Caroline B. McCulley, MD
Portland, OR 97213
Providence Arthritis Center at Providence Portland Medical Center
5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 155, Portland, OR 97213
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About Caroline B. McCulley
Dr. McCulley is a second generation rheumatologist who was raised near Portland, Oregon. She graduated with a BA degree in English literature from Santa Clara University, and during college spent a year in South Africa working on various public health projects, attending university, and exploring the country. She worked for a year as a Patient Advocate, and then graduated from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) medical school. She completed her internal medicine residency at Providence Portland Medical Center, then returned to OHSU and completed her rheumatology fellowship training. She subsequently worked as a rheumatologist in a private practice in Bend, Oregon before now returning to Portland. She enjoys caring for patients with a wide spectrum of rheumatologic and musculoskeletal conditions, and is honored to be involved with medical education and training future physicians. She additionally is involved in an American College of Rheumatology subcommittee in order to affect the policies that impact rheumatologists and the care they can provide patients. Dr. McCulley feels privileged to work with patients over years to help them live the healthiest and most functional life possible, taking into account how psychosocial factors, education, nutrition, and physical activity impact autoimmune diseases and overall wellness. In her free time, she loves to run, hike, ski, read, cook, and explore new places with her husband, young son, and dog, Polly. She is honored to join the Providence Arthritis Center family and to once again be a part of the Portland community!
Oregon Health & Science University
2013
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 155
Portland, OR 97213
Providence Medical Group - Oregon
Providence Portland Medical Center
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Dr. McCulley is an exceptional physician. She listens very well and answers questions directly. I would highly recommend her.
Providence Patient
Explained the procedure very well and also explained any possible side affects that were possible and what to do about them.
Providence Patient
Always feel I receive excellent care and trust Dr McCulley because of her knowledge to provide the care I need!
Providence Patient
Everyone was super friendly and kind. I was asked in advance about having the resident in room and doing the procedure. Excellent experience.
Providence Patient
I have come to understand that I have one of the best doctor in the field of rheumatology because of how fast I have been improving and understanding and care she gives her patients is amazing , I can't praise her enough!
Providence Patient
Always treated like a king, always very attentive to my needs. Always trying to find the best solutions for my issues as I have quite a few complications.
Providence Patient
They are all good.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley was very professional and caring, despite being very busy with patients and having a Med Student in tow. She was patient, attentive and kind to both me and the student.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley has always been professional and honest with respect to my care. In particular, given my particular issue, I have appreciated working with her to find the right regime to keep my pain at a very minimum level. She's great, personable, and friendly. Above all, she actively listens.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley is an exceptional doctor. She always listens carefully, is thorough and make me feel well-cared for. I trust her completely.
Providence Patient
Always experience great care from Dr McCulley. She listens to questions and takes time to answer all my many questions. The incredible thing is that I get bloodwork every three months. She always sends me a MyChart message addressing the lab values. I have gotten messages at 7 pm at night. This provider is extremely conscientious.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCauley was amazing! One of the best doctors I have ever seen.
Providence Patient
I"m very pleased with the care I'm receiving.
Providence Patient
Dr McCulley is fantastic and I am very glad she is my rheumatologist.. Very caring and helps with my symptoms and I am improving
Providence Patient
I felt like my provider was very concerned and caring she made me feel very comfortable as well as the nurses aide she made my visit very easy and comforting and I really appreciate that especially being a person that has trouble being around people I get nervous and my anxiety is very bad. Making my visit very easy for me and I can keep up with my health otherwise I struggle to make my appointments cuz I'm very uncomfortable around people which is helpful to my condition. I'm very thankful for there kindness.
Providence Patient
She aways very nice talk to me and understanding
Providence Patient
Wonderful
Providence Patient
My visits are always good!
Providence Patient
Dr. MacCully listen to you problems, find the best solution for me. Is nice, and very compassionate with my arthritis pain.
Providence Patient
Dr McCulley and staff members are very professional
Providence Patient
First of all. Thank you to my Provider for treating me as a human and Respect . My Provider takes the time to treat me and listen to my health issues. She was awesome and well Educated person. Thank you
Providence Patient
She was very thoughtful & answered all of my q questions.
Providence Patient
I think that I've found a great provider to work with to deal with my health issues!
Providence Patient
Always nice and kind.
