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Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD

Accepting New Patients

(77 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: back pain, pain, arthritis, and more.

19875 SW 65th Avenue Suite 100
Tualatin, OR 97062

(503) 692-7785

Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD is an internist in Tualatin, OR specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD is affiliated with Legacy Health, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

Address:

19875 SW 65th Avenue Suite 100
Tualatin, OR 97062

Some issues Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

doctor visit	598

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	69
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

doctor visit	548

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	64
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	464

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	126
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	451

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	65
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	15
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	566

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	56
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

doctor visit	352

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	931

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	544

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	208
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	38
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine in 1998. She is certified by the Internal Medicine, Board-certified and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine (1998)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Board-certified

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Legacy Health

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK HOSPITAL

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tualatin, OR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elizabeth Reyes Sammond, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$19 FARXIGA $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$19

Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Sammond has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She has a special interest in back pain, preventive care, and stroke. She is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Sammond (or staff) speaks Spanish. She also offers interpreting services for her patients. She is affiliated with Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center. She welcomes new patients at her office inTualatin, OR as reported by Doctor.com.