Dr. Jeff A. Kraakevik MD
Neurologist | Neurology
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Jeff Kraakevik is a distinguished Neurologist in Portland, OR. Dr. Kraakevik specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Kraakevik employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Kraakevik is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Medical School MD
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2000
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2000
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The supplementary motor area contributes to the timing of the anticipatory postural adjustment during step initiation in participants with and without Parkinson's disease.
- Status of neurology medical school education: results of 2005 and 2012 clerkship
- Overexpression of glia maturation factor in C6 cells promotes differentiation and activates superoxide dismutase.
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's Disease
- Epilepsy
- Tremors
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