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Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Neurosurgery
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.
Locations
Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview
Gamma Knife Center at Harborview
Dr. Ellenbogen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Ellenbogen specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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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 moreNeurosurgery
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Residency HospitalWalter Reed Army Medical Center
Internship HospitalBrown University Alpert Medical School
Medical School, 1983
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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