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Dr. Rene Sanchez-Mejia, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.7 (18)
Map Pin Small Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Rene Sanchez-Mejia, MD

Dr. Rene Sanchez-Mejia, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Seattle, WA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. Dr. Sanchez-Mejia, completed a residency at University of California at San Francisco. Patients rated Dr. Sanchez-Mejia an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Sanchez-Mejia works at Franciscan Orthopedic Associates - Port Orchard in Seattle, WA with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

Dr. Sanchez-Mejia's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 693-4970
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Scripps Ximed - La Jolla
    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 770, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 693-4970
  3. 3
    San Diego Office
    3750 Convoy St Ste 301, San Diego, CA 92111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (206) 693-4970

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    Based on 18 ratings
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    Sep 26, 2022
    Very precise, very dedicated to quality and outcome, very skilled ....Best neurosurgeon ...lives are improved due to the quality of his work!
    Angela Allen — Sep 26, 2022
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    About Dr. Rene Sanchez-Mejia, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1124159942
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Harvard Med Sch-Mass General
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California at San Francisco
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Virginia Mason Medical Center

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    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Sanchez-Mejia. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sanchez-Mejia.

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