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.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- PPO
Locations
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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Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Orlev isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Orlev isExperienced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- HemangiomaDr. Orlev isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Orlev isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Orlev isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Orlev isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.