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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

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

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

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

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 Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

My specialty reminds me daily that people are resilient and able to recover and accomplish great things with boundless energy despite grave injuries and illnesses. I am constantly inspired by those with whom I work. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

Dr. Lim believes in providing his patients with rehabilitation services in a compassionate manner, to promote maximum levels of functional independence as well as optimal psychological and social adjustment to disabling conditions. He is committed to listening to his patients and their loved ones to optimize integration back into the community while addressing physiological complications. His passion is seeing patients achieve the highest quality of life after a life changing event. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia.

David Tirschwell is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Tirschwell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Siderosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tirschwell is currently accepting new patients.

William Longstreth is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Longstreth is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Longstreth is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Levitt is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Levitt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Levitt is currently accepting new patients.

Thabele Leslie-Mazwi is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Leslie-Mazwi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Leslie-Mazwi is currently accepting new patients.

As rehabilitation specialists, we are in the privileged position of encountering wonderful people during the course of our practice. The courage and fortitude that they show during recovery from some very difficult situations is inspiring. The prospect of new research and advances in our field over the next several years adds further excitement to our practice. My objective is to use evidence-based best practices in our field to help guide each of my patients toward maximizing their overall health and well-being. Dr. Moo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Spinal Stenosis.

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 Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Brain Aneurysm.

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

I find that every patient has a story, and by listening and asking questions, I can almost always find their diagnosis in their story. Dr. Venema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Migraine.

Dr. Kwon is a board-certified neurologist and stroke specialist, with experience in both acute and outpatient settings. She is dedicated to providing up-to-date expertise and individualized care for patients with cerebrovascular conditions. Her role is primarily as an advisor who empowers patients with knowledge and options, so they can make the best decisions for their health. She believes every patient should be treated with dignity and kindness, and strives to make each interaction rewarding and enjoyable. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Bruce Psaty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Psaty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Rhabdomyolysis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Psaty is currently accepting new patients.

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 Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Lance Larson, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in primary care for adults, with an emphasis on preventive medicine.Dr. Larson approaches patient care with empathy and understanding. He acknowledges the importance of letting patients fully express their concerns, and becoming a friend and partner in their health care journey.Dr. Larson was born and raised in Bellevue, and has gone on to raise two children here. Along with his active family, he enjoys water and snow sports and is an avid Seahawks fan, having been a season ticket holder since they began in 1976. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Bartter Syndrome, Pulmonary Embolism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.