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Jeff A. Kraakevik, M.D., FAAN

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  • Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Neurology

Special focus

  • Parkinson's and Movement Disorders

Locations and contact

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About me

Dr. Kraakevik earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and his fellowship in movement disorders from Oregon Health & Science University (2004-2006).

He joined the OHSU movement disorders faculty in 2006 and is currently an assistant professor of neurology. Dr. Kraakevik holds the unique distinction of being a former high school teacher. He has followed this trajectory of educator and currently heads up the development of medical student and resident education for the OHSU department of neurology and VA Medical Center where he holds a joint appointment.

Dr. Kraakevik's research interests include gait and balance problems of Parkinson's disease as well as research that explores the best teaching practices for medical education.

Dr. Kraakevik is an expert clinician for all movement disorders.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Residency

    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (neurology)

  • Fellowship

    • OHSU 2004-2006 (movement disorders)

Memberships and associations:

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2005
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.6 out of 5 (130 Ratings, 44 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Much better than last time.

  2. excellent

  3. Flexible, helpful, kind, easy to work with

  4. It is not hyperbole to say that Dr Kraakevik has changed my life. I used to think about my dystonia multiple times per day and now I might think about it a time or two every few months. I'm so grateful

  5. He was excellent. Listened to our concerns and provided advice well explained. We are thankful

  6. The doctor is wonderful. I'm very fortunate to have him to help me with my Parkinson's. The other person I'd like to shout out is Kayla, the scheduler. She's helped me over the last year a few times. She's very, very nice and very helpful. And there's other people who are helpful too. It's a great office. I'm very fortunate to be here.

  7. Hello, my doctor is Dr. Jeff Kraakevik. He's been my doctor for gosh, I don't know, six, eight years, but he has just been remarkable, and the staff, they're still overworked, and overloaded, but they still provide every day. My last visit, doctor at the end of the day, he looked beat, but he still was there, he still was very professional, very, very caring, and compassionate. He's a good man. I'm privileged actually to be his patient.

  8. Dr. Kraakevik is a great advocate for me as a patient. He is willing to work with me, and listens when I talk. I feel like we work well together to improve my health, and I appreciate his bedside manner and attitude!

  9. Dr is friendly, listens well and uses knowledge to come up with help for patient.

  10. Dr. K. Is a good provider. He takes the time to listen and always answers my questions.

  11. They help me with my questions and beyond

  12. Dr. Kraakevik was friendly, listened well, and explained things clearly. I didn't feel rushed and I felt like he respected my thoughts about treatment options.

  13. He is always patient and thoughtful when dealing with us.

  14. Its great

  15. Capable, sensitive listener and observer. Clear communicator with depth of experience.

  16. My appt was for 1030 and we were not brought back until 1130. There was confusion regarding the shot and did not leave til after noon. Very disappointed

  17. I would like to recommend them highly. I've been going to the same doctor at OHSU for several years and I think they do a very good job.

  18. It took me a year to get into see him. He is a very good doctor. He answered most of my questions.

  19. I think Dr. Kraakevik is very knowledgeable, very patient, and I have had every confidence in his health care since I have been a patient of his.

  20. Other than it took so long to get an appointment, it was a great experience.

  21. Dr Kraakevik is an exceptional provider. He is very empathetic, and kind. His service has greatly improved my ability to enjoy my life to which I am very appreciative.

  22. I have gone to this provider for almost 20 years and I've always been extremely pleased.

  23. It was a Zoom visit to follow up on any changes with Parkinson's. I haven't experienced any change so scheduled next appt. for 1 year out. The Dr. answered the questions I had for him.

  24. It is always a pleasure to work with Dr. Kraakevik. He always pays attention to what I am saying and is willing to work with me to make changes to my treatment plan when needed.

  25. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

  26. It was very pleasant. Dr. Kraakavic was friendly, knowledgable, observant and patient. He made several useful recommendations, answered all of our questions and recommended my participation in a local clinical trial.

  27. He was great, explained everything I needed to know and answered my questions and got me out of there in a timely manner