Overview
David Weingarten, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with subspecialty training in neurosurgical oncology. Some conditions he treats include brain and spine trauma, brain and spine tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, spinal cord/nerve root compression (sciatica), and hydrocephalus.Dr. Weingarten enjoys working with people, and does his best to communicate the complexities of neurosurgery with words and concepts that are easy to understand. He believes it is paramount that his patients and their families have a good understanding of their condition and treatment options so they can make informed decisions that best meet their needs.Dr. Weingarten is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS).Away from work, Dr. Weingarten enjoys travel, sailing, bicycling, hiking and SCUBA diving.
Dr. Weingarten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, and Hydrocephalus.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
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The Association Of University Physicians
Michael Williams is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Allan Heller is a Neurosurgery provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Heller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Weingarten isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Weingarten isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Weingarten isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Weingarten isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Weingarten isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Weingarten isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.