Providence Patient
My Care provider is very good
Providence Patient
First time seeing this caregiver, felt very comfortable with her.
Providence Patient
Always a good experience
Providence Patient
Very pleased with Providence and care provided.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley is very easy to talk with, is very empathetic. I am so glad she is my doctor.
Providence Patient
Very good physician. Compassionate and caring and knowledgeable
Providence Patient
She is wonderful!!
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley and her team are very professional and fully competent; she is an excellent rheumatologist and addresses all of my concerns with compassion and expertise. I feel very fortunate and her team is A+.
Providence Patient
My Dr is always so very caring and interested in me as a person not just health related issues.So lucky to have her exceptional care!
Providence Patient
Dr. McCully and Staff are always positive and professional.
Providence Patient
Very good experience
Providence Patient
Dr McCulley is amazing, and I could recommend her more highly. Her care has truly been transformative in my health journey. She listens and genuinely cares. I am exceptionally grateful to have found her!
Providence Patient
Dr Mcculley has worked out a system that has improved my rheumatoid arthritis joint pain and discomfort 90% better than has been. The swelling is almost nonexistent, I feel she done a miracle with and I'm so grateful to her. I only wish I had before and after photos of my hand and knuckles joints, which I don't!.
Providence Patient
All of my in-person and telephone contacts with Dr. McCulley and the staff in the Arthritis Center have been handled with care and dispatch. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. McCulley to anyone needing a rheumatologist.
Providence Patient
She is very kind, empathetic, and concerned.
Providence Patient
The care team at the infusion clinic is always very engaged, engaging and informative and makes it a great experience. I have seen amazing results over the past year.
Providence Patient
It was my second visit with her but I really feel seen and heard. She listened and helped me to decide on my treatment.
Providence Patient
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Also pleasant to be with.
Providence Patient
Helpful
Providence Patient
My experience with Dr. McCulley is always pleasant. She talks to me in a way I can understand, and she elaborates when I ask questions.
Providence Patient
She its very nice and helpful for me
Providence Patient
Dr McCulley is awesome! Her medicalTeam are supportive and caring.
Providence Patient
Everyone in the office, but especially the nurse who took me back to the exam room and the doctor were extremely kind, courteous, and understanding.
Providence Patient
I always look forward to my appointments with Dr Mc. I can tell she really cares about me and how I'm doing! She is concerned about my condition and is forward thinking. I encourage friends having problems to see her.
Providence Patient
Dr. Mculley is extremely kind, professional, knowledgeable, encouraging and supportive. She also has an excellent support staff and team.
Providence Patient
I have always had excellent experiences with Dr McCulley.
Providence Patient
Absolutely adore Dr McCulley! Very kind, professional and easy to talk with. She always goes over my history and checks in with any new updates. I highly recommend her!
Providence Patient
Dr. Mculley is great!!!
Providence Patient
She is one of my best doctor I have in my illness life.
Providence Patient
I liked Dr. McCooey very much, she had already gone through my health history prior to entering patient room. She is very knowledgeable concerning my Rheumatoid Arthritis. .
Providence Patient
Always appreciate humor and laughter, and I have that with this provider. It's wonderful.
Providence Patient
Smart, caring.
Providence Patient
Dr McCulley is exceptional! I have been incredibly pleased with the care I have received from her. She had genuinely and caringly listened to me. She is an invested party in my health and wellness, and I truly feel that she is willing to help me work to figure out the best treatment to offer the best chance at the highest quality of life. I am exceedingly grateful to have found Dr. McCulley! Seeing her is always a great experience, and I have had nothing but positive and respectful interactions with her.
Providence Patient
Very knowledgeable, professional and compassionate towards my condition. I would highly recommend her.
Providence Patient
Because of my complex medical issues, I have seen many, many doctors. Dr. McCulley ranks easily among the top for her compassion, knowledge, willingness to coordinate care with my other specialists, consideration of my health from a wholistic perspective, and her drive to improve my health.
Providence Patient
Doctor was very respectful very helpful very understanding on my health explain everything to me give her 10
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
Everything was great.
Providence Patient
Great group of people!
Providence Patient
Dr, McCulley is an excellent specialist and her team are professional and always helpful.
Providence Patient
Dr. Caroline was very friendly, kind and listened to all of my questions. I really enjoyed speaking with her and look forward to seeing her in the future when I need care. The office staff was amazing too.
