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Office
Legacy Health Neurosurgery
450 N Graham St
Portland, OR 97227Phone+1 503-413-6166
Summary
- Amit Ayer, MD is a neurosurgeon based in Portland, OR, with a focus on epilepsy surgery and stereotactic & functional neurosurgery. Dr. Ayer began his medical education at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, obtained his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, and completed his fellowship at Stanford Health Care. In addition to his MD, Dr. Ayer earned an MBA in Health Enterprise Management and Entrepreneurship from Kellogg School of Management. He has held positions at several institutions, including Legacy Health where he is currently serving as a Neurosurgeon. Dr. Ayer demonstrates expertise in deep brain stimulation and neurosurgery and has published numerous articles in renowned medical publications. Noteworthy achievements include being a finalist for Innovator of the Year from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons in 2018.
Education & Training
- Stanford Health CareFellowship, Epilepsy, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, 2020 - 2021
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2012 - 2020
- Kellogg School of ManagementMBA, Health Enterprise Management, Entrepreneurship, 2017 - 2019
- Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 2013, MD
- Queen's UniversityBSc, Life Sciences, Immunology, 2005 - 2009
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
- CO State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- OR State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- IL State Medical License 2013 - 2020
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Finalist, Innovator of the Year Congress of Neurological Surgeons, 2018
- Dean's List Queen's University, 2005-2009
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsA Retrospective Cohort Study of Implantable Pulse Generator Surgical Site Infections After Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery With an Antibacterial Envelope.Jamasb J Sayadi, Adrian J Rodrigues, Neal A Patel, Amit Ayer, Jaimie M Henderson
Neuromodulation. 2023-02-01 - 7 citationsAnalysis of risk factors and clinical sequelae of direct electrical cortical stimulation-induced seizures and afterdischarges in patients undergoing awake mapping.Zachary A. Abecassis, Amit Ayer, Jessica W. Templer, Ketan Yerneni, Nikhil K. Murthy
Journal of Neurosurgery. 2021-05-01 - 5 citationsSurgical versus conservative treatment of unilateral subaxial non-subluxed facet fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Collin J. Larkin, Zachary A. Abecassis, Ketan Yerneni, Dominic A Nistal, Constantine L. Karras
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2020-10-06
Journal Articles
- Cavernous Sinus Metastases Treated with Gamma Knife Stereotactic RadiosurgeryAyer A, Page BR, Lucas JT, Bourland D, Oliver ER, Tatter SB, Ellis TL, Chan MD, J Radiosurg SBRT, 1/1/2014
- Necrobiotic Cavitary Pulmonary Nodules: A Case ReportAyer A, Velez R, Sliesoraitis S, J Pulmon Resp Med, 1/1/2012
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Thermal biosensors in the assessment of ventricular shunt failure.Ayer A, Krishnan S, Ray T, Abecassis ZA, Murthy N, Potts MB, Rogers JA, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2018
- Soft, Bio-Integrated Thermal Electronics for Neuroscience and Neurosurgery.Krishnan S, Ray T, Mickle M, Ayer A, Gutruf P, Gereau R, Rogers JA, Materials Research Society, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2018
- Risk factors and consequences of intraoperative seizures associated with direct cortical stimulation during awake craniotomy.Abecassis ZA, Ayer A, Templer JW, Tate MC, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Houston, TX, 1/1/2018
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Press Mentions
- Treatment Costs Per Patient Per YearNovember 1st, 2018
- Battery-Powered Brain Drill Used in First Surgery by Northwestern Medicine DoctorMarch 14th, 2024
Professional Memberships
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Industry Relationships
- Cofounder, Hubly Surgical2018 - Present
- Cofounder, RhaeosRhaeos is the world's first wearable shunt monitor for the care of patients with hydrocephalus.2018 - Present
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