Dr. Kuether received his medical degree from University of Kansas in 1993 followed by 7 years of neurosurgical at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Kuether added additional training with a Fellowship in Neurointerventional Radiology from the Dotter Institute at OHSU where he served as Assistant Professor of Interventional Neuroradiology until 2000 when he left for private practice.

Dr. Kuether is board certified in Neurosurgery and is the Director of Neurotrauma at Legacy Emanuel Hospital.

Dr. Kuether performs all aspects of brain and spine surgery, including complex tumors and reconstruction, and non fusion technology such as artificial cervical disc replacement and emphasizes minimally invasive techniques throughout his practice. He has received additional training in endovascular surgery specializing in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and stroke.


Kuether Brain and Spine is located at Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Dr. Kuether operates at Legacy Good Samaritan, Legacy Emanuel, and Wilshire Surgery Center (which is located across from St. Vincent Hospital in Beaverton).

Dr. Kuether’s specialties include:

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery without fusion
  • Microscopic discectomies and decompression
  • Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
  • Artificial disc replacement
  • Minimally invasive fusions

Dr. Kuether enjoys skiing, fishing, traveling, ATV riding and spending time with his family.

As a very talanted surgeon who has experienced both neck and spine surgery himself, Dr. Todd Kuether understands the importance of quality care.

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