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Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2010)
Professional interests include: stroke, neck pain, cerebrovascular disease, and more.
5050 Northeast Hoyt Street Suite 611
Portland, OR 97213

Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD is a physiatrist in Portland, OR specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD is affiliated with PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.

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Office Locations

Address:

5050 Northeast Hoyt Street Suite 611
Portland, OR 97213

Some issues Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD treated as a physiatrist in Portland, OR were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and injections.

diagnostic procedures 35
doctor visit 266
hospital care 331
injections 39
inpatient care 331
minimally invasive procedures 4
nursing home care 173
pain management 36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 107
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 154
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 48
85 and over 21
Less than 65 40
65 to 74 65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 4
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2010. She has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2010)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 114 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lauren Winslow Fisher, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-06
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Dr Fisher goes above and beyond any Dr I've seen in the last 10 years! She believes me when I say, "It hurts here, this is my history with this pain, and what could be the cause?" She's ordered many tests, including imaging, does through examinations, and works with me to discover the reason for my widespread pain. Through imaging, she diagnosed arthritis and pinched nerves throughout my spine, widespread tendinopathies and tears, and with physical examination and the Beighton test, diagnosed hEDS. She's excellent with referring me to specialists, surgeons, PT & OT. Without her, I'd still be searching for answers and receiving harmful treatments for my syndrome. Thank you so much Dr Fisher!!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-02
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Dr Fisher is only consistent physician I have been fortunate enough to visit regularly since covid lockdowns and she came down to Vancouver from Olympia, Wa. I travel an hour plus for her services and advice. She is very effective at helping me keep on the path of mobility and supportive when I have endured my bad spells. She keeps me hopeful the medical regulators will stop sending people to the streets and will actually treat them instead of alienating entire swaths of patients at any given time because of medication stigmas. Grateful for her guidance and effort in keeping the goals we have set for my health. Hooray Dr Fisher
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-10
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I saw her from severe chronic illness. I have many doctors, a cardiologist, a neurologist all through the Providence Network but Dr. Fisher is by far my favorite because she is so authentic and present with me. She listens to every single complaint and concern I have about pain in my body and she's never dismissive. In fact, I often feel guilty that she spends too much time with me because I know that she has so many other people to help in the same day. She is quite frankly a godsend. I am so glad she moved from Olympia to your practice. You are so lucky to have her and whatever you're paying her is simply not enough
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-04
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Dr Fisher thought analytically about my physical challenges and was more than respectful. She expressed a willingness to work with my physical therapist she also helped coach me on exercises and simple actions I can take immediately to help address some issues. She also diagnosed root causes for my problem - something no other physician alphas seemed able or willing to do. I wish I'd seen her a year and a half ago. She has given me hope that my condition can be alleviated or at least that it can be understood in a way that will help me cope with it.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-05
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As a person who suffers from chronic illness who has a cardiologist a neurologist and a societrist and a physical therapy with your hospital system I just wanted to express that I greatly appreciate the care and the attention that not just the doctors provide that the nurses the medical staff the people who check you in everyone including the person at the information desk at the Providence St Vincent's hospital in Beaverton Oregon is fantastic
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-24
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Dr. Fisher was excellent. She listened to me carefully and validated my concerns. She spent over an hour with me, did a thorough exam, and answered any questions I had. She treated me with dignity, respect, and did not invalidate me at any point. I've had bad experiences with other providers and have come to expect poor treatment, and was so pleasantly surprised when Dr. Fisher actually listened to me and treated me well.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-19
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I have been trying to get care for this issue for 5 years now. Out of the several providers I have seen, Dr. Fisher (by far) exceeded by expectations in terms of knowledge, compassion, and thoroughness. More importantly, she listened to my thoughts on the matter and wound up confirming my suspicions. I left there with a treatment plan and hope. I appreciated being treated with dignity. We need more providers like her.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-07-31
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Doctor Fisher was very competent, willing to discuss my concerns and questions, talk on my level (I am old retired physician who has not kept up with all the research and technology.) She was gentle and seemed compassionate. She was efficient and seemed thorougha very good doctor. She could smile more, and later I realized that I didn't know the prognosis nor any possible better treatmentsmy bad probably.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-15
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Dr.fisher was a friendly provider. She provided good services. I didn't have bad experience, I would consider imperfect solution to my situation. I haven't fully cured for my symptoms yet, it is still an ongoing process. So I hope it will resolved soon. And I am optimistic with the treatment provided by Dr. Fisher.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-05
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Dr Fisher listened closely, asked relevant questions and examined me as appropriate. I have been seeking help with this condition for over 8 years and seen multiple doctors and this was the first time that someone provided a diagnosis and a treatment plan. Very grateful for her resounding professionalism.

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc $20 DYSPORT
$20
Allergan Inc. $15 BOTOX
$15
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $35

Biography

Dr. Lauren Fisher practices physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) in Portland, OR. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Fisher has indicated that her clinical interests include back pain, fibromyalgia, and neck pain. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Portland, OR. She graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

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