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Dr. Richard Polin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. Richard Polin, MD
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Dr. Richard Polin, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Portland, OR.
Dr. Richard Polin, MD
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Dr. Richard Polin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Portland, OR
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Polin, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Portland, OR.

About

Dr. Richard Polin, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Portland, OR and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University of Virginia.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Adventist Health Portland, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center. At present, Dr. Polin received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Polin is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
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 Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
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
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1717 NE 42nd Ave Ste 3300, Portland, OR 97213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 666-8149
  2. 2 Kaiser Permanente
    9800 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 571-6142
  3. 3 Providence Portland Medical Center
    4805 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 215-1111
  4. 4 Richard S Polin PC
    24900 SE Stark St Ste 208, Gresham, OR 97030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 666-8149

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polin
4.0
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 14, 2023
Dr.Polin is very knowledgable, and explains well to us about my health condition, treatment plan, pros and cons. He is very patient, his staff is responsive and wonderful.
Shaozeng Z. — Dec 14, 2023
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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?
3 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Polin offer an online patient portal?
5 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Polin have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Polin offer weekend visits?
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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. Richard Polin, MD is affiliated with Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Adventist Health Portland, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

    1500 Division St, Oregon City, OR

  • Adventist Health Portland

    10123 SE Market St, Portland, OR

  • Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

    24800 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR