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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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 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.
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!
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Dr Merati Is best is all aspects of my care
Dr merati and his scheduler/ assistant are fabulous. Feel cared for
Love Dr Merati and his team!
[...]and Dr. Albert Merati are the best physicians and research scientists that I am so very lucky to have cared for me. [...]
[...] Dr. Merati made my visit friendly and informative.
Dr. Merati and staff were very professional, managing visit and taking time to discuss concerns.
[...] Dr. Merati is the Best!!
Dr. Merati was very reassuring, and I feel confident he and/or his team will eventually find the answers needed.
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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