Overview
Dr. Michael Doherty is a Neurologist who specializes in Epilepsy care. He joined the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in 2003 and is the Medical Director of our Epilepsy program. Dr. Doherty works closely with Swedish’s multidisciplinary epilepsy team on state of the art therapies. Specific interests include special needs populations, medication management during pregnancy, new onset seizure, hard-to-treat epilepsy and neurostimulation or surgical treatments of epilepsy. Dr. Doherty was selected by Seattle Magazine as a Top Doctor.
Dr. Doherty is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 331 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Doherty has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Neurological Surgery Clinic At Harborview Medical Center
Michael Levitt is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Levitt is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Levitt is currently accepting new patients.
Alvord Brain Tumor Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake
Jerome Graber is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Graber is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Graber is currently accepting new patients.
Memory And Brain Wellness Center At Harborview
Kimiko Domoto is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Domoto is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dementia, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Domoto is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Doherty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Doherty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Doherty by calling their office at 206-320-3492. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Doherty a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Doherty is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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. Michael Doherty specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Doherty is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Michael Doherty participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Doherty has published 330 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Doherty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Doherty accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Doherty accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-3492 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
- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Doherty isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Memory LossDr. Doherty isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- SeizuresDr. Doherty isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- FibromyalgiaDr. Doherty isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Partial SeizureDr. Doherty isAdvanced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Doherty isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Doherty isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Doherty isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Chronic PainDr. Doherty isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Doherty isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.