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Laligam Sekhar, MD, Neurosurgery, Seattle, WA

LaligamNSekharMD

Neurosurgery Seattle, WA

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Cerebrovascular, endovascular, skull base

Overview of Dr. Sekhar

I am a Professor of Neurosurgery, and Vice Chair at the University of Washington specializing in Cerebrovascular Surgery, Surgery of Brain and Skull Base Tumors, and Cranial Nerve Compression Disorders. My current research interests pertain to Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cerebral Venous Flow Enhancement, and Space Medicine.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1977 - 1982
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc.
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc.Internship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
  • Madras Medical College
    Madras Medical CollegeClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2024 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2005
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1993 - 2004
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Tamil

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Choice
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Oregon PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    ODS Network
    Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
    Providence Health System Personal Option
    QualCare HMO
    QualCare PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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