Walter G. Carlini, MD, PhD
Medford, OR 97504
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About Walter G. Carlini
Dr. Walter Carlini’s decision to become a neurologist stemmed from his fascination with the biology of the nervous system. In his practice, he emphasizes the scientific approach to medicine and enjoys figuring out the “diagnosis puzzle.” He has a straightforward approach to medicine and caring for his patients. “I want to provide as much time for my patient as I can and provide the best medical care possible,” he says.
Dr. Carlini, a graduate of Harvard University, earned both his PhD in neurosciences and his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. After completing an internship at Oregon Health & Science University, he returned to Stanford for his residency in neurology, followed by a fellowship in clinical electrophysiology.
Dr. Carlini's clinical interests include stroke, epilepsy, migraine, dementia, movement disorders, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Carlini has expertise in clinical neurophysiology and in the use of botulinum toxin injections to treat a variety of neurologic disorders. Actively involved in clinical research, he has served as a principal investigator in more than 60 clinical trials spanning a wide range of neurologic disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, migraine and headache, and neuropathies.
Stanford University
1993
Oregon Health Sciences University
1989
Stanford University
1988
Stanford University
1992
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology

Providence Medical Group - Oregon
Providence Medford Medical Center
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Great Dr.
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Thoughtful, compassionate, knowledgeable, "knows his stuff".
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All good
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El doctor me explico todo con facilidad y en forma clara
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Dr. Carlini has always been my neurologist (since 2004) and I am very pleased being under his care.
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I find Everyone very helpul and courtious..
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Everything is good.
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I always know Doctor listens to me he explains why a certain medication can help me.
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Dr Carlini is the absolute best! He's extremely knowledgeable about migraines and never gave up on my challenges with them, moving through solutions until one stuck. He's gotten my chronic migraines under control. I feel like I have my life back! What a relief.
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If you knew Dr. Carlini you would love him too.
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Dr Carlini has always provided good care to me.
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Dr Carlini had "an attitude" and thought I should be seeing someone else for 1 of my 2 concerns. H did share some good information with me.
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Thank you Dr Carlini, grateful for the care and services of your office... Although no one seems to find a way to help me get out of pain and my quality of life is lacking with motion and / or at rest... Only thing you can do better for me is help me find a way to relieve this pain of PPMS!
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Dr. Carlini is attentive, professional, and kind - plus - he is very good natured!
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The best every time!
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As always, all goodno bad
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Dr. Carlini was very professional and thorough, which I appreciated.
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I like and trust the doctor and that is all that is important to me
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Recently diagnosed with lung cancer from an incidental MRI of spine Dr Carlini ordered to monitor my MS. So grateful for his vigilance,
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I have been in Dr. Carlini's care for 16 years (for the treatment of MG). His care has been personal and medically excellent. I am very fortunate to have him as my doctor for this condition.
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Dr. Carlini is an amazing neurologist. I highly recommend him to others that need neurological care. Thank you Dr.Carlini!
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Was a good experience even though my condition is non-curable.
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All my experiences with Providence stocks have been A++
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Dr Carlini is very thorough and knowledgeable! He did a great job of analyzing my current multiple sclerosis condition.
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Thank you Dr Carlini.
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Everyone I have been in contact with at Providence has been very nice and helpful.
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Always stupendous
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Dr. Carlini is very good. I trust him. Very worried that he is going to retire and there will be no one in that office.
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Dr Carlini has taken very good care of me and takes my neurological issues seriously. I totally have full confidence in his care for me.
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Dr Carlini explained everything in detail and made sure I understood what the plan is going forward. He was kind and answered my questions
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I'm extremely happy with Providence as a health care provider! I cannot express enough the gratitude I have for their support and dedication to my neurologic health and wellbeing.
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The procedure can be painful but it's not the Doctors fault. Dr. Carlini is awesome.
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Dr. Walter Carlini is a knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate Neurologist. He has helped me navigate some challenging health issues during the nine years I have been his patient. He has a dedicated staff that is always conscientious about patient care.
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Good
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Dr Carlini is very caring and kind
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I am very happy with Dr Carlini. And his staff.
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We had a positive experience with Dr. Carlini. It was an establishing visit after having 3 of our son's last neurologists leave the office. We hope he stays!
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Outstanding!
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It was a very professional and within time guidelines.
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On time appointment. Concern for my ongoing health.
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Very knowledgable
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I learned more from Dr Carlini than from the Doctors at the hospital
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Went about and beyond to get me back in after I had to cancel due to family emergency. I really appreciate them.
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Dr Carlini is a trusted doctor who is trying his best to ensure my quality of life is the best it can be. Providence is fortunate to have such a talented physician at their neurology clinic.
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Very receptive and caring.
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He was very thorough and answered any questions I had.
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I have received excellent care from Dr Carlini and staff for 14 years now.
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All of my experiences with all the staff, front office, providers, and others have been professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
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He understood my dilemma and helped me reach a decision.
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This is probably the very BEST appointment I have EVER had with Dr. Carlini, hands down. I felt heard and received some great information.
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It is all GOOD.
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Dr. Carlini is an exceptional doctor. After a long and thorough exam, he easily diagnosed my neurological condition. He explained all of my treatment options, and we came up with a plan. I am so thankful I was able to see him.
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Dr Carlini is a fabulous doctor and we are so lucky to have him
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Everyone was very nice and helpful.
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I think Dr Carlini is brilliant. He explains everything so my wife and I can easily understand what has happened, and what to expect for the future.
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So far, every experience has been a good experience.
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Bedside manner is nonexistent.
