The 20 Best Deep Brain Stimulation Doctors in Washington, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Deep Brain Stimulation

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Deep Brain Stimulation near Washington, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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34 providers found
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Farrokh Farrokhi, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumors and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). Dr. Farrokhi takes the time to get to know each patient, working to understand their wants and needs, and letting those guide therapies. He sees himself as a partner within the larger health care team, working to deliver the personalized care that each patient deserves.In addition to taking care of patients, Dr. Farrokhi organizes and participates in international volunteerism. This work focuses on research and education, advancing neurosurgical care in developing countries.Dr. Farrokhi has been named Top Doctor by Seattle Met and Seattle magazine continuously since 2009. Dr. Farrokhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Farrokhi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Farrokhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Nora is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Nora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Nora is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Wang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Lordosis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Inland NW ASC

    105 W 8th Ave, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Carlson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Carlson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    Neurological Surgery Clinic At UW Medical Center – Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St Fl 1, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Ko is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic

    12039 NE 128th St Ste 500, 
    Kirkland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryder Gwinn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Gwinn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    610 South Sherman Street, Suite 201, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Aldred is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Aldred is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Multicare Neuroscience Center Of Washington

    915 6th Ave., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Harris is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Harris is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pravin Khemani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Khemani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Khemani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. She is also highly rated in 3 other 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. Dr. Krause is currently accepting new patients.

    1600 East Jefferson Street, A Level, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angeli Mayadev is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mayadev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Opisthotonos. Dr. Mayadev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Radiology

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wei Wu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Edmonds is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Edmonds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, Increased Head Circumference, Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Ojemann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ojemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Hemimegalencephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Physician Assistant
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martha Short is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Ms. Short is currently accepting new patients.

    Registered Nurse
    Registered Nurse
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelsey Gullickson is a Registered Nurse provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gullickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gullickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Swedish First Hill

    747 Broadway, 0, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina understands a successful nursing practice requires careful listening, counseling, educating, and advocating on behalf of a patient which also extends to patient's family and friends. She employs evidence-based practice, shared decision making, and team-based care approaches to provide optimal care and to achieve this philosophy. Kristina is excited to contribute to the building of the Providence Neuroscience Institute in Everett and collaborate with WSU Medical School. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Hematoma, Kyphosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Campbell is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

    Physician Assistant
    Physician Assistant
    550 17th Avenue, Suite 540, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Payson is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Payson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor and Deep Brain Stimulation. Ms. Payson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Grannan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Grannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    Madigan Army Medical Center

    9040 Jackson Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Gendreau is a primary care provider, practicing in Neurosurgery in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gendreau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Deep Brain Stimulation?

    Deep brain stimulation (DBS) uses a device called a neurostimulator to deliver electrical signals to the areas of the brain that control movement, pain, mood, weight, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, and awakening from a coma.

    When should I see a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in Washington, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in Washington, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Deep Brain Stimulation doctors in Washington, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Deep Brain Stimulation doctors in Washington, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in Washington, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Deep Brain Stimulation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Deep Brain Stimulation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in Washington, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Deep Brain Stimulation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Deep Brain Stimulation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Deep Brain Stimulation doctors in Washington, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Deep Brain Stimulation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Deep Brain Stimulation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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