Overview
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 Diabetes Insipidus (DI). His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
550 17th Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98122
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Litvack has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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 Diabetes Insipidus (DI). Her top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Epidural Abscess, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy.
Rakesh Kumar is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetes Insipidus (DI). His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Bone Tumor, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Endoscopy, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
Manuel Ferreira is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ferreira is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetes Insipidus (DI). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Turbinectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Pituitary TumorDr. Litvack isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- ProlactinomaDr. Litvack isDistinguished. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- HydrocephalusDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- ApoplexyDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.