Dr. Christina Sayama M.D., M.P.H., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Christina Sayama M.D., M.P.H.

Neurosurgeon

3/5(2)
3303 SW BOND AVE PORTLAND OR, 97239
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3/5

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 17 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Complex Spine IssuesNeuro-oncologyPediatric NeurosurgeryPediatric Spinal Surgery

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

3303 SW BOND AVE -
PORTLAND, OR 97239
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Practice At 50 N Medical Dr

50 N Medical Dr -
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Dr. Christina Sayama M.D., M.P.H. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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