Spina Bifida Team at CDRC

The providers in the spina bifida program at the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center are experts in:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Urology
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Social work

We work with community providers to provide coordinated care to children with spina bifida.

We are also:

  • Researchers who study topics such as:
    • Spinal surgery in children
    • Urinary tract issues in children
    • Improving bowel continence
    • Early access to technology and equipment that help children with mobility and daily life
  • Faculty in OHSU’s School of Medicine or OHSU’s Institute on Development and Disability who teach and train the next generation of providers
  • Members of national organizations that work to improve care and advance knowledge

Neurosurgery

Urology

Shelley McCargar, F.N.P.

Physical therapy

Occupational therapy

Margaret Gibson, OTD

Social work

Developmental Providers

Orthopedics

Neurology

Freddie Joseph, M.D.

For patients

Call 503-346-0640 to:

  • Schedule a visit
  • Seek a second opinion
  • Ask questions

Locations

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
700 S.W. Campus Drive
Portland, OR 97239

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, Eugene
74B Centennial Loop
Eugene, OR 97401

Free parking for patients and visitors

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