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V. James Makker, MD

Portland Brain & Spine Specialist

V. James Makker, MD, MBA trained for seven years in the specialty of Neurological Surgery at Brown University's School of Medicine. He has been in practice in Portland Oregon for over six years and is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of spinal and intracranial care possible for his patients. Along with the treatment of immediate or chronic problems, we strive to integrate the doctrine of prevention in all our treatment plans as a way to alleviate possible future difficulties.

We are pleased to have you as a patient. If you have any questions, always feel free to contact our office and our trained staff will assist you in any way possible.

Patient Testimonials

Mark M.
I cannot say enough about Dr. Makker. He’s the best and made my life a whole bunch better. Thanks to his staff they are great.
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Our Specialties Include

  • Tumors of the Brain
  • Aneurysm of the Brain
  • Vascular Malformations of the Brain
  • Cranial and Brain Trauma
  • Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Disc Herniations
  • Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Impingement
  • Spinal Canal and Neuroforminal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Sciatica and Cervical Nerve Pain
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Kyphosis
  • Tumors of the Spine
  • Spinal Trauma
  • Spinal Fractures