Katie L. Krause
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Katie L. Krause

Neurosurgery
1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Expertise in
3
conditions
1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, 
Tacoma, WA 

Overview

Katie Krause MD specializes in degenerative spinal conditions; complex and minimally invasive spine surgery; spine and brain tumors; and general cranial neurosurgery.Away from work Dr. Krause enjoys hiking skiing football and finding good cheese and wine.

Dr. Krause is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Krause is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Krause is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

University of Washington - 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Rainier Health Network.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
St Michael Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Anthony Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Mandarin
Spanish
Vietnamese

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Cigna
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Community Health
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Coordinated Care
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Health Alliance
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Biomarker Effects of ALZ-801 in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease and APOE4/4 Genotype
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Biomarker Effects of ALZ-801 in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease and APOE4/4 Genotype
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: ALZ-801
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, 76-week Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Two Doses of Simufilam in Subjects With Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, 76-week Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Two Doses of Simufilam in Subjects With Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Simufilam
Study Phase: Phase 3
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21 Total Publications

Complications With Navigation-Assistance in Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Surgery.
Complications With Navigation-Assistance in Thoraco-Lumbar Spine Surgery.
Journal: Global spine journal
Published: February 27, 2026
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550 17th Avenue, Suite 500, 
Seattle, WA 
 (26.1 miles away)
206-320-2800
Languages Spoken:
English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Korean, Portuguese, Punjabi, Quechua, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients
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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.

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Is Dr. Katie L. Krause a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katie L. Krause is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Katie L. Krause specialize in?

While Dr. Katie L. Krause is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Katie L. Krause participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Katie L. Krause has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Katie L. Krause's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Katie L. Krause accept my insurance?

Dr. Katie L. Krause accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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