Welcome to Columbia Neurosurgical Associates
Columbia Neurosurgical Associates was founded by Dr. Adler in 1999, a highly regarded neurosurgeon with decades of experience in treating traumatic and degenerative disorders of the brain and spine. We specialize in minimally invasive procedures with shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. Patients often require immediate attention. In our practice, we make every effort to expedite appointments and provide a personalized approach to care that does not cut corners.
Guiding you back to wellness
Dr. Adler specializes in treating a wide variety of brain, spine and peripheral nerve conditions including:
Brain
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Primary brain tumors
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Brain metastasis
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Pituitary adenoma
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Subdural hematoma
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Trigeminal neuralgia
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Gamma knife radiosurgery
Neck
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Cervical herniated disk
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Radiculopathy (arm pain)
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Spinal cord compression
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Cervical spinal stenosis
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Degenerative disc disease/arthritis
Back
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Herniated discs
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Radiculopathy (leg pain, sciatica)
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Degenerative disc disease
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Spondylolisthesis
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Spinal stenosis
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Synovial cyst
Other
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Carpal/cubital tunnel syndrome
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Ulnar neuropathy
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Peripheral nerve tumors
Meet Dr. Adler
Dr. Adler is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio and his medical degree at State University of New York, Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Kings County Hospital graduating cum laude. He completed his neurosurgical training and complex spine surgery fellowship in 1996. In 1999, Dr. Adler moved to Portland, Oregon. For the past twenty three years he has been an integral part of Legacy Emanuel's Level 1 trauma center treating patients with traumatic injuries of the brain and spine. He utilizes the minimally invasive approaches and cutting edge technology to treat complex brain and spine disease.
Board certifications/Memberships
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American Board of Neurological Surgeons/Diplomate
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Subspecialty / Neurocritical care
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American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
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Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
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Neurocritical Care Society
Publications
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Adler DE, Josha W. Chiari 1 malformation with acute neurological deficit after craniocervical trauma: Case report, imaging, and anatomic considerations. Journal of World Neurosurgery 2018;9:88.
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Chen JW, Rogers SL, Gombart ZJ, Adler DE, Cecil S. Implementation of cerebral microdialysis at a community-based hospital: A 5-year retrospective analysis. Surg Neurol Epub 2012 May 31.
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Cecil S, Chen PM, Callaway SE, Rowland SM, Adler DE, Chen JW. Traumatic brain injury: advanced multimodal neuromonitoring from theory to clinical practice. Crit Care Nurse. 2011 Epub 2010 Jun 30.
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Adler DE, Milhorat TH. The tentorial notch: anatomical variation, morphometric analysis, and classification in 100 human autopsy cases. Journal of Neurosurgery 2002;96:1103-1112.
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Adler DE, Milhorat TH, Miller JI. Treatment of rhinocerebral mucormycosis with intravenous, interstitial and cerebrospinal fluid administration of amphotericin B. Journal of Neurosurgery 1998;42:219-436.
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Milhorat TH, Miller JI, Johnson WD, Adler DE, Heger IM. Anatomical basis of syringomyelia occurring with hindbrain lesions. Journal of Neurosurgery 1993; 32:748-754.
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Milhorat TH, Adler DE, Heger IM, Miller JI, Hollenberg-Sher, J. Histopathology of experimental hematomyelia. Journal of Neurosurgery 1991;75:911-915.
Meet Sherine Narayan
Sherine Narayan moved from the Fiji Islands to Portland in 2001. She has been the medical Assistant for Columbia Neurosurgical Associates since 2011.
