The measure of a good migraine doc is whether they leave on the overhead lights. Dr. Murinova took…read moreone look at me and got the room pitch dark. She took me utterly seriously and found my big, intelligent, relatable brain hiding behind the puke-y migraine. When I shambled in to see Dr. Murivova, I had "chronic daily headache" aka it felt like I'd had an icepick in my eye for WHOLE PAST THREE MONTHS. I was very surprised at some of her recommendations, both in how holistic they were and the pharmaceutical aspects: 20mg a day of melatonin? a very old drug called DHE (works better than anything else, turns out)? She even suggested moving from Seattle, climate wise - or trying a warmer climate. The whole time she made me feel validated, intelligent, capable of solving this problem and empowered. She gave me the research to read. She's a migraine genius, yes, but also a total migraine geek. I can see how their focus on healthy weight (defined by abdominal waist measurements, which often means weight loss) and diet (though changing my diet to avoid migraine triggers has been a huge help for me) might be off putting for some. They mete out some tough love but I always felt like Dr. Murinova and her NP are genuinely caring and lovely. I turned a real bend and broke that awful migraine streak because of her. When I had to come in to get a shot because of a terrible migraine, they were so concerned and had me lay down a long time before going home. Nobody likes to hear about lifestyle changes when their head feels like it's being put through a wood chipper - but I benefitted a great deal from them, darn them. Maybe the clinic could balance the short term and long term better. I have all my care at Swedish now. I recommend my doctor, Gary Schuster, as a primary care doctor who is a migraine expert. Dr. Murinova is great, though -- she's just popular. You might want to try Mary Reif at Minor and James or the Swedish Pain and Headache Clinic if she's booked up.

Waited for a long time to see dr murinova, absolutely desperate for help. After years of migraines…read moreand about to lose my job due to calling out sick from headaches. I can't describe the disappointment I felt when she breezed into the room with a seemingly tie dyed scarf and proceeded to tell about how she made it and demanded that I try it and bring the results to my next appointment. If I wasn't so devastated I should have challenged the charges to my insurance. Some years later I took an online course from dr murinova that was completely lacking in privacy and focused on trying to make flowers bloom and kittens chase butterflies using biofeedback to cure your migraines. I'm sorry but this was a complete turnoff, finally lessons learned and I have given up of any sort of meaningful treatment from this clinic.

Working with Dr. Cobbs during a really scary medical event made the process so much more bearable!…read moreHe is kind, listens well, explains things simply, and made time to answer myself and my family's questions. Not only did he do a great job on my craniotomy (no small feat!), he made me feel human and was so compassionate. I cannot recommend him and his team enough! After surgery he explained well what happened and his office answered my questions quickly via MyChart. No one else I'd trust with my actual brain! And the research work he does is incredibly inspiring, going above simply working with patients to advance care for others. Thank you Dr. Cobbs and team!

Dr Cobbs is supposed to be a brain tumor expert. His first question was "So why are you here to see…read moreme today?" He didn't pick up on my sarcasm, when I chuckled, told him it was a worry when a specialist doesn't know why a patient is there to see them, then I said, "Well, we could start with the brain tumor." He told me that my chronic headaches, which sometimes feel like my eye is being pushed out, was unrelated to my tumor, that my vision changes were unrelated to my tumor, the frontal lobe where my brain tumor is has nothing to do with higher level math or communication. He told me that he could be 100% certain it was a benign meningioma from imaging. He said he could be certain the other tumors were unrelated: three breast tumors with discordant pathology/radiology, a contrast enhanced extradural spinal mass, and Drs trying to determine if I have a single adrenal tumor or bilateral, and others. He didn't ask me about any other symptoms - such as the toe twitching that recently started. My husband started worrying when he started to repeatedly beat me at Carcassonne, which used to be 1/6 games. My son thought the tumor explained some of my personality changes. The worst, Dr Cobbs claimed that 10% of all women have this type of brain tumor! My husband joined us (via FB messenger). Afterwards, he said, "Did he just say that 10% of all women have meningioma brain tumors? I'll have to look that up." Both my husband and I have done scientific research. I even wrote to Dr Cobbs to make sure we got his message right (attached). In the communication, he then said that higher level math was in the area of concern. I'm an applied mathematician. Women beware!!!!

I am so fortunate to have been referred to this physician by one of my other excellent physicians…read more He listens. He is very intelligent, caring, patient, gentle, thorough and he explained not only what he was doing, but also the questions I had about where my complicated issues are. He showed me a picture of the spine nerves like I had never seen before and so much made sense. The staff is friendly and caring as well, and they and the MRI scheduling team speak very highly of him. I highly recommend Dr. Fosmire. My husband was at my appointment with me, and he also liked him very much and said he trusts him with my care, and he would trust him with his.

