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Dr. Linda Muir
A resident of the Portland metro area, Dr. Linda Muir possesses years of training in pediatric gastroenterology, experience that she currently applies toward growing Oregon Health ...view moreA resident of the Portland metro area, Dr. Linda Muir possesses years of training in pediatric gastroenterology, experience that she currently applies toward growing Oregon Health and Science University’s (OHSU) Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Linda Muir balances her professional duties by engaging in community and charitable activities and enjoying the numerous outdoor and recreational opportunities available to her in the northwest United States.
Dr. Linda Muir received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco. An exceptional student, she was provided collegiate scholarships from Mensa International and the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Following completion of her degree, Dr. Muir performed a residency in pediatric medicine and a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. In the summer of 2011, Dr. Muir was hired as the Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology at OHSU. Her primary duties in this role include hiring a talented staff to fulfill the needs of the growing division; improving upon patient care; and assuring that clinical, diagnostics, and surgical units run smoothly and efficiently. Dr. Muir also ensures that her division supports affiliated OHSU departments, including the dietetic program.
Outside of the office, Dr. Linda Muir supports the activities of the Mark Rypien Foundation, the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service, and the Children’s Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation. Dr. Muir also volunteers her time at 4-H youth development events along with her husband, who works as a 4-H program director. Dr. Linda Muir spends her free time hiking, camping, and kayaking, especially in the San Juan Islands in Washington State and Priest Lake in northern Idaho.view less