The 20 Best Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA
Find the Top Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Experts and Specialists
Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists - Ballard
Dr. Sachin Gupta is the Director of the Swedish Cochlear Implant Program, and Director of the Swedish Acoustic Neuroma Program. Dr. Gupta is a board-certified Neurotologist, who specializes in treatment of disorders of the ear and skull base. His particular interests include minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery, cochlear implantation, and vestibular schwannoma (“acoustic neuroma”) surgery. Prior to joining Swedish, he had the privilege of serving as the Director of Otology and Neurotology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, followed by several years as an academic Neurotologist at Oregon & Health Science University. Dr. Gupta takes the time to understand each patient's goals to form an individualized treatment plan. He frequently collaborates with providers from Audiology, Neurosurgery, and Head & Neck Surgery, and actively communicates with referring providers to ensure everyone stays on the same page. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Acoustic Neuroma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Cerebrovascular Center
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Monteith is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Monteith is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Neurosurgery - Cherry Hill
Dr. Litvack values a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to caring for patients suffering from benign or malignant brain tumors, head and neck cancers involving the brain and spine, chronic pain and degenerative spinal disorders. Dr. Litvack applies his unique expertise in skull base surgery, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive cranial, and minimally invasive spinal surgery to restore patients to health while minimizing the physical and emotional impact of surgery. His patients benefit from being fully informed of their disease and their treatment options. Dr. Litvack and his patients also benefit from 24/7 access to a team of fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons with extensive experience in Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Neuroanesthesia, Neuro-endocrinology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuro-Oncology and Radiation Oncology. Dr. Litvack has also been selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Doctor in the field of Neurosurgery. Dr. Litvack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Litvack is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Litvack is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Cerebrovascular Center
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
Spine Specialists At SNI
Dr. Oskouian is a neurosurgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders. As the Chief of the Complex Spine Department, his clinical practice located on the Swedish/Cherry Hill campus in Seattle focuses on scoliosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma, spine fractures, spinal surgery revisions, osteoporosis, spinal cord injury, degenerative disc disease, spine tumors, stereotactic spinal radiosurgery, spine infections, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Oskouian received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Virginia under the late Dr. John Jane, Sr. Dr. Oskouian completed his neurosurgery fellowship at the New Zealand National Hospital in Auckland. Dr. Oskouian has published in numerous medical journals and textbooks, including Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Clinics of North America, the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Focus and Spine. His philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive, individualized medical care for his patients based on the most recent scientific advances. Dr. Oskouian also believes prevention, communication and education are a vital component of a patient’s long-term health and well-being. Dr. Oskouian offers the Digital Surgical Experience to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Oskouian was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Oskouian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Oskouian is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Oskouian is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seth Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist/neurotologist who provides cares for a wide-range of ear problems ranging from hearing loss and chronic ear disease to skull-base tumors. He specializes in cochlear implants, acoustic neuroma, hearing reconstructive surgery, chronic ear disease, and other medical and surgical management of ear problems.Dr. Schwartz enjoys helping people to communicate better through hearing restoration surgery and cochlear implants, which is a large part of what he does as the head of the cochlear implant program at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. He finds it hugely rewarding to be able to play a part in enhancing the quality of patients' lives through this transformative surgery.When not busy practicing medicine, Dr. Schwartz enjoys skiing, biking and spending time in the outdoors. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, Schwannoma, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology and American Board Of Otolaryngology, Neurotology. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Farrokh Farrokhi, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumors and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). Dr. Farrokhi takes the time to get to know each patient, working to understand their wants and needs, and letting those guide therapies. He sees himself as a partner within the larger health care team, working to deliver the personalized care that each patient deserves.In addition to taking care of patients, Dr. Farrokhi organizes and participates in international volunteerism. This work focuses on research and education, advancing neurosurgical care in developing countries.Dr. Farrokhi has been named Top Doctor by Seattle Met and Seattle magazine continuously since 2009. Dr. Farrokhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Farrokhi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Farrokhi is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Stephen Bayles, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, conservation laryngeal surgery, skull base surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, mediastinal surgery and sinus surgery. He offers state-of-the-art treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic and microvascular surgery.Dr. Bayles strives to not only take care of a patient’s cancer but also to return them to the most functional status they can achieve. He understands their vulnerability and the importance of having somebody they trust delivering their care and addressing their physical and emotional concerns. He hopes his patients leave his office knowing they have been heard and cared for, and will continue to feel safe and cared for throughout their cancer journey.Dr. Bayles serves as the Director of Head and Neck Oncology, and Section Head for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, at Virginia Mason. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle and Seattle Met magazines in 2008-2021.Outside his practice, Dr. Bayles enjoys hiking, fishing and mountaineering. Dr. Bayles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bayles is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery, American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bayles is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Thyroid Nodule, Secondary Peritonitis, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Robinson is board certified in National Board Of Medical Examiners and American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Craig Miller, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist with specialty training in rhinology, neurorhinology and skull base surgery and reconstruction. He is committed to providing the highest quality of care possible to each patient he serves.Dr. Miller takes a patient-centered, collaborative approach to medical care that fosters a therapeutic alliance. He draws on an individual's experiences and values in order to ensure optimal surgical and medical management of their condition. He also strives to ensure his patients feel comfortable speaking up, questioning and challenging the decisions that are made for their care to ensure they align with their best interests and goal for optimal outcomes.Dr. Miller is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and North American Skull Base Society.Away from work, he enjoys traveling and exploring the Pacific Northwest, along with skiing, hiking, golfing and cycling. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Turbinectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Caoilin Hoctor, PA-C, strives to provide the highest quality care while maintaining an efficient and organized practice. She values trust and clear communication with her patients.A graduate of a surgically focused PA program, Caoilin is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants. Ms. Hoctor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Ms. Hoctor is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.
Central Main Building
Alan Leung is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
Gme Office University Of Washington
Jeffrey Chick is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses SVC Obstruction, Chylous Ascites, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.
Swedish Cerebrovascular Center
Dr. Tymchak understands the impact of neurosurgical disease on patients and their families. He takes the time to listen and educate patients about their conditions and treatment plans. He works hard to provide the care patients and their families deserve, and will always be honest and forthright when discussing surgical options. Dr. Tymchak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Aneurysm, Brain Stem Cancer, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Tymchak is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Tymchak is currently accepting new patients.
Ben And Catherine Ivy Center For Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment
Dr. Miri Kim offers comprehensive neurosurgical treatment and has a special interest in brain tumors. Committed to delivering kind and compassionate care, she prioritizes patient education and advocacy, ensuring each individual understands their treatment options thoroughly. Dr. Kim is also dedicated to brain tumor research, working to find better solutions for her patients and improve their outcomes. In her free time, Dr. Kim enjoys reading, running, and yoga. As recent transplants to Seattle, she loves exploring Seattle with her husband and young daughter. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Astrocytoma, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
Gme Office University Of Washington
Alexander Chiu is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty.
Gme Office University Of Washington
Jacob Ruzevick is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ruzevick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Abscess, Craniopharyngioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Osteotomy.
Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake
Al-waleed Abuzeid is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Abuzeid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abuzeid is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Trac Duong practices all aspects of adult and pediatric otolaryngology with a special interest in treating disorders of hearing and balance, as well as infections of the ear and skull base. He has performed operations to improve hearing including BAHA (bone-anchored hearing aid) and cochlear implantation. He also diagnoses and treats patients with dizziness and vertigo, including Meniere’s disease. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Duong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Patrick Marcin is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Marcin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026













