Overview
Christopher Smythies is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Smythies is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Awake Craniotomy.
Dr. Smythies is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
915 6th Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher J. Smythies
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Smythies?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Smythies by calling their office at 253-403-7277. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher J. Smythies a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher J. Smythies is classified as an Advanced expert for Meningioma, 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. Christopher J. Smythies specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher J. Smythies is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Smythies accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher J. Smythies accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-403-7277 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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- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Smythies isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Smythies isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Smythies isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Fractured SpineDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- GlioblastomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Herniated DiskDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- HydrocephalusDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pallister-Hall SyndromeDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Pallister-Hall Syndrome.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pituitary TumorDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- StrokeDr. Smythies isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
