Compare 108 neurosurgeons in Portland, OR. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
108
Neurosurgeons
100%
Accepting patients
78%
Most common: MD
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Portland's healthcare identity is shaped by OHSU, the only academic medical center in Oregon, perched on Marquam Hill like a small city of its own. Below it, Legacy and Providence split the map into competing networks that give patients real choices. The city's deep roots in naturopathic and integrative medicine mean you'll find treatment philosophies here that barely exist in most metro areas.
Portland has 108 neurosurgeons. The most common credential is MD (78%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
OHSU sits atop Marquam Hill with an aerial tram connecting to the South Waterfront. Legacy Good Samaritan anchors the northwest side, while Providence Portland covers the east. The MAX light rail and streetcar connect several hospital-adjacent neighborhoods, but most Portlanders drive or bike to appointments. Cross-river commutes between east and west Portland add 15 to 20 minutes during rush hour.
Providers practice throughout Portland. Pearl District is a walkable downtown neighborhood with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and specialist offices. Alberta Arts District is a vibrant northeast Portland corridor with community clinics and culturally responsive care options. Hawthorne is a popular southeast neighborhood with independent practices and naturopathic medicine offices. Division is a growing east Portland corridor with new medical offices and quick access to Providence Portland.
Nearby hospitals include OHSU Hospital, Providence Portland Medical Center, and Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Local training programs run through Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Portland State University. OHSU is Oregon's only academic health center and sits atop Marquam Hill overlooking downtown Portland.
The consultation includes a neurological exam and detailed review of your imaging (MRI, CT). The neurosurgeon will explain whether surgery is recommended, what the procedure involves, the expected outcome, and the risks. They may recommend trying conservative treatments first (physical therapy, injections, medication) before operating. For elective procedures, you will have time to ask questions and seek a second opinion if desired.
Bring your insurance card and a valid ID. Portland providers tend to run on time but schedule tightly, so arriving ten minutes early is standard. Many clinics close by 5 PM, though urgent care centers stay open later.
See a neurosurgeon for brain tumors, herniated discs causing nerve compression, spinal stenosis not improving with conservative treatment, spinal fractures or instability, brain aneurysms, trigeminal neuralgia, carpal tunnel syndrome (when surgery is needed), hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, and traumatic injuries to the brain or spine. Your neurologist, PCP, or ER physician will typically make the referral.
Consultation copay: $30-75 · Discectomy: $15,000-50,000 · Spinal fusion: $25,000-100,000+ · Brain tumor removal: $50,000-150,000+
Portland, OR has 108 licensed neurosurgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of neurosurgeons in Portland, OR are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Oregon's Medicaid program (Oregon Health Plan) covers a large share of the population and is accepted at most major systems. For marketplace plans, Moda, Providence, and Kaiser Permanente are the dominant carriers. Kaiser operates its own closed network with clinics across the metro.
A consultation copay is $50 to $100. Spinal fusion costs $20,000 to $80,000. Brain tumor surgery costs $30,000 to $100,000+. Carpal tunnel release costs $2,000 to $5,000. Actual costs in Portland, OR depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Neurosurgery is among the most expensive surgical specialties. Multiple bills are standard: surgeon, assistant surgeon, anesthesia, facility, implants (spinal hardware), and neuromonitoring. Get pre-authorization and ask about in-network status for all providers involved in the case.
Portland has strong provider density, but the east side of the city and outer suburbs like Gresham and Troutdale have fewer options. OHSU, Legacy, and Providence each run their own physician networks, so start by checking which system your insurance covers best.
58% of neurosurgeons in Portland, OR accept Medicare. Medicare covers medically necessary neurosurgery, including spinal procedures, brain tumor removal, and treatment for conditions like trigeminal neuralgia. Facility and anesthesia fees are separate. Standard cost-sharing applies. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some neurosurgeons in Portland, OR accept Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary neurosurgical procedures. Prior authorization is almost always required. Coverage includes surgeon, facility, and anesthesia costs. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Oregon Health Plan participation before scheduling.
Oregon is one of a handful of states that license naturopathic physicians with prescribing authority. Many insurance plans, including some OHP and marketplace plans, cover ND visits. Portland has one of the highest naturopathic-doctor-per-capita ratios in the country.
OHSU accepts both referrals and self-scheduled appointments for most departments. As an academic medical center, it tends to handle complex and specialty cases, but its primary care clinics at the South Waterfront and Marquam Hill are open to new patients.
Top accepted carriers in Portland, OR include unitedhealthcare, qhp-73836, qhp-10091, qhp-23603, and medicare.
Neurosurgery is covered under medical insurance when medically indicated. Prior authorization is required for nearly all elective neurosurgical procedures. Verify that the neurosurgeon, the hospital, and the anesthesiologist are all in-network. Spine surgery and brain surgery are among the most expensive procedures in medicine. Request a detailed cost estimate and confirm your out-of-pocket maximum.