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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Dr. Merati is the best.
Thorough, clear and kind
Dr. Marati has been such an acceptional doctor. He always welcomes me so kindly when he walks into the room. I know he has so many patients that he see's, he took time to ask how I was doing, what I've been up to, which shows truely how caring he is. Even though I get nervous sometimes to have my procedures, he always takes the time to make sure I am doing ok, and that those in the room he is training are treating me well and are aware if I may be uncomfortable during my medical procedure. I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Marati and his team. [...]
Dr Merati and his staff are excellent at what they do! My experience at appointments with him far exceeds those with other doctors.
Saw this same Dr 10 years ago. I remembered my positive experience from my evaluation and treatment was top notch. Nothing has changed in the ensuing 10 years and it was excellent this time around as well.
This was an extremely satisfactory experience. The care team and Dr. Merati were all very professional and warm and caring. The procedure was done smoothly and I had good feedback throughout my visit.
Dr. Merati was very professional, showed real concern, even did a follow up call the next day to check on patient's condition.
Dr Merati is wonderful. [...]
Dr Merati is always attentive and caring to my [...] condition.
I felt like I was part of the team in that, Dr Merati and others included me in all that took place during the exam and discussion afterwards. They did not talk over my head, but took careful consideration while listening to and replying to my questions and concerns.
Dr Merati and [...] worked great together and gave me hope and comfort.
For my first visited in the UW Medical I'm stunned for it is huge place. Dr Merati and his team are very respected and so is Dr Merati. I was very well accepted and talked about the matters of [...] I will recommend this hospital to anyone that has problems with health. Thank you, UW Med Dr Merati, and to his team. God bless
I have always found Dr. Merati to be excellent at my care. This time is no exception.
DR. MERATI IS GREAT!
Dr. Merati is the best.
Great Drs. Explanation and total care of answering my concerns
I really like this doctor. He explained things to me and was very thoughtful..
Laryngology department. Dr. Merati and his team were absolutely AMAZING. They were so kind, thorough and personable
Dr Merati has always been excellent
Dr. Merati and staff are amazing!
Always get excellent care from Dr Merati and doctors under his supervision.
I am comply satisfied with my care. Dr. Merati is very good & I could not have been in better care.
Dr. Merati is the best!
I appreciate Dr Merati and his team always include me in all aspects of the appointment.
Always caring attitudes and true concern for my health.
Dr. Merati is excellent.
Dr. Merati was a very welcoming, kind doctor who listened well, provided very clear analyses & the overall experience with him & his team was one of my best experiences with a medical team ever (and I've had decades of experience).
The doctor and his team were wonderful!Really listened to everything I said. Took the time to evaluate everything and come up with a plan.
Dr Merati is not only an expert in his field, he's also top notch in communication skills and talking with the patient, not just at them. I love his sense of humor!
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.
I believe the doctor was trying to be kind but at the same time showed disinterest in listening to me. Even if he is concerned only about my symptoms, it is important for building rapport and understanding how I make sense of a condition I have been dealing with for years, for which I have often been invalidated. His impatience in this regard was disappointing.
I was treated with kindness and respect. My questions were answered and if I needed clarification it was provided in a clear manner. Pros and cons of a possible surgical procedure were explained and I was not pushed into making a decision. I appreciated the opportunity to think over the information so that I could make a decision I thought I could live with.
I have been working with Dr. Merati for moreThan 15 years.,,,He's absolutely excellent & we know each other very welll.
Everyone in this visit was wonderful and I have trust in their care. Dr Merati (sp?) is an excellent Dr and I feel blessed to be a patient of such a caring and gifted man. TY
We like Dr. Merati. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and compassionate. He takes the time to answer questions and explain procedures.
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!
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