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Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: brain surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, spinal deformity, and more.

5050 Ne Hoyt Street Suite 359
Portland, OR 97213

(503) 935-8501

Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD is a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR specializing in neurosurgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD is affiliated with Providence, The Oregon Clinic and Providence Medical Group - Oregon.

Office Locations

5050 Ne Hoyt Street Suite 359
Portland, OR 97213

(503) 935-8501

(503) 935-8506

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9155 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 440
Portland, OR 97225

(503) 935-8500

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Some issues Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Spinal Osteotomy

Spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat significant spinal deformity, sometimes as part of a spinal reconstruction. During spinal osteotomy, one or more pieces of bone are removed. This creates a curve, allowing for proper realignment of the spine.

There are three major types of spinal osteotomy. In order of amount of bone removed, they are:

Smith-Peterson osteotomy or SPO, which offers a small amount of correction and is often performed on multiple levels of the spine. This procedure is the least invasive, removing a small piece of bone from the back of the vertebra.
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy or PSO, which is often used in the lower back for the treatment of flatback syndrome, a condition in which the lower spine loses its natural curve. A slice or wedge of bone going through the entire vertebral column is removed, allowing more movement for repositioning.
Vertebral column resection or VCR, which is the most involved spinal osteotomy surgery. It is almost always performed as part of a spinal reconstruction. One or more entire vertebrae are removed, and the spine is fused into place with rods or screws.

After surgery, it is common to stay in the hospital for several days. Recovery can be slow, and patients will likely need help doing regular activities for the first few weeks. Lifting objects and bending or twisting, such as when getting out of bed or into a car, will be extremely difficult at first. Physical therapy can help patients heal and move. Most daily activities can be resumed after six weeks, and most patients return to full activity, including playing certain sports, within a year.

Although the recovery from spinal osteotomy can be significant, it can be quite effective at reducing pain. Correcting a spinal deformity can also improve appearance and self-esteem, increase balance, and improve stability when moving.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	136
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	124
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	22
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	125
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	95
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	124
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD in 2024

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	94
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	95
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	5
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurosurgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency (2002)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurosurgery

Licensed In: Oregon

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Tricare West, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Tricare Select, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Pankaj A. Gore, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Tricare West

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Tricare Select

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$947 DIVERGENCE-L $779	MazorX - Renaissance $168
Medtronic, Inc.	$274 UNID_PASS $249	$25
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$112 Ultiva $112
Elekta, Inc.	$112 $112
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$47 Neuro-Ultrasonic Aspiration Products $24	$24
Other	$124 ANDEXXA $42	SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix $31	UNIVERSAL NEURO 3 $24	FORTEO $13	$15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,015
Travel and Lodging	$602

Biography

Dr. Pankaj Gore practices neurosurgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) in Portland, OR. Dr. Gore's areas of expertise include the following: bypass surgery, kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), and spinal AVM. He can take Regence, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare POS, and more. He attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency and Barrow Neurological Institute. He has received the following distinctions: “Top Doctors,”; Portland Monthly Magazine; and Distinguished Student Scholar, Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Gore's hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence Portland Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. According to Providence, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Portland, OR.