Robert C Rostomily, M.D.

Dr. Rostomily, professor of neurological surgery, specializes in tumors of the skull base, especially meningiomas, chordomas and acoustic neuromas. He is also conducting research on skull-base tumors to find new approaches to treatment.

His philosophy is that the patient comes first and should be treated with respect and kept informed. He earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and completed an internship and residency in neurological surgery at the UW. He also spent a year at Atkinson Morley's Hospital in London. Dr. Rostomily is board-certified in neurological surgery.

Patient Care Philosophy
The patient comes first. Treat them with respect, keep them informed and use your personality to keep their spirits up.

Personal Interests
Hiking, fishing, coaching children's sports

Clinical Interests
Surgical management of tumors of the skull base, with special expertise in meningiomas, chordomas, and acoustic neuromas

Research Interests
Molecular biology of skull-base tumors to devise better treatment strategies, such as gene therapy, for patients with unresectable or maximally radiated tumors.

Languages
English

Expertise
Brain Tumors, Neurosurgery, Skull Base Surgery