Overview
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 highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Patel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akshal S. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akshal S. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akshal S. Patel by calling their office at 206-320-3470. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akshal S. Patel a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshal S. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akshal S. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Akshal S. Patel is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Akshal S. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akshal S. Patel has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Akshal S. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akshal S. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Akshal S. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-3470 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain AbscessDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.