Providence Brain Institute
Dr. Daniel Rohrer has practiced neurosurgery in the Portland area since 1994. He spent 10 years with Microneurosurgical Consultants before opening his own clinic, Comprehensive Neurosurgical Consultants, in 2004. His practice focuses on cranial surgery, surgery for tumors, neurovascular surgery, treatment of craniofacial pain syndromes, stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife), neuroendoscopy and minimally invasive approaches. He also has a busy practice in spinal and peripheral nerve surgery.
In the spring of 2005, Dr. Rohrer was named medical director for cranial services at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center within Providence Brain Institute. In this role, he is leading the center's development of cranial surgery as it expands its multidisciplinary services and introduces new technologies to improve care for patients with neurosurgical disorders. He also plans to involve the institute in clinical research in the future.
Dr. Rohrer graduated cum laude with a degree in neuroscience from the University of Rochester in New York, and spent a year doing graduate research in neuroanatomy and neuronal transplantation before earning a medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed a residency in neurosurgery and conducted postgraduate research in molecular neurobiology and neuronal transplantation at Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon Regional Primate Center.
- Dr. Rohrer's research has contributed to a better understanding of cell therapy as a potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. His studies of animal models in the 1990s showed that genetically altered cells could be used to replace lost connections and neurotransmitters in the brain. This work was published in the journals Cell Transplantation (1996) and Gene Therapy (1999).
- "My top accomplishment over the last decade has been the development of a busy and diverse neurosurgical practice," says Dr. Rohrer. "It is a privilege to participate in the care of individuals from all walks of life who have complex neurosurgical problems."
"The development of Providence Brain Institute represents a major leap forward in the care of patients with disorders of the nervous system," says Dr. Rohrer. "As we adopt new technologies in intraoperative imaging and guidance, introduce new minimally invasive procedures, and expand surgical support for our programs in epilepsy, movement disorders and other neurodegenerative disorders, we are building a truly unique and comprehensive set of programs that will offer the best possible care for our patients."