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Dr. Robert Ryan, MD

Dr. Robert Ryan, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Robert Ryan, MD is a neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Locations

Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center

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(206) 693-4970

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ryan is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Ryan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Ryan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ryan

4.9

22 ratings, 18 with a written review
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Nov 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Sep 22, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Jun 06, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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May 05, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Apr 21, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 15, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 12, 2024
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Nov 10, 2023
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Jul 21, 2023
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Marilyn Schrantz – Apr 27, 2022
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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
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John Eric Gustafson – May 11, 2021
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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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Kyle Rose – May 23, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 03, 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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Dean Crites – Jul 13, 2019
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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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Jun 14, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Margaret De La Cruz in Kingsburg, CA – Jan 13, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Aaron Montgomery/Maria Estrada in Fresno, CA – Dec 17, 2016
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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
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Steve F in Clovis, CA – Jun 03, 2016
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biography

Robert Ryan, MD, specializes in endovascular neurosurgery, vascular neurosurgery, cranial neurosurgery and general neurosurgery. Dr. Ryan strives to learn about his patients so he can develop a plan of care that meets each individual's needs and...read more
  • 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.

  • Cedars-sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, Ca, 2013; Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Az, 2009

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Alberta Edmonton, Canada, 2011

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2005

    Medical School
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Dr. Ryan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Virginia Mason Medical Center

      925 Seneca St
      Seattle, WA 98101
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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