Overview
Dr. Litvack values a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to caring for patients suffering from benign or malignant brain tumors, head and neck cancers involving the brain and spine, chronic pain and degenerative spinal disorders. Dr. Litvack applies his unique expertise in skull base surgery, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive cranial, and minimally invasive spinal surgery to restore patients to health while minimizing the physical and emotional impact of surgery. His patients benefit from being fully informed of their disease and their treatment options. Dr. Litvack and his patients also benefit from 24/7 access to a team of fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons with extensive experience in Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Neuroanesthesia, Neuro-endocrinology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuro-Oncology and Radiation Oncology. Dr. Litvack has also been selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Doctor in the field of Neurosurgery.
Dr. Litvack is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.
Dr. Litvack is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Litvack is currently accepting new patients.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- PPO
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
550 17th Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98122
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA 98122
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Litvack 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.
The Association Of University Physicians
Richard Ellenbogen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ellenbogen is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.
Spine Center At Harborview
Randall Chesnut is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chesnut is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chesnut is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Cerebrovascular Center
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. Zachary N. Litvack
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zachary N. Litvack?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zachary N. Litvack by calling their office at 206-320-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zachary N. Litvack a top-rated expert for Pituitary Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zachary N. Litvack is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pituitary Tumor, 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. Zachary N. Litvack specialize in?
While Dr. Zachary N. Litvack is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, and Hypothalamic Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Zachary N. Litvack participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Zachary N. Litvack has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pituitary Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Zachary N. Litvack's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Zachary N. Litvack accept my insurance?
Dr. Zachary N. Litvack 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.
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
- Pituitary TumorDr. Litvack isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- ProlactinomaDr. Litvack isDistinguished. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- HydrocephalusDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Litvack isAdvanced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- ApoplexyDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Litvack isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.