Presenter: Alena Guggenheim, ND

Original Date: June 10, 2023

We have come to rely on Dr. Guggenheim for insight into neurology and autoimmunity. These insights are due to work with unique issues particularly as her work at OHSU has led to work with long COVID, POTS and Ehler Danlos Syndrome, but she started off back in 2015, helping us explore rheumatology. She has a keen perspective on links between rheumatology and autoimmunity. She will update and connect the dots between all of these interests as they relate to autoimmunity and its updated challenges, which seem especially relevant to the reactivation of autoimmune challenges in the 'post' pandemic era.

Alena Guggenheim is a 4th generation physician. Her medical education started on the floor next to her mother’s desk at the age of 4. Dermatology textbooks were particularly fascinating. Now she is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, School of Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2007, then completed her residency in 2009 at the same institution. Dr. Guggenheim specializes in the care of children and adults with chronic pain and joint hypermobility disorders. She enjoys working with patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and associated complex symptoms. She likes to help patients navigate health care options and empowering them to make informed decisions.

 1.0 General and 0.5 Pharmacology CEUs approved by OBNM