Dr. Rachel Kristen Laursen, MD

Dr. Rachel Laursen is a neurologist who specializes in vascular neurology, focusing on conditions that affect blood vessels in the brain and nervous system. She earned her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and brings eight years of experience to her practice. Her dual specialty allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex neurological conditions involving the vascular system.

Dr. Laursen practices at Oregon Health And Science University Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She treats patients who have experienced strokes, including ischemic strokes, as well as those with atherosclerosis affecting brain blood vessels. Her expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia procedures and coordinating physical therapy for neurological recovery. She also performs diagnostic blood work to help evaluate her patients' conditions and guide treatment decisions.