Overview
Marcelo Vilela is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.
His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Herniation, Encephalocele, Spondylolisthesis, and Chordoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marcelo Vilela
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marcelo Vilela?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marcelo Vilela by calling their office at 206-326-3080. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marcelo Vilela a top-rated expert for Brain Herniation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marcelo Vilela is classified as an Experienced expert for Brain Herniation, 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. Marcelo Vilela specialize in?
While Dr. Marcelo Vilela is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Herniation, Encephalocele, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Marcelo Vilela participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marcelo Vilela has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Herniation. You can view a list of Dr. Marcelo Vilela's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marcelo Vilela accept my insurance?
Dr. Marcelo Vilela accepts most major insurance plans, including Cambia Health Solutions and Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-326-3080 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Vilela isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain HerniationDr. Vilela isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Vilela isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- ChordomaDr. Vilela isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Vilela isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- EncephaloceleDr. Vilela isExperienced. Learn about Encephalocele.
