17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dempster, Neurologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. John Dempster, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Dempster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dempster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dempster’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dempster?
Dr. John Dempster, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dempster empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Portland/OR community, Dr. Dempster is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Dempster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dempster speak?
Dr. Dempster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dempster treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Dempster diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dempster. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Dempster perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Dempster may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dempster's office.
Does Dr. Dempster accept my insurance?
Dr. Dempster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dempster accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Dempster in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Samaritan Health Services
State of Oregon
WVP Health Authority
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Dempster's office located?
What is Dr. Dempster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dempster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386854974.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dempster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dempster
What is Dr. John Dempster's specialty?
Dr. Dempster is a Neurologist near Portland, OR.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Dempster to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Dempster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dempster is affiliated with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is John Dempster accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. John Dempster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Dempster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dempster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Dempster?
Please contact Dr. Dempster's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>