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Richard Ellenbogen, MD, Neurosurgery, Missoula, MT

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Neurosurgery Missoula, MT

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurotrauma, Pediatric Neurosurgery

Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurological Surgery Theodore S. Roberts Endowed Chair University of Washington School of Medicine

Overview of Dr. Ellenbogen

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, based in Seattle, WA, is a renowned neurosurgeon with subspecialties in Brain & Spinal Tumor, Epilepsy Surgery, Neurotrauma, and Pediatric Neurosurgery. Completing his internship at the National Capital Consortium and residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital, Dr. Ellenbogen is currently a Professor and Chairman at UW Medicine/University of Washington since 2002. He possesses expertise in neurosurgical oncology, primary brain tumors, pediatric neurosurgery, cerebrovascular disease, and epilepsy surgery. He works at Seattle Children's Hospital, Harborview Medical Center, The University of Washington Medical Center and the Fred Hutch Cancer Center. He has also published extensively in respected journals such as Science and Mayo Clinic Proceedings. In recognition of his excellence, Dr. Ellenbogen has been awarded America's Top Doctors, America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Top MD, Super Doctor, and Fellow from the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2018
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 1998
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children  
    Christopher C Giza, Stanley A Herring, Heather T Keenan, James M Callahan, Richard G Ellenbogen, Gary Gronseth, David W Wright, Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, Margot Putukia..., JAMA
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children  
    Gerard A Gioia, Stacy J Suskauer, Barbara Holshouser, John Ragheb, Barbara Weissman, David W Wright, Mark Halstead, Andrew Gregory, James M Callahan, Gary Gronseth, Wa..., JAMA

Authored Content

  • Atypical Presentation of Giant Aneurysm in a Pediatric Patient with Duane SyndromeMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • Concussion Specialists Debate Sports' Impact on Kids' Brains
    Concussion Specialists Debate Sports' Impact on Kids' BrainsOctober 13th, 2016
  • University of Washington Finds Dr. Richard Ellenbogen's Actions Ethical in Regards to NIH Head Trauma Grant Featured
    University of Washington Finds Dr. Richard Ellenbogen's Actions Ethical in Regards to NIH Head Trauma Grant FeaturedSeptember 19th, 2016
  • UW Finds Neurosurgeon Who Advises NFL Did Not Violate Ethics in Head-Trauma Grant
    UW Finds Neurosurgeon Who Advises NFL Did Not Violate Ethics in Head-Trauma GrantSeptember 17th, 2016
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Professional Memberships