The 20 Best Chordoma Doctors in Washington, US

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 Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Schwannoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Francis Senecal is an Oncologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Senecal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Senecal is currently accepting new patients.

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 Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

Dr. Byrd is board-certified in internal medicine, oncology and hematology. He completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at Oregon Health & Science University, where he also completed his residency and internship in internal medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

Dr. Garr's practice includes treatment of all surgical conditions of the neck and spine, including fractures, deformities, tumors, degenerative arthritic conditions, disk herniations, stenosis and infection. Dr. Garr and his spine care team are dedicated to diagnosing and treating back pain, surgically or non-surgically, in order to help his very large spectrum of patients feel better, work better, and enjoy life more. Dr. Garr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Brett Gourley is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Gourley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Nathaniel Whitney is a Neurosurgery provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Whitney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Whitney is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Ager is a Radiation Oncologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Ager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. Dr. Ager is currently accepting new patients.

Julian Gendreau is a primary care provider, practicing in Neurosurgery in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gendreau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Medulloblastoma, Tinnitus, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Manuel Ferreira is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Turbinectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Ferreira is currently accepting new patients.

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

Salvatore Di Maio is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Di Maio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Meningioma, Bone Tumor, and Nelson Syndrome.

Jason Rockhill is a Radiation Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rockhill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Rockhill is currently accepting new patients.

Lia Halasz is a Radiation Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Halasz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. Her top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Halasz is currently accepting new patients.

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 Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Epidural Abscess, and Hydrocephalus.

Brian Dial is an Orthopedics provider in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Dial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Chordoma, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Jacob Ruzevick is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ruzevick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Abscess, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Osteotomy.