Shriners Children's Portland 3101 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239

"My son was seen at Shriners when he started to lose strength in his legs. They told me that he absolutely didn't have a tethered spinal cord (my suspicion because both of his siblings and I have it) and sent us away. I asked for a second opinion after all other conditions were ruled out and the rheumatologist tried to send me back to Shriners. The second opinion doctor said our first doctor was excellent and the team of doctors had reviewed the MRI and they stood by the original diagnosis of no tethered cord. She was quite abrasive and didn't bother to examine my son. One year later: My son lost the ability to run, had no knee reflex, and developed scoliosis and a neurogenic bladder. Sure enough, he had tethered cord. If we had caught it earlier, we might have saved him from permanent damage, as well as the serious depression that came from three years of suffering with deteriorating health with no help. I truly appreciate that Shriners provides care without charge. For that, two heartfelt stars. For messing up my son's diagnosis twice and making us both feel worthless: zero stars. My son finally got his tethered cord release. Within two months, he went from not being able to run to running a 7 minute mile. He scoliosis completely resolved."

"Wonderful staff, wonderful experience when dealing with a not so wonderful situation and a nervous child. They helped my child feel safe and taken care of, it is now a place my children want to visit with people that left long lasting impressions on them that also remember them."

"Worst surgery experience ever for My child. Used dirty instruments on the first surgery. Then kept cast on for too long required another surgery. Worst explanation of what’s happening next by all staff. So disappointed. For Having best reputation I am super disappointed and can’t believe what has transpired."

"We got a second opinion about my daughters scoliosis and we’re referred to Dr. Wellborn. She is AMAZING!!! She is very informative, understanding, and caring! We are in great hands with her! We are so happy that we got a second opinion and were able to have her as our doctor! Night and day difference! Everyone at Shriners has gone above and beyond and Is exceptional! It definitely takes a special type of person to work there! They hand picked the perfect team!"