Accepting new patients

Vivek K. Unni, M.D., Ph.D.

Accepting new patients

  • John Hammerstad, M.D. Professor of Basic Research of Movement Disorders
  • Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Neurology

Clinical focus

  • Parkinson's and Movement Disorders

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

Dr. Unni has a special interest in taking care of people with Parkinson’s disease and other disorders of movement. He has specific training in both the patient-care side and research aspects of these disorders. He enjoys treating people with these types of problems and working to make their lives better using the kind of team approach that is possible at OHSU.

Outside of medicine Dr. Unni’s time is primarily spent enjoying his family. His wife is a professor of biology and they have two children. Having recently moved to Portland from Boston, he spends much of his free time with them getting to know the area. He greatly enjoys reading, fishing, and college football.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • Ph.D., 2003, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
    • M.D., 2003, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

  • Residency

    • Neurology, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, 2007

  • Fellowship

    • Movement disorders, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, 2008

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Neurology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (40 Ratings, 13 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 NRC patient surveys.

  1. Pleasan

  2. A little stiff but personable. Doesn't seem to remember me although I'm seen only twice yearly. Good explanation when questioned. Seems knowledgeable

  3. I had a good experience with the clinician

  4. This was my first meeting with this doctor. He examined me very thoroughly I was surprsised about his patience. It was a very good experience.

  5. Dr. Unni is an active listener who pursues issues/topics when brought forward; when not volunteered, Dr. Unni asks questions to solicit information

  6. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good listener and makes eye contact throughout appointment. He never seems rushed even though I know he has limited time.

  7. Dr. Unni takes time to listen to my concerns.

  8. He gave a very through exam

  9. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Unni as my neurologist. He is a total professional. He takes time to listen to my concerns and explains things such that they're easy to understand,

  10. He is very knowledgeable and caring.

  11. Very good, listens to our issues and makes suggestions on direction we should take and then discusses them with us.

  12. Very thoughtful, took the time to listen to my life history and concerns. Took the time to do several mobility tests . If he was a family practice doctor he'd be my primary care physician. Well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive to see Doctor Unni .

  13. He attentive and thorough.