- Specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Education:
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Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Medical Education: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Residency: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
- Medical Staff Status:
- Samaritan Provider
- Accepting New Patients:
- Yes
- Bio:
Dr. Knutson provides primary care to adult patients. He has special interest in lifestyle modification and custom dietary approaches.
He grew up in Oregon and joined the Army as a medic. He spent four years in the honor guard, performing military funeral honors. He has served in the Oregon National Guard for more than 20 years and is part of the Oregon Medical Command in Salem.
Dr. Knutson uses evidence-based medicine and shared decision-making, a model of patient-centered care that enables and encourages people to play a role in the medical decisions that affect their health.
In his free time, he enjoys gatherings with friends and family, hiking, yard games, sporting events and traveling.
4.75 out of 5 (317 Reviews, 93 Comments)
The clinician’s star review is based on surveys sent to randomly selected patients following care. The patient satisfaction survey includes five questions about a patient’s experience with their clinician with responses averaged for the star score. Patient comments are from the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends."
Dr Knutson listens extremely well and provides information pertinent to the comments he heard. His explanation about options for meds or treatment Is easy to u8nderstand. He Is a great doctor at setting a patient at ease.
I saw Dr Knudsen. I finally think I have a doctor I trust and believe in. Seriously it almist brings me to tears
Dr. Knutson is one of the better doctors I've had in years!
I was very favorably impressed and look forward to a long relationship with this doctor.
Dr. Knutson always listens and shows concern for what I'm saying. He always let's me be a part of my care which I appreciate. He answers my questions in a way that I can fully understand. I have a lot of confidence in him and have recommended him to several people I know.
Dr Knutson was recommended to me by a friend who is also a patient of his. I was grateful as he was very concerned and explained diagnosis and sent me with treatment pages to follow.
Since this was my 1st visit with Dr. Knutson, my confidence in him and my willingness to recommend him to others is still developing.
everybody should be as lucky as I am to have his great doctor and a great team that he has working for him because they're a great bunch of people The doctor that sees me listens to what I have to say includes me on in on the conversation about my treatment I feel like we're a team working together on my behalf
Still assessing my confidence level in him and my willingness to recommend to others... This was just my first visit with him.
This was my first appointment with my new PCP, Dr. Adam Knutson. I immediately felt comfortable with him & appreciated his thoroughness. I am very pleased having such a wonderful doctor as my new PCP!!!
I would recommend to anyone
Excellent Service
Dr. Knutson is amazing and super encouraging of our ongoing work together to improve my weight. He listened to my input and allowed me to make decisions surrounding my care while supporting those decisions with feedback and plans should things fall through.
Dr Knutson is a good guy.
Dr Knutson is very engaged with my health and progress
Excellent visit. Best doctor I've ever had - And I'm getting "up there" in age so I've seen more than a few.
Fine doctor, warm, caring.
Dr. Knutson always gives me all of his attention and addresses all of my concerns when I am with him. He is the best doctor I've had!
Dr knutson is an absolutely excellent doctor. He is very attentive And easy to talk to.
Exceptionally informative and took the time to explain the treatment plan
The provider took the time to explain my condition and lay out his plan for recovery.
Dr Knutson is a fabulous listener with great bedside manner and explains things well in clear language.
So impressed with the amount of bedside time and concerns of my health history
First time seeing Dr Knutson I was nervous I didn't no what to expect. But 100 percent great first visit. He was very attentive looking my records and asking questions made feel at ease
He is wonderful!
Dr Knutson was professional, friendly, courteous, timely and knowledgeable.
Dr. Knutson is great
Felt very good about my doctor. Very nervous about waiting 9 months only to find we didn't have a good connection. Luckily, that was not the case.
It was a good experience
Very pleased.
Would recommend this doctor and team to anyone matter of fact my mom went with me to this appointment and she is considering switching from her doctor that she has now to this doctor
Dr Knutson is excellent. Listens well and spends the time needed. I sure hope he is there for many years!
I was impressed so much so I'd like to recruit him to join our clinic :)
I was extremely pleased with my visit and subsequent plan.
I was very pleased with this doctor
Dr. Knutson is the best doctor I have ever had. I am so comfortable with him, and we can laugh together. And, as most people my age know, "laughter is the best medicine."
Dr. Knutson listens, we both agreed with changes made to medication and dosage.
Dr. Knutson is the best doctor I've ever had as a PCP.
He is very detailed and thorough in filling out my FMLA paperwork. Quick to respond to my request.
Already have recommended Dr. Knutson.
