Division of Comprehensive Neurology

Dr. Jacqueline Bernard talks to a patient in a medical office room.
Jacqueline T. Bernard, M.D., FAAN, is a professor of neurology in OHSU’s Division of Comprehensive Neurology. Dr. Bernard’s clinical focus areas include multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology.

A friendly, flexible neurology team making a regional impact

We improve access to exceptional neurologic care at OHSU and across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Our programs and clinics are designed with patients in mind, reducing wait times and avoiding the need for transferring facilities to see a neurologist.

What sets us apart

  • Our diverse team includes advanced practice providers and specialists who routinely collaborate with experts in other divisions and sections.
  • Our Virtual Neurohospitalist Service supports patients throughout the state by bringing high-quality neurology care to regional hospitals.
  • We offer a rich and supportive learning environment with tailored didactics and opportunities to work with medical students.
  • You'll find a varied and flexible clinical experience, where you can work with patients in a hospital setting, a clinic setting or both.

Meet our faculty.

Faculty careers

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Clinical programs

Learn about our clinical programs located across Oregon, from Portland to Bend.

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Residency

Training exposes residents to a broad range of neurology subspecialties and rare pathologies.

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Comprehensive neurology clinical programs

You can work and learn in a variety of clinical settings, from our academic medical center to community clinics to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. 

  • OHSU General Neurology Clinic
  • OHSU Inpatient Neurology Service
  • Neurology Clinic at Hillsboro Medical Center
  • St. Charles Medical Center Inpatient Neurology Service
  • Virtual Neurohospitalist Service

Neurology residency

Our Department of Neurology offers a fully accredited residency program that accepts five physicians a year. It includes patient care and the opportunity to take part in research at the bedside or the bench.

Neurology research and clinical trials

OHSU neurologists give patients access to dozens of clinical trials that offer new treatments for dementias, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.

Meet division faculty

Our experts provide comprehensive neurologic care and train the next generation of neurology leaders.

  • Sabrena Ahmadi, D.O.
  • Ratna Bitra, M.D.
  • Raeann Bourscheid, M.D.
  • Peter Brown, D.O.
  • Michelle Cohen, M.D.
  • Daniel Friedman, M.D.
  • Kathryn Hagen, M.D.
  • Audrey Oliger, M.D.
  • Raina Russell-Shaffer, A.P.R.N., N.P.
  • Shao-Hwa Wei, D.O.
  • Beth Wiese, A.P.R.N., N.P.
  • Christoper Woods, P.A.-C.

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“We promote an ideal work-life balance to prevent provider burnout. Our leadership team emphasizes open communication and shared decision making to make our programs viable for both providers and our community.”

-Andrew Treister, M.D., division head

Fellowships and training

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Continuing medical education  

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