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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Vertebral Artery Dissection near Gig Harbor, WA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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      Marcus P. De Leon
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

      Franciscan Neurology Associates - Gig Harbor

      6401 Kimball Drive NW, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcus Ponce de Leon, MD, FAAN, is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders. He loves providing excellent, compassionate, evidence-based care to his patients and believes they should have a strong input into their care. Patient education and patient satisfaction are his priorities.Dr. Ponce de Leon is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the Movement Disorder Society. He most recently served as the director of the TBI Clinic/Intrepid Center at Madigan Army Medical Center and as an assistant professor of neurology with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.Away from work he enjoys hiking. Dr. De Leon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Military Health Care
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology | Military Health Care

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Hammett is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Hammett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top area of expertise is Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Hammett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Nurse Practitioner

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amanda Thomas is a Nurse Practitioner in Gig Harbor, Washington. Ms. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Ms. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Marathi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Madeleine Geraghty is a Neurologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Geraghty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, and Vertebral Artery Dissection. Dr. Geraghty is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      11567 Canterwood Blvd Nw, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Himes is a Hospital Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Himes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Josh Snavely
      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Nurse Practitioner
      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Nurse Practitioner

      Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

      1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Josh Snavely, DNP, ARNP is the clinical director for neurovascular services for Franciscan Medical Group and the stroke program chair for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.Josh understands that there is a level of trust provided to health care providers often due to the title they hold. He recognizes this unique privilege and strives to uphold that trust by maintaining honest, patient-centered relationships while also fulfilling his role as counselor and promoter of well-being.Josh maintains active memberships with the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses; Puget Sound Nurse Practitioner Association and American Association of Critical Care Nurses. His is also an Affiliate Clinical Instructor for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Washington.Outside of work Josh is an avid Mariners fan and also enjoys spending time hiking, camping and off-road exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with his family. Mr. Snavely is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection and Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Brian R. Kott
      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

      Tra-Minw, Ps

      1304 Fawcett Avenue, #100, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Kott is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kott is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Physician Assistant
      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Physician Assistant

      Carol Milgard Breast Center

      4525 South 19th Street, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Baker is a Physician Assistant in Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection and Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Lawrence Tsai
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph

      1608 S J Street, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Tsai, MD, provides care for the whole family, with a special focus on prevention. Dr. Tsai treats the whole person, considering mind, body and spirit, along with evidence-based medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Physician Assistant
      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Physician Assistant

      TRA Medical Imaging - Union

      2502 S Union Avenue, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Thompson is a Physician Assistant in Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Thompson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection and Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Radiology
      Advanced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Radiology

      Tra-Minw, Ps

      2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Wang is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Tra-Minw P S

      3402 S 18th St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Hwang is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Vertigo, and Herniated Disk.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

      Union Avenue Open Mri LLC

      2502 S Union Ave, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Wells is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Herniated Disk, and Diencephalic Syndrome.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1608 S J St, Fl 5, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Colin Iosso is a Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Iosso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine. Dr. Iosso is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Nurse Practitioner
      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Audry Kahlstrom is a Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Kahlstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top area of expertise is Vertebral Artery Dissection. Ms. Kahlstrom is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Internal Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      1717 S J St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Emily Yeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, and Spinal Shock. Dr. Yeh is currently accepting new patients.

      Melissa Barney
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      General Surgery

      Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Clare

      11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, 
      Lakewood, WA 
       (12.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Melissa Barney is a General Surgeon in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Barney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      David Wang
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Family Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Clinic - Port Orchard

      450 S Kitsap Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Port Orchard, WA 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Wang, DO, is a family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages. Dr. Wang strives to form a partnership with each patient and to take a whole patient approach to medicine. He focuses on all aspects of a patient's health care including access and means to receive the treatment needed. He measures success not in finding and treating disease but in seeking good health.Away from work, Dr. Wang enjoys rock climbing, surfing, photography, hiking, snowboarding, target shooting, traveling and kayaking. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sciatica, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Tra-Minw P S

      34515 9th Ave S, 
      Federal Way, WA 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Henneman is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Henneman has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, Vertigo, and CAPOS Syndrome.

      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Vertebral Artery Dissection
      Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine

      Franciscan Medical Group

      34515 9th Ave S, 
      Federal Way, WA 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Nepali
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anju Adhikari is a Hospital Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Adhikari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), DRESS Syndrome, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Dr. Adhikari is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      When should I see a Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors near Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors near Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctors near Gig Harbor, WA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Vertebral Artery Dissection 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 Vertebral Artery Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Vertebral Artery Dissection 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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