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Dr. Ryder Gwinn, MD

Dr. Ryder Gwinn, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ryder Gwinn, MD is a neurosurgeon in Kirkland, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gwinn has extensive experience in Cranial Neurosurgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Evergreenhealth Medical Center-Kirkland and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

12039 NE 128th St Ste 500 Kirkland, WA 98034

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Dr. Gwinn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gwinn

4.4
14 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Arrived with referral, left humiliated and in pain
Was referred to Dr. Gwinn for a pain pump procedure by my Dr. Showed up to what we thought was a pre-op appointment only to be told “oh we don’t provide pump implant for your condition.” This despite rhe assuranxe and referral by our pain Dr. So what we thought was a pre-op appointment to have vitals checked and schedule surgery turned out to be a humiliating and incredibly disappointing. This was to be a possible method to help control chronic pain that I’ve dealt with since 2012. Not professional about it whatsoever
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Pre-op referral turmed hopelessness – Apr 04, 2024
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Dr. Ryder Gwinn
Last October, my wife had bilateral GPI Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery done by Dr. Ryder Gwinn. Five days later, he installed the battery pack. The results have been nothing short of miraculous. My wife had tremors in both hands which had progressed to the point where normal activites were becoming difficult. The pain in her forearms was like lava flowing through her veins and her walking gait was reduced. After surgery, her tremors are reduced by 75%, pain in forearms reduced by 90% and walking gait improved by 50%. My wife's daily life is substantially improved. Dr. Ryder Gwinn is an amazingly talented surgeon with a warm bedside manner who is genuine in his concern for helping people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 12, 2023
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Dr. Gwinn gave up a Saturday to perform emergency surgery on me, He removed a drug infusion pump that got infected, Others could have performed the surgery But he was the one to install the pump, So he wanted to remove it.. Awesome doctor!!! I wouldn’t have another doctor touch my brain or spine for that matter.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jimmy Lucia – Feb 17, 2021
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Dr. Gwinn is one of the nicest doctors I have ever met. One normally assumes that neurosurgeons are arrogant and act like they know more than every one else in the room. Dr. Gwinn is very down-to-earth and treats every one, patients or co-workers with the same respect. He is one in a million, even though he probably does know more than every one else in the room.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Janet – Jun 02, 2020
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He has done all my Vagal Nerve Stimulator surgeries. This last time it was running out of power and it needed to be replaced immediately. Dr. Gwinn, although very booked, gave me an appt right away. Explained exactly what was going to be done and why and informed me of the difference between my last one and this new one. I will always rely on Dr. Gwinn for surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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William Chin in Seattle, WA – Feb 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I try to combine technology with traditional Neurosurgical techniques to find the least invasive therapy with the highest chance of success for patients suffering from disorders of the spine and central nervous system.

biography

Dr. Ryder Gwinn is a fellowship trained neurosurgeon who treats patients with a wide range of neurosurgical procedures including traditional open surgery as well as stereotactic and minimally invasive procedures. He has been instrumental in pioneering...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Georgetown University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Georgetown University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1997

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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    Locations

    Practice

    Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic12039 NE 128th St Ste 500 Kirkland, WA 98034
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    Evergreenhealth Medical Center12040 NE 128th St Kirkland, WA 98034
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    Office550 17th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
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    Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic12039 NE 128th St Kirkland, WA 98034
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    Office1135 116th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004
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