About James Makker
Dr. James Makker's resume extends back a far way, and it has permitted him to become one of the most highly qualified neurosurgeons in Portland.
Dr. Makker has a wide range of specialties in the neurosurgical field. These specialties include complex spinal instrumentation, vascular neurosurgery and neurosurgical oncology. His expansive knowledge also includes other ailments such as disc herniations, nerve pain, vascular malformations, aneurysms and trauma to the spine, brain and cranium.
Dr. Makker originally attended medical school at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Once finished, he went on to pursue his residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Because of his genuine interest in the field of neurosurgery, Dr. Makker is continually researching and seeking out new methods to help his patients. This can be anything from researching herniated discs and new treatment options there to the use of MEG machines to diagnose and ultimately help to treat neurological problems.
Perhaps what makes him unique amongst surgeons is the fact that he considers surgery to be the last choice. He would much rather work with the patients and help them with something that will not interfere with their quality of life overmuch.
Dr. Makker has a wide range of specialties in the neurosurgical field. These specialties include complex spinal instrumentation, vascular neurosurgery and neurosurgical oncology. His expansive knowledge also includes other ailments such as disc herniations, nerve pain, vascular malformations, aneurysms and trauma to the spine, brain and cranium.
Dr. Makker originally attended medical school at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Once finished, he went on to pursue his residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Because of his genuine interest in the field of neurosurgery, Dr. Makker is continually researching and seeking out new methods to help his patients. This can be anything from researching herniated discs and new treatment options there to the use of MEG machines to diagnose and ultimately help to treat neurological problems.
Perhaps what makes him unique amongst surgeons is the fact that he considers surgery to be the last choice. He would much rather work with the patients and help them with something that will not interfere with their quality of life overmuch.