Dr. Vivek R. Deshmukh
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9155 Southwest Barnes Road , Suite 440
Portland, OR, United States
97225
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Accepting New Patients
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Biography
Dr. Deshmukh is the Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Providence Brain and Spine Institute. Dr. Deshmukh received his Doctorate of Medicine with Highest Honors from the University of Florida in 1998 and was president of his medical school Honor Society. After completing fellowships at the Barrow Neurological Institute, including advanced work in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Dr. Deshmukh became the Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was recognized with a commendation on the United States Senate Floor by the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for his neurosurgical contribution during his time at GW University. In September of 2010, Dr. Deshmukh and his family moved to Portland, Oregon. He is currently the Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the Providence Brain and Spine Institute. Dr. Deshmukh has over a 100 publications, oral presentations and abstract presentations. His presentations and publications include work in the surgical and endovascular management of intracranial aneurysms, vascular malformations of the central nervous system, minimally invasive approaches for skull base tumors, innovative surgical approaches to lesions of the brainstem previously deemed inoperable, among others. He is a principal investigator in multiple NIH and industry sponsored clinic trials evaluating cutting edge techniques in neurosurgery. With his training and extensive experience, Dr.Deshmukh treats the most complex neurosurgical cases and has been instrumental in developing a nationally recognized center of excellence in cerebrovascular neurosurgery at PBSI. Dr. Deshmukh has been recognized as one of America’s top doctors by Castle Connolly and one of the top doctors in the Portland Metro area.
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Florida (Grad. 1998)
Areas of Expertise
- Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation)
- Pituitary tumors
- Brain tumor
- Brain aneurysm
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Awards & Recognitions
- Graduation with Highest Honors, University of Florida, 1994
- Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society, 1994
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Junior Inductee, 1997
- Nominee, Baldridge Physician of the Year, GW University Hospital, 2008
- United States 110th Congressional Record: Recognized by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for Neurosurgical Contribution, September 2007
- Baldridge Physician of the Month, George Washington U. Hospital, 2007
- Lyerly Award for Excellence in Neurosurgery, U. of Florida COM, 1998
- Alumni Affairs Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 1997
- Graduation with Academic Honors, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1998
- Dean’s List, University of Florida, 1990-1994
- Golden Key National Honor Society, 1994
- President, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1997-1998
- Graduation with Research Honors, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1998
Publications & Research
Insurance accepted by this Doctor
- Regence
- Coventry
Dr. Deshmukh is so patient and kind. He explained thoroughly what my diagnosis and possible treatment after reviewing my MRI with me. Very nice demeanor.
Submitted April 26, 2024