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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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

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 Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

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 Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Physicians have the great privilege of being entrusted to guide patients on a path to better health. Oncologists have the difficult task of rendering therapies which can add years of life but may take from the quality of those years. My desire to add quality and years to my patients lives is what drives me to do cancer research. Dr. Meier is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Meier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Dr. Michael Doherty is a Neurologist who specializes in Epilepsy care. He joined the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in 2003 and is the Medical Director of our Epilepsy program. Dr. Doherty works closely with Swedish’s multidisciplinary epilepsy team on state of the art therapies. Specific interests include special needs populations, medication management during pregnancy, new onset seizure, hard-to-treat epilepsy and neurostimulation or surgical treatments of epilepsy. Dr. Doherty was selected by Seattle Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Doherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Loh's goal is to provide the most advanced, evidence-based care with compassion. Dr. Loh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Wang is a board-certified neurosurgeon that believes all individuals are entitled to VIP care and treats all of his patients as he would want his own family treated. Recognizing each patient's unique needs, he delivers compassionate and personalized care. Dr. Wang realizes that surgery can be daunting and works with each patient to exhaust all non-invasive therapies before performing surgery. When he offers surgery, please know that Dr. Wang keeps abreast of the latest literature and technologies to ensure that his patients receive the best care. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Lordosis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Dr. Charles Cobbs is a Neurosurgeon that specializes in brain tumor surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and neurosurgery. He is the Director of The Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, running, cycling and skiing. Dr. Cobbs was also selected by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Doctor in the field of Neurosurgery for consecutive years. Dr. Cobbs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Huong Pham, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist with special interest in brain tumors, radiosurgery, breast cancer, prostate cancer and brachytherapy.Dr. Pham strives to be accessible to her patients, welcoming their questions and concerns. In collaboration with her multidisciplinary team, she does everything in her power to give her patients the highest quality, safest and most accurate treatment available.Away from work, Dr. Pham enjoys spending time with her family and playing sports including tennis, snowboarding and surfing. Dr. Pham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. Her top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

Dean Shibata is a Neuroradiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shibata has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Brain Aneurysm.

Ashok Modha is a Neurosurgery provider in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Modha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

Brendan Mccullough is a Neuroradiologist in Lynnwood, Washington. Dr. Mccullough is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Vertebroplasty.

Christopher Blackmore is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Blackmore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Scoliosis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

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 Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Schwannoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Dr. Bonm strives to partner with his patients, ensure they are well-informed regarding their options, and decide among those options together. He aims to simplify care for his patients by attending to both their neurologic and their oncologic needs. His goal is to get to know each patient and their families, in order to be able to deliver personalized care in a manner that is consistent with their needs, desires, and values. Dr. Bonm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Glioblastoma.

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