Albert L. Merati M.D.

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Albert L. Merati M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Voice and swallowing (laryngology)
- Otolaryngology [ENT] - head and neck surgery
- Laryngeal cancer
Locations
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Drs [...] and Merati instilled trust and offered excellent care.
Dr Merati was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Outstanding. The same could be said for [...] and her recommendations. There was another person attending but unfortunately I do not recall her name she was very helpful and courteous.
One of the best medical visits with a specialist I have had. Doctor (and speech therapist) both seemed geniunely interested and concerned for my condition. Took the time to help explain to me in terms I could understand. I left feeling listened to, knowledgeable, empowered to guide my care. Thank you.
Dr. Merati and all others attending were exceptional: kind, thorough and patient. They made a potentially unpleasant experience informative yet lighthearted. Thank you to them all!
This visit with Dr. Merati and staff ranks among the best health care visits I've experienced. They were all prepared, professional, spent time with me explaining things and seemed quite efficient.
Dr. Merati is fantastic. Kind, knowledgeable & thorough.
Dr. Merati is THE BEST !!!
Dr. Merati's team was able to squeeze me in [...]. I'm very thankful!
Both the medical assistant and the physician were kind and personable. It's nice to be able to talk to healthcare providers that are down to earth.
Dr. Merati and staff are excellent in all aspects. I left my appointment feeling so positive about the treatment for my issues.
I saw Dr. Merati years ago for a surgery & I totally trust him & his care for my health.
Dr. Merati and [...] were excellent. I feel like they listened and truly cared about my condition and concerns. Dr. Merati laid out all of my options and explained things thoroughly, helping me make an informed decision. He is so kind and understanding and even though he is extremely busy, I never feel like he is rushing during my appointments. [...]
Dr. Merati is amazing
I LOVE Dr. Merati. He's friendly respectful courteous caring very compassionate truly passionate about his field and especially his patients. At least this patient.
Dr. Albert Merati is extremely knowledgeable, caring and an excellent communicator. He is also talented in teaching novel techniques to residents that are challenging to perform on patients with exceptional anatomical challenges such as I.
Very good says it all, right? He as outstanding!
DR Merati and his team were one of the best teams we have worked with. I felt they cared for me and my situation. They gave me answers I had been looking for and had not recieved from other providers. Myself and my family walked away with a weight off of our shoulders (for now)!
Dr. Maroti, the phrenologist was outstanding!! They listened intently and asked to follow up questions to clarify. I felt heard and seen. My results were explained to me in terms I could understand. The treatment plan was layed out clearly for me. Both of them took the time to care for me. I didn't feel rushed, yet they were efficient. I was impressed immensely!!
Dr. Merati is always very professional, caring and personal. Easy to talk to and share concerns. He shares information about your condition that is easy to understand and includes his thoughts regarding possibilities for future care or needs.
I love Dr. Merati and his staff. Always been a good experience.
Dr Merati was friendly and good listener. Took the time to explain test results and surgery options.
Merati is the best !
Doctor was very good. Explained all that was happening before he did it.
Dr. Merati is one of my most trusted providers.
In addition to the level of clarity I received about my condition, both the MD and pathologist were very reassuring, describing many different options for treatment as well as what they'd recommend and why. They made sure that I felt safe and well-informed, and rest assured I did!
Dr. Merati is personal, professional, and friendly. I actually enjoy my visits with him!
Dr Merati was simply amazing. One of the best docs I've ever been seen by. Dr [...] was also great, and very thorough in her explanations
I was very impressed with the thoroughness of the examine, the advance review of my case history, and the thoughtfulness of the recommendations.
Excellent and thoughtful treatments
Dr. Merati is an exceptional practitioner. He listens; makes you feel heard, understood and valued; and shows true compassion and excellence in his field. I've been to many providers, none of whom have come close to Dr. Merati's skill, knowledge or caring bedside manner. I'm forever grateful for his gift.
Dr. Merati is awesome. He explains things well. And always has time to answer all my questions. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
I would never want to be seen by anyone else my care provider.
DR.merati has always given me individualized care and feedback
I'm very fortunate to have Dr. Merati. He is a remarkable highly intelligent and caring physician
Dr. Merati always takes the time to work through decisions with me regarding my rare disease. He is always very caring, knowledgeable and helpful.
Dr. Merati spent a great deal of time with me explaining what he knew, performing the throat exam, and what my options were. [...] I was impressed with Dr. Merati.
Dr Merati is an excellent physician.
I was very impressed with the interest and empathy from everyone, especially the dr. I felt understood and and knew they were really wanting to find answers.
By far and away this was the best most thorough appointment with a doctor I have ever had.
I did not at all feel rushed. Both Dr. Merati and [...] were very kind, supportive, with clear communication
Dr Merati is kind, informative and funny
Dr Merati is the best doctor I have ever seen in a multitude of ways. He is caring, and his bedside manner is stellar. He is also extremely keen and knowledgeable on his field of study. I have gone to about fifteen other doctors regarding this same issue in the past decade and have not had a better experience than this one.
Dr. Merati, his MD fellow and [...] the SLP were the most kind, thorough, and compassionate providers I have ever encountered.
I received #1care.
Dr Merati is an excellent listener, answers my questions thoroughly & shares latest research findings. I feel lucky that he is my specialist caregiver.
Doctor Merati continues to provide life changing care with respect and professionalism.
I have always received the best care from Dr Merati. I am a [...] survivor of oral Cancer and I trust Dr Merati in decisions on treatments for my continuing side effects of survivorship.
My experience with Dr. Merati was incredibly good. I felt like he listened to me, understood what I was saying, explained things in ways that were easy to follow and understand, and treated my issue with a level of urgency and care that I had yet to experience In my efforts to find a solution for my Issue. He went above and beyond, finding a time to see me on a day when all of his colleagues were out of the office at graduation and following up with me by phone on a Saturday. I'm so grateful for all of this, and to feel for the first time in months that I'm not the only one taking this condition seriously. I would recommend Dr. Merati to anyone in need of speciality vocal care.
Dr Merati is awesome!
Dr. Merati and his team are excellent, thorough, knowledgeable, and caring!
About Albert L. Merati
Albert Merati, M.D., is a surgeon and chief of Laryngology at UW Medicine's Head and Neck Surgery Center.
Dr. Merati believes the secret to caring for the patient is caring about the patient. He has a long association with UW Medical Center, and actually had his tonsils removed at the UW as a child.
Dr. Merati earned his M.D. at the UW. He has clinical expertise in office-based and operative laryngology, including complex airway, voice and swallowing. This includes vocal fold paralysis, surgery for dysphagia/aspiration (including Zenker's), and endoscopic and open surgery for airway stenosis and laryngeal cancer.
Dr. Merati's research has related to the better understanding the dominant clinical issues facing patients, including diagnostic testing and treatment of vocal fold paralysis, surgical management of airway stenosis, the impact of reflux on laryngeal disorders and tracheotomy complications.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Merati enjoys spending time with his three favorite people in the world, his wife Jenny, his little dude Solomon (born 2009) and their youngest, Rose (born 2013).
Education and Training
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Univ. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical education, 1991Vanderbilt University School of Medicine