Accepting new patients

Vivek K. Unni, M.D., Ph.D.

Accepting new patients

  • John Hammerstad, M.D. Professor of Basic Research of Movement Disorders
  • Associate 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. Unni has a special interest in taking care of people with Parkinson’s disease and other disorders of movement. He has specific training in both the patient-care side and research aspects of these disorders. He enjoys treating people with these types of problems and working to make their lives better using the kind of team approach that is possible at OHSU.

Outside of medicine Dr. Unni’s time is primarily spent enjoying his family. His wife is a professor of biology and they have two children. Having recently moved to Portland from Boston, he spends much of his free time with them getting to know the area. He greatly enjoys reading, fishing, and college football.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • Ph.D., 2003, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
    • M.D., 2003, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

  • Residency

    • Neurology, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, 2007

  • Fellowship

    • Movement disorders, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, 2008

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Neurology
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (68 Ratings, 36 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. Dr. Uni is exceptional. I've been going to see a neurosurgeon at OHSU for three months without resolution or treatment plan because he had to consult with the lead on the Botox team. Dr. Unni looked at that he went out, got the physician that we needed to consult with and resolve the issue that day. Made me feel great to have Dr. Unni on my side.

  2. Dr Unni is a great doctor!

  3. Dr. Unni is an extremely fine physician. He makes good contact with me, and I always feel like he listens to me and answers my questions. The only reason I wouldn't recommend OHSU in general is the fact that I've been told that you require everybody to have a PPC. You only get one choice, something like that. I've heard it from a number of people, so that worries me. But Dr. Unni and his staff and recommendations have always been spot on and very fine. So, I have no problems with him at all. Thank you. Bye-bye.

  4. Dr. Unni is very pleasant and knowledgeable. I had a great visit. I feel so much better about my condition and understand more after talking with Dr. Unni and the plan forward seems like the correct one. Thank you

  5. Dr. Unni is a wonderful doctor. He is knowledgeable and has a very good bed side manner.

  6. It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Unni. I feel like I'm in good hands!

  7. Dr Unni listens with compassion.

  8. Dr. Ooni said that he was going to find a speech therapist for us, and I got a call the very next day from my Parkinson's speech therapist. I've been looking for one and it meant a great deal. That's all. Thank you.

  9. Dr Unni answered my questions and very completely explained various issues.

  10. The experience was great.

  11. Dr. Unni is outgoing, extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and has a most calming demeanor. Regardless of the reason for our visit(s) we leave the examining room 100% more informed and relaxed.

  12. Dr. Unni is always attentive & a good listener. He is caring & thorough giving excellent care.

  13. Dr listened to our issues and explained possibilities and made recommendations to hopefully improve our concerns.

  14. He is thorough, knowledgeable, efficient, and exceptionally polite and respectful of patients. Definitely the best neurologist we ever had.

  15. Provider is able to provide answer to my questions. Provided testing for follow up exams.

  16. Good listener compassionate and intelligent.

  17. Everything about my experiences with Dr Unni have been very positive. Appointments are well organized, and kept as scheduled and while no time is wasted it also isn't rushed. He listens, he explains things well when I have questions. He is very considerate, kind, and courteous. All of these characteristics make appointments with him very comfortable for me. The depth and breadth of his knowledge of neurology allows me to have a high degree of confidence in him as one of my health care providers.

  18. Dr. Unni he listen to my concerns.