Good
Dr. Adam Knutson's is Amazing! I trust everything he has told me. Stuff we discussed he listened and cared what I had to say. He respects his patients. I have nothing bad to say! He's a really great Dr.
Will absolutely recommend
Great dr. Until you give to many people then will be hard to access
In addition to his professionalism, Dr. Knutson has a terrific doctor/patient manner.
My PCP is exceptionally good and competent. I have great confidence in his knowledge and professional care.
I was very pleased
Dr. Knutson is an excellent doctor. He listens to my concerns and answers all my questions. He includes me in making decisions about my care and also respects what I decide. I have a lot of confidence in him and have recommended him to several people. I've been really impressed and happy with the care I've been receiving from Dr. Knutson.
Listens and truly concerned
Doctor evaluated the problem, ordered blood tests, etc and a follow-up appointment in a week
I love my doctor.
I have recommended Dr. Knutson to several acquaintances
Dr is always great, listens and addresses all questions.
Dr. Knutson is an excellent doctor with great communication skill and knowledge.
Clinician appeared to be concerned and listened good
Dr. Knutson is appreciated. Never did myself or my father question his ability. Very confident and comfortable with him. He has a lot of patience which is greatly appreciated.
Best clinician I've had thus far. My joint and muscular issues were largely overlooked from my past pcp's/ specialists. This new pcp having a DO had already discussed options and provided the care I should have received 10 years ago.
I do not usually recommend.
Dr. Knutson always listens attentively and is never in a hurry to be done with the exam until everything is addressed.
Good
Dr. Knutson - is so far one of the best!! He listens - explains - very professional - makes me feel confident under his care.
I've told friends and family about my exceptional experience with Adam and the office staff that I had contact with.
Dr. Knutson has done a great job so far with my medical concerns and needs.
We have been waiting for new patients to be accepted. So that my husband and my brother to be accepted. Because Dr. Knutson in my opinion is a great doctor.
Dr Knutson was very thorough and listened to everything I had to say. I did not feel rushed and am very confident in his level of skill and knowledge.
All good.
Dr Knutson is the best doctor I've had in about 10 years. He's gone above and beyond for me and I'm so grateful for him!
I felt he was well informed concerning my problems and explained the problems very well. Good Doctor,
Dr. Knutson & I are going to get along awesome. Great minds think alike!!
Great.
Very knowledgeable. Explains very well. Makes you feel comfortable to talk to him about any concerns you have.
This was my first meeting with Dr Knutson, as I am establishing my primary care physician. I was impressed with the time we spent discussing my health history and my concerns. I felt reassured that Dr Knutson is an outstanding doctor and is truly interested in the quality of my health.
Dr. Knutson is a very professional and caring doctor. I do have recommended him to various people!!!
Looking forward to Dr. Knutson being my doctor.
Dr. Knutsen is an excellent physician. His training and experience, combined with his ability to complete a comprehensive patient assessment covering all of the possible signs and symptoms, make him the best physician I have ever had.
Dr. Knutson is very attentive
This was my first visit with this doctor and feel confident in him becoming my primary care provider.
Dr. Knutson is a good doctor an he's empathetic and thorough and wants to help me holistically, which I appreciate.
Adam is such a good listener and I appreciate the care I received from him.
My clinician is one of the best I have been fortunate to be treated by in my life
Experience very good. Felt comfortable.
Very approachable and pleasant, and I was impressed with how knowledgeable he is. It was our first visit, and he went over my complete history, making suggestions about adding/changing my medication for better results. I appreciated his time, and the useful Information.
I like the doctor.
I greatly appreciated the time he took to explain an anxiety medication to me, including how it would work along with counseling. He offered time to get to know me and help me feel comfortable on my first visit, including asking about a play he could take his family to, "The Worst High School Play in The World." Overall, a very good experience.
Very down to Earth, easy to talk to.
Amazing. The best Dr I have had the chance to meet. Hands down! Spent more time with me discussing ME then my previous dr in all the years I saw him combined. Provided information that was incredibly helpful for my mental health. I wasn't met with criticism for my life choices. When I'm with my new Dr I feel like I'm talking to a buddy that is also a dr!!
Again Excellent Service!!!
Dr. Knutson was awesome. Went out of his way to listen to my issues and walked me through what the options were. Very impressed with him and I'm more than satisfied with my visit.
I was very impressed with Dr. Knutson!
Will all people could be like him. The world would be a better place!!
I like this doctor he is good.
I really did like and respect my Dr. I believe he was very thorough.
I think Dr. Knutson is one of the best doctors I've ever encountered. He has helped me tremendously to sort out some very complicated issues and I really appreciate and value his insight.
