Dr. Ian McAlister

• Completed fellowship in 2019, indicating around 5–6 years of experience in practice as of 2025.

• Current Role: Orthopedic Surgeon at St. Charles Health System

• Office Location: Center for Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, 2200 NE Neff Road, Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701.

• Formerly worked at OrthoIndy, a Level I trauma center in Indianapolis, before returning to Central Oregon

• Authored/co-authored publications in prominent orthopedic journals, including:

  • The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (e.g., "Two-Stage Revision of Total Hip Arthroplasty for Infection Is Associated with a High Rate of Dislocation")

Highly trained in orthopedic trauma, Dr. McAlister specializes in caring for patients that have sustained an injury to the muscular or skeletal system, such as a fall or car accident, in addition to performing hip and knee replacements. He spent five years in an orthopedic trauma residency at the renowned Mayo Clinic, followed by a one year fellowship at the prominent R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Before moving to Central Oregon, Dr. McAlister worked at OrthoIndy, a Level 1 trauma center in Indianapolis.

A native of Central Oregon, Dr. McAlister graduated from Sisters High School. He was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after sustaining a shoulder injury while playing football and receiving surgical treatment from Dr. Jacobson at The Center (now known as the St. Charles Center for Orthopedics and Neurosurgery). After that experience, he knew he wanted to be able to help people in the same way. After twenty years, not only has he achieved that, but he also has the privilege of practicing medicine in his hometown and helping our community that he deeply cares for. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and traveling.