Farrokh Farrokhi
Advanced in Movement Disorders

Dr. Farrokh Farrokhi

Neurosurgery
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Advanced in Movement Disorders
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

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 Movement Disorders. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Movement Disorders.

Graduate Institution
Baylor College Of Medicine, Houston - 1998
Residency
Neurosurgery, University of Washington, Seattle - 2006
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Harrison Medical Center
Jefferson Healthcare
Olympic Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

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.

33 Total Publications

Renaming Twiddler's syndrome: an argument for change to reflect a diverse set of aetiologies, patients and devices.
Renaming Twiddler's syndrome: an argument for change to reflect a diverse set of aetiologies, patients and devices.
Journal: BMJ case reports
Published: March 25, 2025
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