Alon Orlev

Overview

Alon Orlev, MD, is neurosurgeon fellowship-trained in neurosurgical oncology, minimally invasive skull base neurosurgery, and cerebrovascular neurosurgery. Dr. Orlev loves to help solve complex surgical problems his patients face. He emphasizes patient education and seeks to ensure his patients feel empowered to make the best decisions for their health.Dr. Orlev served as a cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgeon at the largest academic neurosurgery department in Israel. He also served as the residency program director. He has an interest and growing experience in using innovative technology that allows precise, minimally invasive neurosurgical treatment of cranial lesions.Prior to beginning his journey in medicine, Dr. Orlev served as a helicopter pilot and flight instructor in the Israeli Airforce, where his experience making high-stakes, swift decisions now guides him in daily critical operative decision-making. Away from work, he loves to spend as much time as possible with his family, on the water or on the ski slopes. He also enjoys flying and hiking.

His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Tel Aviv University Medical School, Tel Aviv, Israel

Residency

Neurosurgery, Rabin Medical Center, Israel

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Neurology

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in WA

Fellowships

Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; Minimally Invasive Skull Base Neurosurgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, WA; Research Fellowship: Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery, Johns Hopki

Hospital Affiliations

Harrison Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital
St Clare Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hebrew

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Premera
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  • PPO

Locations

Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates at St. Joseph
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405

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.


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Is Dr. Alon Orlev a top-rated expert for Thrombophlebitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alon Orlev is classified as an Experienced expert for Thrombophlebitis, 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. Alon Orlev specialize in?

While Dr. Alon Orlev is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Thrombophlebitis, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Alon Orlev participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alon Orlev has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombophlebitis. You can view a list of Dr. Alon Orlev's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alon Orlev accept my insurance?

Dr. Alon Orlev accepts most major insurance plans, including Premera. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-274-7505 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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