Clinical Faculty

Gary M. Nesbit, M.D.

E-mail: nesbitg@ohsu.edu Phone Number: (503) 494-7736

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Institute, and OHSU, Dr. Gary Nesbit was appointed associate professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology at the Dotter Institute, and of the Department of Radiology and Surgery and Department of Neurological Surgery at OHSU in July 1999. Nesbit joined the Institute in 1994 as a second-year neurointerventional fellow and as instructor with a joint appointment in radiology. In July 1995, he became an assistant professor. He is continuing his work in diagnostic radiology as chief of neuroradiology, an appointment he received in 1996.

Nesbit’s teaching has earned him critical acclaim. He received the Silver Hammer Award for teaching excellence in neurology at OHSU in 1997 and 1998. He was awarded "teacher of the year" by the diagnostic radiology residents in 2000. Nesbit is also an active member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology and SCVIR. He is certified with the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Radiology with a CAQ in neuroradiology and with ASNR.

Nesbit’s current interests focus on innovative imaging, new therapeutic techniques in acute stroke, intracranial atheromatous disease, cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, including diffusion/perfusion imaging, and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) of atherosclerosis and aneurysms. He is currently the principal investigator on an n-BCA trial for cerebral AVMs, and a study on laser thrombolysis for stroke. He is co-investigator on a cervical and intracranial angiojet stroke trial, in addition to numerous MR imaging clinical trials.

Nesbit earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1986. His subsequent medical training includes a radiology residency and neuroradiology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Nesbit then served as director of Neuroradiology and Special Studies at the Naval Medical Center, as well as assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego.

When he’s away from his professional responsibilities, Nesbit keeps active with his family by windsurfing, hiking, mountain biking, woodworking and skiing.