About Dr. Shawn Macalester, DO
Dr. Shawn Macalester is a board certified rheumatologist providing care at Salem Rheumatology and Oregon Rheumatology in Hillsboro Oregon. Dr. Macalester is the founder of Oregon Rheumatology and is on the leadership board for the Oregon chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
Conditions Treated
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Autoimmune Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patient Education Resources
Can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated without surgery?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be treated with both non-surgical and surgical methods. Non-surgical treatments include:Splinting: Wearing a splint at night can help to keep the wrist in a neutral po...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be treated with both non-surgical and surgical methods. Non-surgical treatments include:Splinting: Wearing a splint at night can help to keep the wrist in a neutral po...
Is Long Covid similar to chronic fatigue syndrome?
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
What are the treatments for psoriatic arthritis?
Treatment for psoriatic arthritis typically involves a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent joint damage, wh...
Treatment for psoriatic arthritis typically involves a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent joint damage, wh...
What is the treatment for lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, such as the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain. The treatment for lupus is aimed ...
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, such as the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain. The treatment for lupus is aimed ...
What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically involves a combination of medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent joint dama...
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically involves a combination of medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent joint dama...
Education & Training
Dr. Macalester grew up in Eugene and did his undergraduate work at Portland State University. He received his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and then completed an osteopathic medical residency in internal medicine in Columbus, Ohio. An interest in immunology led him to a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Virginia.