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Dr. Richard Polin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 59
Dr. Richard Polin, MD
4.1 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Polin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Portland, OR.
Dr. Richard Polin, MD
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Dr. Richard Polin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 59
Portland, OR
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Polin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Portland, OR.

About

Dr. Polin graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University of Virginia. Dr. Richard Polin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Portland, OR and has 34 years experience. Dr. Polin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center. Dr. Polin has experience treating conditions like Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Myelopathy and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Polin received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Polin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Polin is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Disc Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polin
4.1
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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May 07, 2024
Dr. P has done 2 cervical fusions in the last 7 years. I am now seeing him for my lower back. He explains options, is not cut happy like many, but is thorough and listens to what his patients are telling.
Julie F — May 07, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Polin communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Polin offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Polin offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Polin have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Polin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polin's profile.

Dr. Polin frequently treats the following conditions: Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Myelopathy and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Polin, MD is affiliated with Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Polin, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

    24800 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR