The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

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The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) Doctors in Washington, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) near Washington, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Katie L. Krause
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Krause MD specializes in degenerative spinal conditions; complex and minimally invasive spine surgery; spine and brain tumors; and general cranial neurosurgery.Away from work Dr. Krause enjoys hiking skiing football and finding good cheese and wine. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion.

    Douglas D. Backous
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology
    21911 76th Avenue West, Suite 211, 
    Edmonds, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    It is my privilege to treat each person who chooses my care with respect and dignity as they come to understand the nature of their medical condition and choose a treatment option. Dr. Backous is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Haynor is a Neuroradiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Haynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

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    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology

    Inland Imaging LLC

    525 S Cowley St, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bayona is a Neuroradiologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Bayona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Penelope Thomas is a Neuroradiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Her top areas of expertise are Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, and PEHO Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Radiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Radiology

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Yuh is a Radiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yuh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neuroradiology

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sammy Chu is a Neuroradiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynne Taylor is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery

    Alvord Brain Tumor Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manuel Ferreira is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Turbinectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Ferreira is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Rubinstein is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rubinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Vertigo, Hearing Loss, and Acoustic Neuroma. Dr. Rubinstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Alipi Bonm
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurology
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Glioblastoma.

    Brittany N. Gallaher
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Family Medicine

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Edmonds

    7315 212th Street SW, Suite 101/207, 
    Edmonds, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittany Gallaher, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, preventive health care and women’s health.Dr. Gallaher loves meeting new families and people of all ages, working to building lasting relationships in support of their good health. She is inspired when she sees her patients tackle a medical condition and rise above it through perseverance and resiliency.Away from work, Dr. Gallaher enjoys spending time with her three young daughters, going to parks, spending time at the beach, going on walks with her family and their dog, crafting, reading, boating and kayaking. Dr. Gallaher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Her top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    Multicare Neuroscience Institute-Tacoma

    915 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Bell is a Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Secondary Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Otolaryngology
    217 West Cataldo Avenue, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Schmitt is an Otolaryngologist in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Myringotomy. Dr. Schmitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Internal Medicine

    Swedish Cancer Institute-Issaquah

    751 NE Blakely Dr Ste 1090, 
    Issaquah, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simone Dekker is an Internal Medicine provider in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Dekker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hemangioblastoma, Laminectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Medical Genetics | Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Medical Genetics | Neurology

    The Association Of University Physicians

    1701 Columbia Rd, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fuki Hisama is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hisama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Her top areas of expertise are Werner Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, and Cornelia De Lange Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baburaj Thankappan is a Neurologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Thankappan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurosurgery

    Southwest Washington Neurosurgery

    615 Lilly Rd NE Ste 140, 
    Olympia, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Lazio is a Neurosurgery provider in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Lazio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Lazio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)

    Alvord Brain Tumor Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Graber is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Graber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Graber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
    Neurology

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J St # 5, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth John is a Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)?

    Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a disorder in which tumors form on the nerves of the brain and spine (the central nervous system). It may be passed down (inherited) in families.

    Although it has a similar name to neurofibromatosis type 1, it is a different and separate condition.

    When should I see a Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor in Washington, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor in Washington, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctors in Washington, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctors in Washington, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor in Washington, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor in Washington, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctors in Washington, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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