The 20 Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors in Washington, US

Michael Levitt is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Levitt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Levitt is currently accepting new patients.

Louis Kim is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. McDougall became certified as a neurosurgeon in 1993. He has focused his entire career on the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, and he was one of the first neurosurgeons in the country to receive fellowship training in endovascular techniques. Once Guglielmi detachable coils received FDA approval in 1995, he was the first neurosurgeon in North America to treat a patient with an intracranial aneurysm using this device. Since that time, he has been extensively involved in research to improve endovascular techniques including being the principal investigator on large, randomized, international studies. He is a past president of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons, has published over two hundred papers in peer reviewed journals and been an invited lecturer on every continent except Antarctica. Dr. Mcdougall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Christopher Zylak is an Interventional Radiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Zylak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Ascites, Tenosynovitis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Dr. Monteith's philosophy of care is to approach the care of each of his patients as if they were a member of his own family. He strives to give his patients the best possible outcome by combining the latest technological advances with personalized clinical care. When possible, he uses endovascular or minimally invasive surgical approaches, so that his patients can recover from their procedure and get back to their normal lives as soon as possible. Dr. Monteith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Christopher Loiselle is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Loiselle's philosophy of care is to provide patient-centered, team-directed care while prioritizing the patient's goals and concerns. Patients and their families are often overloaded with information following a diagnosis; Dr. Loiselle's goal is to educate patients and their family members about treatment options and help develop a plan for an optimal outcome. Dr. Loiselle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Schwannoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Patel is a neurosurgeon at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute. His philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive care and superior service in order to help and change the lives of his patients for the better. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Brian Kott is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Kott is currently accepting new patients.

Laligam Sekhar is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sekhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Sekhar is currently accepting new patients.

Basavaraj Ghodke is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ghodke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Chemosis, Endovascular Embolization, and Stent Placement.

Danial Hallam is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hallam has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Yiping Li is a Neuroradiologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

Michelle Thompson is an Internal Medicine provider in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphocytic Colitis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Jeffrey Chick is an Interventional Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are SVC Obstruction, Chylous Ascites, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.

Yuen Yee is a Gastroenterologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

Tom Yan, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in pulmonary medicine for adults. Dr. Yan holds a special interest in pleural disease and management of pleural effusion, especially malignant pleural effusion or pleural fluid from cancer.An essential component of Dr. Yan's care is helping patients and their families understand their disease and its treatment options. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

William Clark is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Burien, Washington. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Ryan, MD, specializes in endovascular neurosurgery, vascular neurosurgery, cranial neurosurgery and general neurosurgery. Dr. Ryan strives to learn about his patients so he can develop a plan of care that meets each individual's needs and goals.Away from work, Dr. Ryan enjoys spending time with family, sports, food and wine.Watch a Video:Dr. Ryan discusses stroke treatments with Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner inMicrosoft's Outside In - Bobby Wagner FAST54.Dr. Ryan and stroke patient Michael Martinez onKing 5’s New Day Northwest share Bobby Wagner’s FAST54 Stroke Education platformand the importance of a fast reaction to identifying a stroke.Procedures and Conditions TreatedBrain aneurysmBrain AVMBrain tumorsCarotid stenosisAcute strokeTrigeminal neuralgiaSpinal vascular malformationsDural arteriovenous fistulaIntracranial stenosisSubdural hematomaBrain, head and neck embolization. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

David Robinson, MD, specializes in neuroradiology, neurointerventional radiology, angiography, interventional radiology, treatment of stroke and TIA including intracranial and extracranial neurovascular angioplasty and stenting, treatment of aneurysms and vascular malformations.Dr. Robinson has been practicing at Virginia Mason Medical Center since 1998. Since that time, he has performed thousands of minimally invasive image guided procedures, spanning the entire gamut of the most current, state-of-the-art technologies. He has consistently led the way toward the future of minimally invasive image guided neurovascular interventions, being among the first physicians in Washington state and the nation to place nitinol stents for carotid artery stenosis (1998), perform intra-arterial therapy for emergent treatment of acute stroke (1998), intracranial aneurysm coiling (1998), lumbar drainage for subarachnoid hemorrhage (1999), intracranial angioplasty for atherosclerotic disease(1999), trans-venous approach for dural arterial venous fistula (2001), balloon assisted (2000) and stent assisted (2003) aneurysm coiling, neurovascular embolization with Onyx liquid Embolic agent (2004), and flow diversion stenting for intracranial aneurysms (2006). He has lectured extensively on minimally invasive neurovascular interventions including intra-arterial therapy for acute stroke and carotid artery stenting, having safely performed hundreds of these interventions over many years. Dr. Robinson's overarching objective in managing patients with neurovascular diseases is to guide the patient to the safest least invasive management option that will optimize the likelihood of maintaining (or restoring) full functional independence and a full life. This will often results in the decision not to perform surgery, or even a minimally invasive intervention, but instead to optimize medical management, if this is felt to pose the least risk for the patient. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Intussusception in Children, Lung Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Endovascular Embolization.

Dr. Landis is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. He truly enjoys the challenge of caring for cancer patients. A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming for a patient and their family. From the beginning he will review the diagnosis in detail, the treatment options, and the potential results of each option, including possible side effects. Dr. Landis enjoys seeing his patients over time, during the course of treatment, and in follow-up. Often it takes some time to understand the patients priorities and wishes. As a physician, he believes in prioritizing the patients quality of life and listening to understand their desires and incorporate this into an individualized treatment plan. He strives to provide the best possible care to all of his patients. Dr. Landis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.