Dr. Gerald B. Rich

About the Doctor

Dr. Gerald B. Rich is a neurologist in Portland, Oregon, with more than 21 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, completed a transitional year internship at Oregon Health Science University Hospital (1975–1976), followed by a psychiatry residency at Johns Hopkins University (1976–1978), and then a neurology residency at Johns Hopkins University (1978–1980). Dr. Rich has a 3/5 patient rating based on 32 reviews. Patients note that he performs thorough examinations (5/5) and provides clear instructions (4/5), though some report difficulty with question answering (2/5). He subspecializes in sleep medicine in addition to general neurology. Dr. Rich currently accepts new patients.

• Over 21 years of experience in neurology with a subspecialty in sleep medicine

• Dual residency training in psychiatry and neurology at Johns Hopkins University

• 3/5 patient rating; known for thorough exams and clear instructions

• Accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School – Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
Residency –

• Oregon Health Science University Hospital, Internship (Transitional Year), 1975–1976

• Johns Hopkins University, Psychiatry, 1976–1978

• Johns Hopkins University, Neurology, 1978–1980

Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Migraine and other headache disorders

• Stroke and cerebrovascular disease

• Epilepsy and seizure disorders

• Multiple sclerosis

• Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders

• Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Sleep disorders (insomnia, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea)

• Dizziness and vertigo

• Tremors and ataxia

Medical Procedures Performed

• Electroencephalography (EEG) interpretation

• Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies

• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

• Sleep studies (polysomnography) interpretation – sleep medicine subspecialty

• Evoked potentials (visual, auditory, somatosensory)

• Neurological examination and diagnostic assessment

• Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine or spasticity (inferred, not specified)

Services Offered

Dr. Rich provides comprehensive neurological care for adults, including diagnosis, medical management, and follow‑up for a wide range of brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve disorders. He also offers sleep medicine services, including evaluation of sleep‑related breathing disorders, insomnia, and parasomnias. He performs detailed neurological examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests (EEG, EMG, sleep studies), and develops individualized treatment plans that may include medications, lifestyle modifications, or referrals to physical/occupational therapy. He is known for being thorough in his examinations. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Neurological consultation for headache, seizure, movement disorders, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, stroke recovery

• Electroencephalography (EEG) and interpretation

• EMG/nerve conduction studies for peripheral nerve and muscle disorders

• Lumbar puncture for diagnosis of meningitis, multiple sclerosis, etc.

• Sleep medicine evaluation (insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs)

• Polysomnography (sleep study) interpretation

• Medication management for chronic neurological conditions

• Coordination with physical, occupational, and speech therapy

Practice Locations

Address: 11790 SW Barnes Rd, Ste 330, Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 228-4414

Hospital Affiliations

None specified in the provided information. Please contact the office directly for current hospital affiliations.