Neurology

Stephen Back, MD

Professor, Pediatrics and Neurology

Stephen A. Back, MD, PhD, is a child neurologist specializing in neonatal neurology, cerebral palsy, and brain injury in premature infants at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, OR. He primarily treats pediatric patients, including premature infants and children with chronic neurological disabilities such as cerebral palsy. Dr. Back's clinical practice focuses on the care of these populations at OHSU and Shriner's Hospital in Portland. His s

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine (MD/PhD in Pharmacology, 1990)
Residency: Children's Hospital of Orange County (Pediatrics, 1992)
Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (Child Neurology, 1995)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
NINDS NIH — Jacob Javits Investigator
2006-2013 (8 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Child Neurology

Conditions & Treatments

Neonatal NeurologyPediatric NeurologyNeurodevelopmental DisordersCerebral PalsyEpilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Oregon Health & Science University
Shriner's Hospital Portland

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Back treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Back accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Stephen Back's public profile lists Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Curative plus 8 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Back practice?

Stephen Back practices in Portland, OR with hospital affiliations including Oregon Health & Science University and Shriner's Hospital Portland.

What does Dr. Back specialize in?

Stephen Back is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Child Neurology.

How long has Dr. Back been practicing?

Stephen Back has 36+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Back's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine (MD/PhD in Pharmacology, 1990); Residency: Children's Hospital of Orange County (Pediatrics, 1992); Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (Child Neurology, 1995).