Lisa Ann Rietz Yanase, MD

Dr. Lisa Yanase is a neurologist and critical care medicine specialist who has been practicing for over three decades. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and completed her internship at University of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Yanase pursued extensive training through multiple residencies at prestigious institutions including Pennsylvania Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, University of Utah School of Medicine, and Penn State Milton Hershey. Her fellowship training was completed at Washington University School of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, and Barnes Jewish Hospital Washington University Medical Center. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Yanase practices at Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in treating stroke patients, including those who have experienced cerebrovascular accidents and ischemic strokes. Her expertise includes recognizing BE FAST …stroke symptoms to ensure rapid treatment. Dr. Yanase performs diagnostic procedures such as electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and MRI scans for detailed brain imaging. She also conducts brain perfusion scans to evaluate blood flow in the brain. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.