Thomas D. Brieske PAC

- Neurological Surgery
Biography
Thomas Brieske, PA, has joined the neurosurgery department at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.
He earned his masters of clinical health sciences from the University of Washington in fulfilling a longtime interest in pursuing a career in healthcare.
He most recently worked as a neurosurgical physician assistant in Central Oregon and brings a wide range of experience to his current role, including providing surgical care to diverse patient populations in rural and urban settings throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
“Neurosurgery at its best is about helping patients get back to living a quality life after a life-changing event,” Brieske said. “My goal is to help patients identify their goals of care and then create a plan to help them return to a meaningful life connected to the relationships and activities that bring them purpose and joy.”
His philosophy of care is centered on honesty, respect, and excellence with a strong commitment to providing patients with accurate and understandable information.
“I believe in educating patients with clear, approachable language to empower them in shared decision-making while also respecting their social and cultural backgrounds,” he said.
In his free time, he enjoys woodworking and gardening, pastimes that allow him to use his hands to produce items he enjoys using that also fit well with his schedule, as well as outdoor activities such as cycling, flyfishing and river rafting.
Education
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MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Training Program
Degree: Master of Clinical Health Services
Insurance Accepted
- ATRIO Health Plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Devoted Health
- First Choice Health Network
- Health Net of Oregon
- Kaiser Permanente
- Majoris Health Systems
- Medicaid Oregon Health Plan
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Multiplan Network
- Pacific Medical Centers
- PacificSource Health Plans
- Providence Health Plan (PPO)
- Provider Network of America
- Regence - Oregon & Washington
- Samaritan Health Plan
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare
Where I See Patients
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Oregon Neurosurgery at PeaceHealth RiverBend Pavilion
3377 RiverBend Dr
5th Floor
Springfield, 97477
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