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Dr. Sandquist received his medical degree from the University of New Mexico. He began his residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of New Mexico, and completed his training at Oregon Health & Sciences University where he became Chief Resident. Dr. Sandquist’s professional organizations include the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgery and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. In his practice he emphasizes his interest in brain and spine tumors, degenerative spine disease, cerebrovascular diseases, functional and epilepsy surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.
Other Activities
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgery
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Areas of Focus
Brain & Spine Tumors
Degenerative Spine Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease, including Aneurysms and AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation)
Peripheral Nerve Surgery, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Neuropathy
Spinal Decompression & Fusion
Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery
Artificial Cervical and Lumbar Disc Replacement
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency, Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2004
Residency, Neurological Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 1999
Internship, General Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 1998
MD, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 1997
BS, Biology with Honors, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, 1993
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Neurosurgery
HONORS
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors”, 2024, 2025
Resident Award, Western Neurosurgical Society 2003 Annual Meeting
2nd place award for basic science presentation at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Medical Student Research Day, 1995
Honorable Mention, 1996 Alpha Omega Alpha Student Essay Contest
New Mexico Tech Presidential Scholarship, 1988-1992
Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors, May 1993
Salutatorian, Melrose High School, 1988
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
- Providence Medford Medical Center
