About
Dr. Orin Hansen grew up on a ranch in southeastern Montana and graduated from CCHS in Ekalaka. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. He then pursued his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2017. He completed his family medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center in California in 2020. The American Board of Family Medicine board-certified him following residency.
After training in California, Dr. Hansen chose to return to Montana and settle in Bighorn County to raise his family. He specializes in disease prevention and first-line treatment for patients of all ages and genders. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, behavioral health, and nutritional medicine. He founded Western Medicine as a DPC practice to bring affordable, accessible care to rural eastern Montana. A deep passion for the culture and history of the American West shapes how he approaches his community and his patients. Western Medicine does not prescribe chronic controlled substances.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Black Hills State University, B.S. (Spearfish, South Dakota)
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine (graduated 2017)
Residency
Family Medicine, Ventura County Medical Center, California (completed 2020)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Hansen right for?
Dr. Hansen serves Montana residents of all ages who need a reliable primary care physician without the barriers of traditional insurance-based care. He works well with rural patients who have historically struggled to access consistent, affordable healthcare. Adults managing chronic conditions, families seeking a single trusted physician, and individuals focused on disease prevention all fit his practice well. Patients who value direct, ongoing communication with their doctor benefit most from his unlimited-access model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hansen specializes in disease prevention and first-line treatment of most common illnesses and injuries. He treats patients of all ages and genders. His scope includes diagnosis and management of common conditions, behavioral health evaluations, medication review, and nutritional medicine education. He also coordinates care with specialists when a patient's needs go beyond primary care.
Yes. Dr. Hansen holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center in California in 2020 and earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2017.
Dr. Hansen earned his undergraduate degree from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2017. He then completed his family medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center in California in 2020.
Yes, Dr. Hansen prescribes medications as part of both membership plans. The Prevention Plan includes select prescriptions. The Cure Plan covers most prescriptions. Dr. Hansen does not prescribe chronic controlled substances.
Yes. Dr. Hansen coordinates specialty referrals for members who develop new medical needs requiring specialist care. He advocates on your behalf throughout that process. Members with existing specialty providers continue with those providers and receive chronic medication prescriptions from their specialist.
Dr. Hansen orders labs and imaging when clinically necessary. He refers members to their preferred laboratory or imaging facility. The member covers the cost of those services directly and shares results back with Dr. Hansen's team.
Yes. Dr. Hansen provides first-line care for people of all ages and genders. His family medicine training prepares him to treat patients from childhood through older adulthood.
Prevention sits at the center of Dr. Hansen's practice. He offers preventive health evaluations, screening lab work, imaging orders, and personalized health recommendations. His goal is to help patients avoid serious illness by addressing risk factors early and consistently.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026