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Good visit
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We were very happy with our visit got some answers to what we needed to know.
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Dr. Carlini is always on time for my visit and very pleasant to deal with. If I ever have questions he will answer them immediately.
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So far in the few years I've been a patient with Providence I can't say I have many complaints. Pretty satisfied.
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Dr. Carlini is very attentive to detail and digs deep for information and understanding. I appreciate him.
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Entire staff and the doctor treat me with respect.
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He has always given me good information to prevent more seizures, and he has a great sense of humor ;0 )
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Dr Carlini explained my situation well and went out of his way to pursue needed answers
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Always a pleasure seeing Dr Carlini
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All good
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Extremely knowledgeable.
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Providence, takes care of me every time I'm there. They are great physician every facility.
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I have met with Dr. Carlini since 2004. He has always been generous with his time and expertise. I consider him a brilliant doctor.
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All good
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Dr. Carlini is an excellent physician and one I would recommend to others
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Dr Carlini was prompt,positive and supportive. He calmed my anxiety.
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Very informative on some test I'd had and explained the results with me
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No complaints
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It was a positive experience & I was especially appreciative that he is familiar with Myalgic Encephalitis! More physicians & health care providers should at least know of it!
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Excellent
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Astutely good
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Carlini is just a very capable, affable provider. I like that he has been involved in MS research.
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My doctor is brilliant and I respect him and the great work he does.
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Dr. Carlini took the time to fully review my medical history. I was referred to him by my neurologist in Portland for a targeted ALS therapy and he will now be managing my care in Medford so I don't have to drive to Portland for these spinal injections. I was very pleased with Dr. Carlini's knowledge, care in explaining the procedure, and his timely response.
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Dr. Carlini Has been straightforward, knowledgeable, and supportive with my treatment. I appreciate his expertise and experience.
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Dr Carlini is very knowledgeable, kind and caring. I have recommended him to friends and would recommend him to anyone.
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I have recommended Dr. Carlini to my sister when she relocated to this area. She is very happy with his services.
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All good / no bad
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I had a wonderful experience.
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This was my first visit with Dr Carlini and I felt very comfortable right away! He had access to my previous records, was interested in what I had to say and seemed more interested than my previous Dr in getting to the root cause of my medical problem. In that regard, he ordered a test that had been done several years ago just to be sure that nothing was missed or overlooked. Dr Carlini is exactly the type of specialist that I was hoping to find.
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Everyone was very helpful
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Dr Carlini is the best! He makes me comfortable and takes his time! This was my 30th visit to get Botox shots for my Spasmodic Toritcollis.. Without this I would be in so much pain
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All of my 80+ visits with Dr. Carlini were excellent. He is a wonderfully intelligent man. I am lucky to have such a provider.
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I have been going to Dr. Carlini for years now. He is a great doctor, knows what he is doing and knows my situation
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Dr. Carlini is very knowledgeable in the M.S. Field. As long as I come in the office knowing what I want to talk to him about, then we are good. Not wasting either of our time.
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I consistently have a good experience at Dr Carlini's office. I am very thankful to have gotten in with them.
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I felt like the dr really went over my history and addressed my issues, and offered testing to help identify what's going on with me.
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I had a good appointment with Dr. Carlini. We went over my blood work, talked about my infusions/meds and did our motor skills test. If all keeps going well, I will see him in 6 months.
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Good
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I feel confident and reassured when I visit my provider
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DrCarlini is an excellent physician
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Dr. Carlini is a fine heath care provider and has helped me immensly. Thank you.
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Look forward to my next visit with Dr Carlini in May 2025. Appreciate that he made a choice to care for others.
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Great office process. The clerks, nurses and doctor were professional and courteous.
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Due to doctor shortage I had to wait five plus months for my appt. I spent 45 minutes in the waiting room from the check-in time to the M.A. Then after the M.A. I spent 20 minutes waiting for the dr. Dr.Carlini was super observant and wrote comprehensive notes. He's not a warm personality but seems very expert on my potential diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease.
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Thought he was very thorough
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I really liked the fact my Doctor really listened to me,herd me and honestly helping me get things figured out to help me with my condition.
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Dr Carlini is Always kind, courteous, thorough, extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and supportive Reassuring. Thanks.
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Whenever I have an appointment with Dr. Carlini, I never feel rushed. He takes all the time I need to talk with me and answer questions.
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Dr Carlini is a awesome neurologist
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Excellent , conscientious care...
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Dr Carlini was extremely knowledgeable and he listened thoroughly. I received more information from him than any other neurologist I have seen.
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A timely and satisfying visit followed by setting up pertinent doctor visits for various testing having to do with my medical problems.
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Thorough and kind always, a pleasure.
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Dr. Carlini is a great Neurologist, I am impressed with him!
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Great
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Absolutely no bad experiences at all great visit with the dock answered all my questions and he's very knowledgeable about my condition
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My care peovider is amazingly wonderful
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Dr. Carlini is an excellent Doctor.
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We really like and appreciate the care we get with Dr. Carlini
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Dr. Carlini was extremely helpful. After discussing my diagnosis and treatment I told him I would be moving. He immediately took the time to find the right kind of neurologist for me to see in my new location. He made a referral for me. I have never experienced such helpful attention from any physician I have seen. His kindness was very much appreciated.
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Dr Carlini is the best. Have seen him for 25 years and have never had to wait on him. He is a great doctor.
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Always good
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Clinical Interests
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Cva)
- Dementia
- Epilepsy
- Headache
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Virtual Care
All of the office staff including Dr. Carlini are professional and knowledgeable. The parking is easy. The office is welcoming.
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