Excellent doctor, probably one of the best I've seen. You can tell he is extremely knowledgeable…read moreand cares about his patients. Another thing I like about his office is that it is a small two doctor practice and it doesn't have that revolving door in and out in 5 minutes feel like you get at SO MANY offices these days. The location is pretty convenient too, in the Overlake Hospital Medical Tower. I strongly recommend anyone seeking a great neurologist to call and make an appointment to see Dr. Fosmire... heads up though, he is often booked out 4+ months. Yes, he is that good... I had to learn the hard way when I called to make an appointment expecting to get in within a week or two, nope - not gonna happen!

Denied my referral, and sent me back to a different place I had already been with no explanation…read more Long response times and poor communication for someone with documented issue that i was recommended by my primary provider. Whatever their qualifications are to be seen, i'm not sure what else I needed. Hopefully getting seen by someone capable of helping you in the future isn't as difficult as getting into an Ivy League school. As for the quality of their service I can't say, but they could work on communication for sure.

Dr. Rod Oskouian is an absolutely amazing neurosurgeon when you need a true expert to perform a…read moredifficult surgery. I was told by another highly respected spinal surgeon that I could become paralyzed in both arms and not be able to feed myself soon because of the severe narrowing of my cervical spinal canal and I would need to undergo a posterior approach 4 level cervical fusion surgery which is extremely painful and difficult on the patient. He also stated that only a two level fusion could be done from an anterior approach. It took a couple of months to get a second opinion appointment with Dr. Oskouian but very well worth the wait. He did some additional tests and told me he could do a 3 level fusion from an anterior approach and this should help my current symptoms and prevent further deterioration. I decided to have Rod do the surgery and have been extremely happy with the results. I am 4 1/2 months out from surgery and doing amazingly well. A friend saw him a couple of years ago with a much less acute issue & he told her there was a chance it could resolve on it own without surgery and if she eventually did require surgery, she didn't need his skill level. She was very impressed. I am an example of someone who had a major spinal problem and he is the expert I needed!

No other doctor would deal with my trigeminal nerve ailments with sensitive teeth to hot and cold…read morecheeks hurting and occipital in the back of the neck. He recommended doing a procedure that has greatly reduced my symptoms and I see him regularly. Dr.Nago listens and is very kind and sympathetic. He is very good about referring out to other doctors to help with any neurological symptoms. I am very happy that I have met him. I feel very safe in his care. I highly recommend this doctor.

A close friend referred me to Dr. Nago about seven years ago, after I was misdiagnosed/receiving…read moreineffective treatment. He quite possibly saved my life and has given me a much better quality of life than I had. I owe him a debt of gratitude. He is one of the smartest, most caring, and thorough providers I've ever seen. Even when I have stupid questions, he makes sure that I am satisfied with his work-up, diagnosis, and treatment. Wherever he goes, so will I. Sorry, Nago, you're stuck with me. Until death do we part. (Mary J., Renton)

Dr. Niemi met with me for an hour and half explaining everything was was all well with me. I had a…read moremisdiagnosis that sent me to get my affairs in order. He told me that I was healthy and to live my life! He was the third neurologist I had seen and I might say, from the best hospitals in Seattle. He is caring and I will follow up with him in a year just to check me out. I highly recommend him.

Compared with other neurosurgeons I interviewed and considered Dr. Naini was hands down the most…read morequalified, competent and compassionate. He explained my options carefully taking over and hour to answer questions, show me MRI's and explain what I was looking at. I woke up in the ICU after a very long surgery to see his face, the concern and calm manner was tremendously reassuring to me and my family. He repeatedly checked on me in the hospital and personally called me at home. Over the years with follow up and MRI's I've been in tears at times because of the way the way he walked me through the scariest health crises I'd ever had. He is in my mind the most humane, and best doctor I've ever known and he made me feel that my life was valuable and worth fighting for. It surprises me to see a reviewer report such a different experience in my case, I only think of Dr Naini with profound gratitude. The outcome wasn't perfect in my situation but I believe it was better than I could have hoped if anyone else had done the surgery. He is brilliant, but manages to convey genuine deep compassion, and that is priceless nowadays.

Had a wonderful experience working with Dr. Hayward, he spent time going over all my questions in…read morean unrushed manner, addressed concerns with genuine care for doing the right thing and provided comfort in what may be a daunting process. I was impressed with his sense of urgency, level of tact and communication and knowledgeable experience. He took the time to personally call when his staff had to reschedule a consult due to an emergency surgery which was completely understandable and very appreciated. Overall a very professional and caring Dr & team.

I have been seeing Dr. Gorman for a year to get control of my migraines- I have been having them…read moresince I was 6 but they have greatly increased in frequency in the past several years. He has such a calm disposition and is so very intelligent. It seems he really cares about you as a whole person and wants to help you understand what is happening and why, which I really appreciate. I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful he is and it isn't just for helping me get my life back in my own control. If you need a neurologist I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this gentleman.

I had the sweetest gal administer my covid test here! Made the experience quick and easy!read more