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Traumatic Brain Injury UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBTraumatic brain injury (also referred to as TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. The severity of the injury …

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Meet Our Newest Neurological Surgery Residents!

WEBMeet Our Newest Neurological Surgery Residents! Submitted by neurosur on Thu, 04/08/2021 - 07:59. Eliza Baird-Daniel, MD. Originally from Seattle, Eliza attended …

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Surgeon UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBImad S. Khan, MD, MPH is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. He is a neurosurgeon specializing in …

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Meet our New UW Neurological Surgery Fellows

WEBMeet our New UW Neurological Surgery Fellows. David J. Bonda, MD, (Pediatric) Stephanie H. Chen, MD (Endovascular), Imad S. Khan, MD (Spine), Patrick Kim, MD …

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Ischemic Stroke UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBIschemic stroke represents about 80 percent of all strokes in the United States. The blockage of arteries can occur in large arteries in the neck or the base of the brain, or in …

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Providers UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBProfessor of Neurological Surgery; Director of Seattle Children's Hydrocephalus Program; Medical Director of Seattle Children’s Sports Concussion Program

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Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD, FACS

WEBRichard G. Ellenbogen, MD, FACS is Professor and Theodore S. Roberts Endowed Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. He is an …

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Concussions UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBConcussions. Concussion is another word for mild traumatic brain injury. A bump on the head, or a shaking of the head strong enough to cause what is known as whiplash, can …

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Imad S. Khan, MD UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBImad S. Khan, MD, MPH is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. He is a neurosurgeon specializing in complex …

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Gamma Knife Center at Harborview

WEBGamma Knife radiosurgery revolutionized the treatment of human brain diseases when it was introduced more than four decades ago. The UW Medicine Gamma Knife Center at …

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Movement Disorders UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBThe UW Medicine Gamma Knife Center at Harborview Medical Center offers four surgical procedures for patients who suffer from movement disorders: Pallidotomy and …

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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery UW Department of Neurological …

WEBInstead the procedure, also known as stereotactic radiosurgery, uses high-energy gamma rays to pinpoint and destroy tumors or other brain abnormalities. The UW Medicine …

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Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD Recognized for Excellence in Medicine …

WEBDr. Richard G. Ellenbogen was awarded the 2022 “Excellence in Medicine” Award for his personal integrity, innovative thought, and numerous contributions to the field of …

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Spinal Stenosis UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBSpinal Stenosis. Submitted by kalewis on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 16:20. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine that results in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve …

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Regional Epilepsy Center at Harborview UW Department of …

WEBThe UW Medicine Regional Epilepsy Center, located at Harborview Medical Center, is a nationally recognized Level 4 epilepsy center accredited by the National Association of …

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Brain Tumors UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBThe neuro-oncology program of UW Medicine and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) provides the best possible patient-focused care for patients with brain or spinal …

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Scoliosis UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBScoliosis. Scoliosis is a condition where there is a side-to-side curvature of the spine which is typically straight when viewed from the back. While mild scoliosis may be treated with …

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Meningiomas UW Department of Neurological Surgery

WEBMeningiomas. Meningioma tumors arise from one of the layers of the meninges, the protective tissue covering the brain. They are usually benign, slow growing and do not …

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