Division of Stroke and Vascular Neurology
Leading the way in stroke care and research
We are a nationally recognized leader in stroke care, research and innovation. Since 1979, our team has delivered 24/7 access to medical and interventional stroke therapies while advancing the field through pioneering clinical trials. We enroll more stroke patients in translational research than almost any center in the nation.
What sets us apart
Our stroke program has a distinguished reputation for treatment, research and education:
- Serving as the first comprehensive stroke center in the Pacific Northwest
- Receiving Gold Star Plus recognition from the American Heart Association for stroke care
- Shaping modern stroke treatment, including the development of thrombectomy devices
- Leading national enrollment in multiple cutting-edge treatment trials
- Offering high-level training to fellows and a unique undergraduate education program
Questions?
Email our team at osc@ohsu.edu.
Faculty careers
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Clinical programs
Explore our exceptional care, including a telestroke network that provides phone and video consultations to 16 hospitals across Oregon and southwest Washington.
Education
Learn about our one- to two-year, ACGME-accredited program that provides an immersive experience across the spectrum of stroke care.
Research
A cornerstone of the OHSU stroke program is our nationally recognized clinical research program.
Clinical programs
Join a team that delivers exceptional inpatient and outpatient care, runs a high-volume stroke fellowship and supports community clinicians.
Expect a friendly and caring atmosphere in our clinic, where patients receive support navigating the health care system from our care coordinator.
Make a regional impact by providing telestroke services that support 16 hospitals across Oregon and Southwest Washington. These virtual services can include post-hospital follow-up and new patient consultations.
Learn about the OHSU Stroke Program.
“We are a community driven by purpose, innovation and compassion. Together we strive for excellence, uplift each other, deliver compassionate care and advance the future of stroke care.”
-Wayne Marston Clark, M.D., division head
Stroke and vascular neurology fellowship and training
Join our vascular neurology fellowship and get trained by nationally recognized faculty. You'll work with leaders in vascular neurology, neurointerventional surgery and neurosurgery. You'll also work with advanced diagnostic tools and cutting-edge reperfusion therapies.
Because OHSU serves as a major referral center for stroke patients, you’ll get exposure to complex stroke cases, as well as opportunities to provide virtual care.
Apply for our vascular neurology fellowship.
Oregon Stroke Center Summer Internship Program
The internship gives undergraduates exposure to clinical research and encourages students from diverse backgrounds to pursue further studies or careers in clinical research.
Apply for our internship.
Continuing medical education
Attend grand rounds and more.
Stroke and vascular neurology research
Our research program has helped shape modern stroke treatment, including the development of thrombectomy devices.
We lead the way in national enrollment for multiple cutting-edge trials.
We were the top enrolling site in the OCEANIC-STROKE trial, which studied a new type of anticoagulant for stroke prevention. We were the second-highest enrolling site in the CREST-2 trial, and a top enroller for the Arpeggio and RESCUE trials.
Close collaboration with interventional and surgical teams allows us to develop and evaluate emerging devices, drug therapies and care pathways. At OHSU, we are at the forefront of translational stroke science.
Clinical trials
Librexia-Stroke study: Developed by Janssen Research & Development, this study compared milvexian to placebo for reducing risk of secondary stroke.
Meet division faculty
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- Wayne Marston Clark, M.D.
- Dr. Roy and Eulalia Swank Family Research Professor of Neurology
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- Helmi Lutsep, M.D.
- Dennis Bourdette Endowed Chair in Neurology as Funded by Frank and Julie Jungers
- Sarah Jamieson, A.P.R.N., N.P.
- Scott Rewinkel, M.D.
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