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Dr. Laligam Sekhar, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.2 (29)
Map Pin Small Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Laligam Sekhar, MD

Dr. Laligam Sekhar, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Seattle, WA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 51 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Madras Medical College and is affiliated with UW Medical Center - Montlake. Dr. Sekhar, completed a residency at University Cincinnati|University of Pittsburgh. Patients rated Dr. Sekhar an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Sekhar works at Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Aneurysm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sekhar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview Medical Center
    908 Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 520-5000
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • UW Medical Center - Montlake

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
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Treatment frequency



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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Hydrocephalus
Meningiomas
Subdural Hemorrhage
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Medulloblastoma
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Atherectomy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
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    4.2
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    About Dr. Laligam Sekhar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 51 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1194801464
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Krankenhaus Nordstadt
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Cincinnati|University of Pittsburgh
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cook Co Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Madras Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Laligam Sekhar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sekhar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Sekhar works at Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. View the full address on Dr. Sekhar’s profile.

    Dr. Sekhar has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Aneurysm, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sekhar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Sekhar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sekhar.

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