Providence Patient
She was kind, thorough, listened carefully to what I said, and was clearly very knowledgeable. She provided an Initial paln and a follow-up plan to the "plan."
Providence Patient
Since becoming a patient at this clinic I have received exceptional care. My physician, Dr. McCulley, always spends time answering my questions and addressing my concerns. I never feel rushed and she is always so encouraging. It really helps when trying to navigate all these healthcare concerns.
Providence Patient
Dr.mccully is very nice person and always answers my questions very caring Dr.
Providence Patient
Good experience
Providence Patient
Dr McCulley is attentive and caring and listens to my complaints and then helps to care for me
Providence Patient
Very kind to me and good listener.
Providence Patient
My experience is definitely good. I have no complaints with the medical team and the clinic.
Providence Patient
She is very focused thorough and timely.Thanks
Providence Patient
This provider I find is always of my own going issues, also aware of any new issues and explaine what it is, and how to treat if needed.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCully and her staff take excellent care of me.
Providence Patient
I have nothing bad to say because everything is good.
Providence Patient
My visits with Dr McCulley have always been very good.
Providence Patient
I had injections in both knees and hips and is painful but Dr McCulley help to alleviate my fear and treated me in a gentle and caring manner.
Providence Patient
This provider is one of the best physicians that I have seen since we arrived in Portland 4 years ago. Perfect in every possible way. She is incredibly knowledgeable and listens very carefully.
Providence Patient
Great can't ask for better..
Providence Patient
Dr McCulley and Team really show that they care about me and my health. I feel like I can get better with thier help.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley and team are the best. Very fortunate to have them on my side. Very informative, great advice, and very very caring.
Providence Patient
I am very lucky to have Dr. McCulley as my rheumatologist - I am grateful for her care.
Providence Patient
Excellent Doctor. Dr McCulley is very thorough and one of the best listeners to patients.
Providence Patient
Have had a good experience.
Providence Patient
First visit, but very good experience.
Providence Patient
Dr McCully is a fantastic Rheumatologist! I appreciate her knowledge and expertise. I am very thankful to have her as my Dr.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley has given me great relief by proposing a solution to an elusive diagnosis!Thank you!
Providence Patient
Dr. Listens so very well! I accept any and all of her advice
Providence Patient
She is a great listener and provides important information
Providence Patient
I am so happy I found Dr McCulley! She listened to me and respected my thoughts as to what was going on with me. After the exam, she talked with me and relayed what she thought was going on with my pain. I felt such a relief that finally someone was listening that this pain was all one thing and not separate. She is wonderful..
Providence Patient
Wonderful specialist! Helping me with PMR, which is very hard to treat. The best!
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley is just wonderful! She is so kind and patient. She listens well, and shows a comprehensive understanding of my individual situation along with her area of expertise as well. I definitely feel like she is committed to my overall wellbeing and care for a long haul. I'm so thankful to have her on my medical team!
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley and her team are knowledgeable, competent, caring, responsive and wonderful. I am so fortunate to have them.
Providence Patient
Dr. McCulley is very kind and takes the time to explain the medication and how it works for my RA. She is really GREAT!
Providence Patient
Dr McCully is not me of the best physicians I've ever seen. She listens, is compassionate, knowledgeable and works to find solutions.
Providence Patient
She is excellent and kind.
Providence Patient
Excellent care is provided to me, I'm pleasantly surprised and grateful for excellent experiences provided by your facility. I thank you.
Providence Patient
Dr McCulley has always listened to my concerns and spent time addressing them. I have never felt rushed. She is one of the best physicians I have seen.
Providence Patient
This was my first visit reception, medical as distance physician and exit were all exceptional!
Providence Patient
She is good porson
Providence Patient
This was my first visit with Dr. Mcculley and really enjoyed discussing my situation and made me think about my overall health and not just the arthritis. Very easy to talk to and she did not make me feel as if I was wasting her time.
Providence Patient
Very good physician.
Providence Patient
She is the kindest physician you will ever meet.
Providence Patient
Great doctor, office staff and training doctor. Listened well and explained everything, very helpful and kind.
Providence Patient
My visits with Dr McCulley have always been very friendly and productive.
Providence Patient
Everyone in this facility is great friendly and very attentive to their patients
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