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Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, MD

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School in 1983. He is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Locations

Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview

Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview325 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98104
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New Patient?
(206) 829-4211

Gamma Knife Center at Harborview

Gamma Knife Center at Harborview325 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98104
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New Patient?
(206) 829-4211

Dr. Ellenbogen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Ellenbogen specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Ellenbogen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ellenbogen

4.6

30 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Correena – Jun 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Krista – Dec 30, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa G – Oct 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mike – Jul 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Koller in WA – Dec 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Seattle, WA – Jun 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Anna Lee Cullen in Fayette, IA – Jan 26, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D., F.A.C.S., is an attending surgeon at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's and UW Medical Center - Montlake.Dr. Ellenbogen is also a professor and chair of the UW Department of Neurological Surgery.Dr. Ellenbogen's...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Brigham & Women's Hosp/the Chldn's Hosp-harvard Medical School|brigham & Women's Hosp/the Chldn's Hosp-harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Ellenbogen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Harborview Medical Center

      325 9th Ave
      Seattle, WA 98104

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

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