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Dr. Christina Sayama M.D., M.P.H.
Neurosurgeon
3303 SW BOND AVE PORTLAND OR, 97239About
Christina Sayama, MD, MPH is a pediatric neurosurgeon working with Oregon Health & Science University and is also affiliated with Shriners Hospitals for Children. She has nine years of experience specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, complex spine issues, neuro-oncology and pediatric spinal surgery. Dr. Sayama was educated at the University of Utah School of Medicine, completed an internship at the University of Utah and a fellowship at Texas Children?s Hospital. In order to stay current in her field, she maintains professional memberships with the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Education and Training
MD at the University of Utah School of Medicine
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery
Fellowships
- Pediatric neurosurgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas Pediatric
Internships
- The University of Utah
Fellowships
- Pediatric Neurosurgery at Texas Children's Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- The Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- A good mentor
Hobbies / Sports
- Hiking, Camping
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Neurosurgery
Dr. Christina Sayama M.D., M.P.H.'s Practice location
Practice At 50 N Medical Dr
50 N Medical Dr -Salt Lake City, UT 84132Get Direction
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