About
Dr. Eric Shilland is a double board-certified osteopathic physician practicing family medicine in Portland, Oregon. He holds board certifications in Family Medicine from the AOBFP and in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine from the AOBNMM. S. in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California at San Diego in 1995. He then completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California in 2003.
Dr. Shilland served his internship at Eastmoreland Hospital in Portland and completed his Family Medicine residency at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. He also completed a fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Before founding Solace Health in 2013, he spent six years as a family practice physician with Legacy Health Systems. His clinical philosophy centers on using as few medications as necessary, while treating open communication with patients as essential to good care. He is passionate about musculoskeletal health, chronic disease management, and supporting patients through opiate dependence recovery. Outside the office, he enjoys live music, local performing arts, snowboarding, dancing, and cheering on the Portland Trail Blazers and Timbers. He shares his Sellwood home with his dogs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California at San Diego, B.S. in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience (1995)
Medical School
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, California (2003)
Residency
Family Medicine, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Maine
Fellowship
OMM/NMM Fellowship, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Maine
Additional Training
Internship at Eastmoreland Hospital, Portland, Oregon
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shilland right for?
Dr. Shilland suits adults and families seeking a thorough, relationship-driven primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, or opiate dependence benefit from his broad clinical scope. He works well with people who value direct access and an unhurried appointment style. His non-judgmental approach makes him a strong fit for patients who have felt uncomfortable in conventional medical settings. He also serves patients on Medicare who need a physician willing to advocate on their behalf.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shilland treats a wide range of conditions across full-spectrum family medicine. His clinical focus includes musculoskeletal injuries, chronic disease, opiate dependence, dermatological conditions, allergies, and psychiatric conditions. He also handles acute illness and injuries, women's health, men's health, and sports medicine.
Yes. Dr. Shilland holds dual board certifications. He is board certified in Family Medicine by the AOBFP and in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine by the AOBNMM.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT, uses hands-on techniques to address musculoskeletal dysfunction and support overall health. Dr. Shilland completed a dedicated fellowship in OMM/NMM at Eastern Maine Medical Center. He offers OMT on a fee-for-service basis, separate from the monthly retainer.
Yes. Dr. Shilland offers Suboxone, also known as buprenorphine, for opiate replacement therapy. Patients enrolling in this program pay a separate retainer of $150 per month or $450 per quarter, regardless of age.
Dr. Shilland follows a less-is-more philosophy. He works to keep patients on the fewest medications necessary while treating prudent use of medicine as a clinical priority. He emphasizes open, honest communication to inform every treatment decision.
O. from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California. He trained at Eastmoreland Hospital in Portland, completed his Family Medicine residency at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, and finished a fellowship in OMM/NMM at the same institution.
O. in 2003. He practiced family medicine with Legacy Health Systems for six years before founding Solace Health in 2013, giving him more than two decades of clinical experience.
Yes. Dr. Shilland provides psychiatric medical management as part of his primary care services. This falls within his broader commitment to treating the whole patient across physical and mental health needs.
Yes. Dr. Shilland performs a range of minor surgical procedures in the office, including joint injections, biopsies, lesion removal, wound repair, and casting. The practice has a dedicated modern exam room for these procedures.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026