Kristophe Jemel Karami DO MS

Summary

• Kristophe Karami, DO, is a neurosurgeon based in Clackamas, OR, specializing in neurosurgical spine surgery. Originally from the Northeast, he attended Brandeis University, Waltham, MA where he studied Neuroscience and attained his Bachelor's and Master's of Science degrees. He completed his medical education at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006, a neurological surgery residency at Ascension St John Hospital/Michigan State University in 2012 followed by a neurosurgical spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He has been employed at Northwest Permanente Physicians & Surgeons PC since 2013; from 2019-2024, he served as Chief of his department and now continues as a full-time practicing neurosurgeon at Northwest Permanente Physicians & Surgeons PC. Additionally, Dr. Karami is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and was previously an Instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His publications have focused on spine surgery topics, with several being frequently cited in the field.