
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 clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
550 17th Avenue, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
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 clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mcdougall is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mcdougall is currently accepting new patients.
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Richard Ellenbogen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ellenbogen is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Ellenbogen is currently accepting new patients.
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 highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Monteith is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Monteith is currently accepting new patients.
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 Neuroradiology, 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 Neuroradiology.
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
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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
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Endovascular EmbolizationDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Endovascular Embolization.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
- HydrocephalusDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Stent PlacementDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- StrokeDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Transmyocardial Revascularization
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
- 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.
- Brain TumorDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- DeliriumDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- GastrostomyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlioblastomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- MeningiomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- OsteochondromaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PicaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pica.
- PorencephalyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Porencephaly.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- SchizencephalyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Schizencephaly.
- SchwannomaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vertebral Artery DissectionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Vertebral Artery Dissection.

