V. JAMES MAKKER, M.D., M.B.A., P.C.

BRAIN AND SPINE SURGERY NORTHWEST

V. J AMES M AKKER , M.D., M.B.A. PATIENT SCHEDULING

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Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

• B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1991

• M.D., University of Texas, San Antonio, 1995
• M.B.A., University of Rhode Island, 1999

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

• Internship in General Surgery, University of Texas, San Antonio, 1995-1996

• Residency in Neurological Surgery, Brown University, 1996-2002

AWARDS RECEIVED

• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

• National Dean’s List (American Medical Schools)
• University of Texas Dean’s List

BOARD CERTIFICATION

• American Board of Neurological Surgery

5050 NE HOYTSTREET, SUITE 204  PORTLAND, OREGON 97213-2956

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PRESENTATIONS/INSTRUCTION

 “Efficacy of PLIF spacers in the Treatment of Radiculopathy in Spondylolisthesis and Failed

Back Patients”, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Orlando,
Florida, February 2002

 “The Relationship Between the Shape of the Vertebral Body Endplate and Lumbar Disc
Herniations”, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Rancho Mirage,
California February 1998

 “Computer Utilization Strategies for Physicians and their Practices”, University of Rhode
Island Business Symposium, May 1999

 “The Relationship Between the Shape of the Vertebral Body Endplate and Lumbar Disc
Herniations”, International Intradiscal Therapy Society, 13th Annual Meeting, Williamsburg,
Virginia, June 2000

 “Complex Thoraco-Lumbar Spinal Techniques”, Brown University Department of

Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, September 1999

 “Complex Cervical Spinal Techniques”, Brown University Department of Neurosurgery

Grand Rounds, October 1999

 “Pediatric Head Injuries”, Pediatric Advanced Trauma Life Support Course, 1998-1999

 “Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries”, Pediatric Advanced Trauma Life Support Course, 1998-
1999

 “Neurosarcoidosis”, Brown University Department of Neurosurgery Grand Rounds,

September 1997

 “Basilar Artery Thrombosis, Early Diagnosis and Treatment”, Brown University Department
of Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, April 1999

 Instructor of Neurosurgery, Pediatric Advanced Trauma Life Support, 1998-1999

 Instructor of Neuroanatomy, Brown University School of Medicine, 1997-2001

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PUBLICATIONS

o Harrington JF, Makker VJ, Sungarian A. “The relationship Between the Shape of the Vertebral
Body Endplate and Lumbar Disc Herniations” (accepted for publication in Spine)

o Makker VJ, Harrington JF, “Multi-level Thoracic Discectomy and Fusion with Machine
Threaded Bone Dowels: Case Report and Technical Note” (submitted)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

o American Association of Neurological Surgeons

o Congress of Neurological Surgeons
o North American Spine Society
o American Medical Association
o Oregon Medical Association
o Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

LANGUAGE SKILL

o Proficiency in Spanish

PERSONAL DATA

o Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

o Complex Spinal Instrumentation

o Vascular Neurosurgery
o Neurosurgical Oncology

OUTSIDE INTERESTS

o Travel, Tennis, Skiing, Snow Boarding, Wake Boarding, Mountain Biking, Football, Baseball,
Basketball, Fitness, Hiking

REFRENCES

Provided Upon Request