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Adam Benjamin Lipson, M.D. (he/him)

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  • Neurosurgeon
  • Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Neurological Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Functional and Stereotactic
  • Chronic Pain
  • Neurology Movement Disorders
  • Epilepsy

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

I am a neurosurgeon who cares for adults and older adults, with a focus on helping people living with: 

I use minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques using precise imaging (MRI, CT) and guidance systems to provide my patients with: 

I strive to provide my patients with skilled, compassionate and empathetic care. I take the time to understand each patient’s unique goals, concerns and daily challenges.

In addition to my clinical work, I am actively involved in research focused on improving patient outcomes. My research interests include mapping brain pathways involved in chronic pain and epilepsy, studying neuromodulation and deep brain stimulation outcomes and exploring new technologies such as focused ultrasound and advanced imaging tools. I am also interested in improving post-operative pain control and expanding treatment options that may allow surgery to be safer and more effective for more patients.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, cooking, exercising and listening to music. I am married to my wife, Victoria, and we have a son, Noah James. I am also a proud dog-dad to our Husky, Maxwell.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2017, Temple University School of Medicine
    • M.A., 2008, Boston University

  • Residency

    • Neurosurgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 2024

  • Fellowship

    • Functional and Stereotactic Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 2025

Memberships and associations:

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • Oregon Medical Board
  • North American Neuromodulation Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (75 Ratings, 11 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. As good as i've ever had

  2. I loved everything about Dr. Lipsom!

  3. Very personable, polite, friendly

  4. I was blown away by Dr Lipson, his compassion and the amount of time he spent with me, talking and caring and coming up with a plan etc. It was new and refreshing.

  5. Dr. Lipson was phenomenal and thorough. Look forward to being treated by him. I would highly recommend his care.

  6. He was extremely thorough in explaining the procedure, side effects, etc. Testing was very comprehensive, and he answered all my questions.

  7. Super great, very kind and knowledgeable. Wish all the doctors I've had were like him

  8. I came there expecting the usual myopic issue and treatment but was pleasantly surprised when the doctor kept asking me questions and as I have been trying to tell doctors for a long time many of my issues are all connected to my spine and this doctor quickly thought the same and said he would do a full assessment to get to what is happening to me. Thank you for listening and hopefully find out what is going on so I can live my life more fully.

  9. Dr Lipson is an amazing physician and neurosurgeon

  10. I trust doctor. He is experienced and knowledgeable

  11. Very good experience