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Samaritan Medical Group Orthopedics - Albany

Orthopedic ClinicAlbany, OR

★★★★★4.7/5270 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Samaritan Health Services: 4.69 out of 5 (191)
  • Healthgrades: 4.9 out of 5 (59)
  • WebMD: 4.5 out of 5 (20)
  • Vitals (for Dr. Stephen Newman): 3.3 out of 5 (Not explicitly stated)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • High patient satisfaction with orthopedic surgeons, particularly Dr. James Ryan and Dr. Baum
  • Professional, competent, and thorough surgical care
  • Helpful, courteous, and efficient office staff
  • Clear explanations of conditions and treatments

Common complaints

  • Reports of poor post-surgical outcomes and dismissive patient communication in specific cases

In patients' words

"Dr. Ryan and his entire crew at Samaritan Medical Group Orthopedics-Albany were fantastic! The entire process was handled quickly and efficiently by everyone involved."

Healthgrades

"Dr. Newman replaced my hip which then dislocated two times. He had to remove the first implant and put in a new one... When I initially complained of problems after the surgery, he put me off, saying it would just take time."

Vitals

"He replaced my right knee. He was extremely competent and knowledgeable; his entire staff exceeded any expectations I might have had."

Sharecare

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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