The first nationally-certified primary stroke center in Oregon, and a leader in accessible, comprehensive, state-of-the-art stroke care, education and research
Ted J. Lowenkopf, M.D.
Medical director,
Providence Stroke Center
9427 S.W. Barnes Road, Suite 595
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: 503-216-2346
Fax: 503-216-2355 Map
A neurologist, researcher and teacher, Dr. Lowenkopf joined Providence Health & Services in 2000 to start Providence Stroke Center. Dr. Lowenkopf supervises the inpatient stroke unit at Providence St. Vincent and has extended the model to Providence Portland Medical Center. Both units have received national certification as primary stroke centers. Providence St. Vincent was the first hospital in Oregon to receive the designation. More…
Todd Kuether, M.D.
Medical director, Providence Neurointerventional Services
Dr. Kuether is one of just a few neurointerventionalists in Portland. These rare specialists are neurosurgeons specially trained in state-of-the-art, non-surgical techniques for treating complex neurovascular conditions, such as aneurysms, blood clots and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Kuether is also part of Providence Stroke Center. More…
Nicholas J. Okon, D.O.
Neurology, stroke
9427 S.W. Barnes Road, Suite 595
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: 503-216-2346
Fax: 503-216-2355 Map
Dr. Okon is a neurologist specializing in stroke. He joined Providence Stroke Center after helping to create a nationally certified primary stroke center in Billings, Mont. Dr. Okon has been published in The Journal of Rural Health, Preventing Chronic Disease, Circulation, Preventive Medicine, Stroke and Lancet Neurology Network. He earned his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, served a residency in neurology at University of Chicago, and completed a fellowship in cerebrovascular disease at the University of Texas, Houston Stroke Program.
Lisa Yanase, M.D.
Associate medical director, Providence Stroke Center
4805 N.E. Glisan St., Suite 2E11
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: 503-963-3100
or 503-216-2346
Fax: 503-215-6863 braininstitute@providence.org Map
Dr. Yanase is a neurologist specializing in stroke. She focuses on patient-care protocols, professional and public education, and helping to coordinate clinical trials. Before joining Providence, Dr. Yanase served as the medical director of the Cerebrovascular Center at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. More…
Administrative Staff
Linda Watkins, administrative contact Phone: 503-216-2346
