Rod Oskouian
Expertise in
26
conditions
Expertise in
26
conditions
550 17th Avenue, Suite 500, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Dr. Oskouian is a neurosurgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders. As the Chief of the Complex Spine Department, his clinical practice located on the Swedish/Cherry Hill campus in Seattle focuses on scoliosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma, spine fractures, spinal surgery revisions, osteoporosis, spinal cord injury, degenerative disc disease, spine tumors, stereotactic spinal radiosurgery, spine infections, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Oskouian received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Virginia under the late Dr. John Jane, Sr. Dr. Oskouian completed his neurosurgery fellowship at the New Zealand National Hospital in Auckland. Dr. Oskouian has published in numerous medical journals and textbooks, including Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Clinics of North America, the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Focus and Spine. His philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive, individualized medical care for his patients based on the most recent scientific advances. Dr. Oskouian also believes prevention, communication and education are a vital component of a patient’s long-term health and well-being. Dr. Oskouian offers the Digital Surgical Experience to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Oskouian was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor.

Dr. Oskouian is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 362 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine , 2001

Residency

University of Virginia School of Medicine , 2002

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in VA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Auckland City Hospital , 2007

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Swedish Medical Center
Jefferson Healthcare
Olympic Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

550 17th Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Oskouian 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.

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Kyphosis
Ganglioneuroblastoma
Scoliosis
Meningocele
Vertebroplasty
Craniectomy
Facet Joint Syndrome
Schwannomatosis
Subdural Hematoma
Ganglioglioma
Hyperhidrosis
Spondylolisthesis
Acromegaly
Gliomatosis Cerebri
Syringomyelia
Epidural Hematoma
Tuberous Sclerosis
Spinal Stenosis
Encephalocele
Microvascular Decompression
Sciatica
Syringobulbia
Gliosarcoma
Chordoma
Laminectomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Myelomeningocele
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
Cordotomy
Hemangiopericytoma
Peripheral Neuropathy
Spinal Tumor
Osteomyelitis
Prolactinoma
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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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Is Dr. Rod Oskouian a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rod Oskouian is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spondylolisthesis, 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. Rod Oskouian specialize in?

While Dr. Rod Oskouian is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Rod Oskouian participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rod Oskouian has published 362 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Rod Oskouian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Rod Oskouian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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