OUR PHYSICIANS
Medicine is a calling, not a business, for the physicians at Oregon Neurology Associates. Our seasoned neurologists are the region’s experts at diagnosing, managing and treating the full spectrum of neurological disorders. Beyond that comprehensive expertise, they also have areas of subspecialty training and special interest.
All our neurologists are members of the American Academy of Neurology and the Lane County Medical Society. Many of our doctors are members of other subspecialty medical societies and organizations as well.
Michael Balm, MD, a board-certified neurologist, has a special interest in diagnosing and treating disorders of the peripheral nerves and muscles. That interest is supported by his additional board certification in clinical neurophysiology and subspecialty training in the use of electrodiagnostic testing.
Dr. Balm’s patients have complimented him on his communication skills, and he takes time to make sure patients understand their disorders and their treatment options. “I’m a member of this community, and I want to take time to provide compassionate care. It’s important that my patients know why we do things, how we can help, and what it all means,” he says.
Dr. Balm graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in 1991. He completed a neurology residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in 1995 and his neurophysiology/electromyography fellowship at Mayo Clinic in 1996.
Sara Batya, MD, has a particular interest and specialty training in movement disorders such as Parkinson's Disease, dystonia, tremor, tics, and restless leg syndrome. She is a specialist in the management of deep brain stimulation, as well as non-surgical care of the complex and multifaceted aspects of these diseases. She also treats a broad range of other neurological disorders and enjoys developing long term relationships with her patients.
Dr. Batya earned her medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, and still has close connections with the medical community post-Katrina. She completed her residency in adult neurology and her fellowship in movement disorders at Stanford University.
Raymond N. Englander, MD, is a founding partner of Oregon Neurology Associates. He has a special interest in strokes, and serves as medical director of Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Stroke Center. He participates in public awareness campaigns to educate people about stroke warning signs. “I’m interested in each and every patient, and strive for the best outcomes possible,” he says. “And our group is dedicated to providing the highest-quality care for all patients, regardless how complicated their medical problems may be.”
Dr. Englander earned his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1972. He finished his neurology residency at the University of Virginia Hospital in 1976. He is board certified in neurology.
Dr. Englander was physician implementation chairman for Sacred Heart Medical Center’s electronic medical record, and today serves as a medical informaticist at Sacred Heart. He is widely published, especially in the areas of epilepsy and strokes, and has been a principal or sub-investigator in more than 75 clinical trials.
Steven Goins, MD, is board certified in pediatrics as well as adult and child neurology, and is one of just a few child neurologists in Oregon. Further, he is one of just a handful of pediatric neurologists trained in electromyography, a sophisticated diagnostic technique. He also sees patients of all ages with neuromuscular disease and uses Botox injections for treatment of movement disorders and spasticity.
Dr. Goins earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1979. After finishing his residency in pediatrics and fulfilling a commitment with the National Health Service Corps, he continued his training at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. There he completed a residency in adult and child neurology and stayed on faculty as a pediatric neurologist with a focus on neuromuscular disorders and neuro-oncology. He is currently a clinical assistant professor in the division of pediatric neurology at Oregon Health Science University.
Mark O. Herring, MD, especially enjoys his long-term relationships with patients who have chronic neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis, migraines, Parkinson’s, strokes and Alzheimer’s. As a “migrainer” himself, and with several spine operations under his belt, he relates especially well with those patients. “I enjoy visiting with all my patients, even those with difficult problems,” he says. “I really care about them, and feel fortunate to practice with partners who are truly compassionate.”
Dr. Herring earned his medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School in 1980. He completed a residency in neurology at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center, and was chief resident. He did additional training in psychiatry at the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital. He is board eligible in neurology. Dr. Herring is the former chief of medicine at McKenzie-Willamette Hospital, where he was also stroke director and served on the physicians’ leadership group.
Alexandre J. Lockfeld, MD, has a special interest and fellowship training in epilepsy. He strives for clear and open communication with his patients, and encourages them to understand their condition and to actively participate in medical decision-making.
He received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in 1985. He completed his neurology residency at the University of California, San Diego, and finished his epilepsy fellowship there in 1990. He is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. He has participated in clinical research in epilepsy and stroke.