About
Dr. Dan Slowey took a non-traditional path to medicine. He spent several years working as a corporate lawyer before attending medical school in Pittsburgh. He completed his residency training in family medicine at Oregon Health & Science University and holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. OHSU elected him to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society during his training.
Dr. Slowey practices broadly in the outpatient setting, caring for patients from infancy through older adulthood. He holds certification to practice medicine in Spanish as well as English. His clinical passions include mental health and ADHD care, gender-affirming care, substance use disorder treatment, and in-office procedures. He founded Madrona Family Medicine because he wanted patients to feel like equal participants in their own care. Outside the clinic, he enjoys hiking and backpacking with his wife and three-year-old, gardening, biking around Portland, cheering for the Portland Thorns, and working crossword puzzles.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical school in Pittsburgh
Residency
Family Medicine, OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Slowey right for?
Dr. Slowey serves patients across every age group, from newborns to seniors. Adults managing chronic conditions, mental health concerns, or ADHD will find his approach thorough and collaborative. He is a strong fit for patients seeking gender-affirming care or substance use disorder treatment in a welcoming setting. Spanish-speaking patients receive care directly in their language, without an interpreter. Anyone who wants a physician who treats them as a genuine partner in their health will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Slowey treats a wide range of conditions across all life stages. His scope includes chronic disease management, ADHD, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, gender dysphoria, skin conditions, arthritis and joint pain, migraines, and acute illness. He also performs cervical cancer screening and a full menu of in-office procedures.
Yes. Dr. Slowey holds certification to practice medicine in Spanish. Spanish-speaking patients receive their care directly from him in Spanish, with no interpreter needed.
Yes. Dr. Slowey holds board certification in family medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also earned membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society during his residency at OHSU.
Dr. Slowey attended medical school in Pittsburgh and completed his family medicine residency at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. He trained in full-scope family medicine at OHSU before founding Madrona Family Medicine.
Dr. Slowey focuses entirely on outpatient care. He no longer delivers babies or works in a hospital setting. His practice covers the full range of primary care in the clinic, at home, or outdoors.
Dr. Slowey sees patients of all ages, from infants through seniors. Madrona Family Medicine offers family plans that cover two adults and their children under one membership.
Dr. Slowey built Madrona Family Medicine around one core belief: patients deserve to feel like equal participants in their own care. He keeps appointments unhurried and prioritizes genuine relationship over clinical efficiency. He also adapts visit formats, including outdoor Walk and Talk sessions at Mt. Tabor Park, to fit what works best for each patient.
Dr. Slowey plans to obtain certification to complete immigration examinations and all associated paperwork. Contact the practice directly for current availability and fee information, as fees vary by age and lab testing needs.
Yes. Dr. Slowey performs a broad set of in-office procedures, including laceration repair, skin biopsies, cryotherapy, joint injections, trigger point injections, occipital nerve blocks for migraines, IUD and Nexplanon placement and removal, and Pap smears.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026