Legacy Health Partners
John Dempster, MD
Specialist
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My Specialties:
Clinical Neurophysiology; Epilepsy; Neurology -
My Areas of Focus:
Epilepsy -
Languages:
English, Interpreters available for other languages -
Gender:
Male
PATIENT RATING: 4.7 OUT OF 5 ( 60 RATINGS & 30 COMMENTS)
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Legacy Medical Group-Neurology
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Medical Office Building 1
2800 N. Vancouver Ave., Suite 130
Portland, OR 97227-1633 - 503-413-6166
- 503-413-4379
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About Me:
Dr Dempster is a neurologist at Legacy Medical Group-Neurology. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, completed an internship at the University of Nevada, a residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and, in 2009, a two-year fellowship in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at Oregon Health & Science University. He is board-certified in neurology and has clinical interests in epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology, intraoperative monitoring and evoked potentials. Dr Dempster enjoys guitar, hiking, biking and gardening.
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Patient Rating
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Dr. Dempster is very friendly and easy to talk to.
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Dr. Dempster make sure that I am comfortable with any questions that I have.
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It was an excellent visit Doctor Dempster took the time to explain everything we needed to know our visit was very complete. I was very happy when we left.
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All good
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We talked about how I was doing overall, and about my medications that I take & if I had any seizures since the last time I saw him. I said I had no to seizures.
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It went well. My questions were answered and I went away feeling like I was doing well.
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I think what was missing is the look into my history and the prescription history. I feel like I'm just stuck back on the treadmill with a wait and see option.
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Everything was good.
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Dr. Dempster took lots of time to listen to me and explain his diagnosis. He was familiar with my medical records/previous doctor's notes and he was helpful with recommending a new GP since mine just retired.
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The first Dr to actually remember my backstory, medical history, and seem to actually care about his patients. Listened, explained everything amazingly, and very easy going feel to the whole office. Absolutely loved the whole staff. Very friendly and helpful. Homey like feeling - definitely recommending to everyone
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I have had multiple appointments with Dr. Dempster with the issue of concentration, and memory because of my epilepsy and medication.Each appointment, Dr. Dempster offers alternative medications but with a dead end response as if I take this medication, this will happen, and if I take that medication, that will happen. As if there is no hope. He doesn't look further into alternatives, such as epilepsy having high correlation with ADHD, or recommending options to better memory and concentration without medication. His only recommendation was exercise. He also didn't even know my age, was fixated on picking apart the patient to find something wrong with me despite my healthy lifestyle and avoiding the only basic question I had asked-how to help my memory and concentration with this disease. I would not recommend him at all.
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Dr Dempster's knowledge is impressive.He listens well and integrates your impressions and concerns with his assessments.
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My visit was an excellent.
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Love Dr Dempster
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Confirmation from specialist with good outcome. It took two months for an appointment with this specialist and nearly four months with another; a long time to wait.
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Dr Dempster is very knowledgeable and I respect his medical advice. I just felt rushed and didn't get to get through all the items on my list.
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Excellent provider- knowledgeable and informative
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We talked about hand drumming and exercise in treating Parkinson's
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First visit with Dr. Dempster regarding this specific medical issue. Excellent visit.
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We felt Dr. Dempster had read my husband's file with care. He explained possible neurological interactions with Amyloydosis. Were I to have neurological issues, I would seek his care. He is clearly whip smart, well informed,, kind And concerned. Having sat in on a slew of visits with my husband in the last decade, Dr. Dempster Stands out. We are grateful for his care.
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In on time, smoothly moved through check up.
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Dr. Dempster is a exceptional doctor. He listens, he has answers And a plan. He knows his client and it is a pleasure to go see him.
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I needed advice about something personal that is affecting my health & my doctor helped me with my decision.
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I requested a consultation/second opinion from Dr. Dempster. I'm grateful he honored that request! He was able to diagnosis the cause of ataxia and vision issues I've had for 7+ years after coming through past history and tests.
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The front desk and nurses were so thoughtful and kind!
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I feel like Dr. Dempster doesn't believe what I tell him.
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John has been an incredible asset to my wellbeing in my journey to reaching a healthy space again. He is my #1. I respect the HELL out of him.
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Dr. Dempster was friendly, but seemed dismissive and didn't really listen to my concerns. He also claimed that my medical history (stroke) was false and that the team of doctors that diagnosed my condition was incorrect. He attributed my symptoms to nothing more than a migraine and would not listen to my concerns about how in the past my severe headaches have been linked to conditioned that were diagnosed including pericarditis, effusion, and then tamponade. As indicated Dr. Dempster was friendly but seemed to have all of the answers, before asking questions or even bothering to listen to myself or the other health care representative (I am part of a research study) that was in the room. I only saw Dr. Dempster as part of a research study, but will not be seeking help from him in the future.
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Dr Dempster is an excellent provider
I am [age removed] years old and have a lot of history and living for a provider to take in. I was very satisfied.