Dr. Ray McClanahan

Podiatric Physician
Specializing in sports medicine, conservative/preventative care and proper footwear education

Ray McClanahan was born in Port Angeles, Washington to Larry and Judi McClanahan.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education.  Next, he attended Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine), and graduated in 1995.  He then completed a two-year podiatric, surgical residency training in Portland, Oregon, at Legacy Health Systems and Kaiser Permanente as a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon.

He is building practices at Longview Foot & Ankle Clinic in Longview, Washington, and Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon.  Dr. Ray enjoys an active staff position with Legacy Health Systems in Portland and participates in all facets of foot care from elective foot surgery to diabetic limb salvage.  Although he prefers to avoid surgery, when possible.

Through his clinics and the website, Dr. McClanahan treats and educates on a variety of foot conditions—including many running injuries as well as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, shin splints, heel spurs, bunions, and others. 

His "dream-come-true," however, is Northwest Foot & Ankle, a medical clinic on 19th and Johnson located in Northwest Portland where he cares for those who find their highest joy when in motion.  His professional goal is to provide quality podiatric services with an emphasis on sports medicine, preventative and conservative options as well as education on proper footwear.
 
Dr. Ray is an active runner and athlete.  In 1999, he finished 14th in the U.S. National Men’s Cross-Country Championships and had a near Olympic Trials qualifying 5,000 meter mark of 13:56 in 2000. He then qualified for the World Duathlon Championships in 2001.