Ali Samii M.D.

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Ali Samii M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Movement disorders neurology
- Neurology
Locations
Neurology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
- Farsi
- French
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Excellent medical care--Dr. Samii is a master physician! He's smart, engaging, thorough and caring. He may be the best doctor I've seen in my lifetime [...]
Dr.Samii has always been a very positive asset for the university of Washington Medical Center.
This is the first time that I was seen by Dr Samii. I really like him. He listened to me and my husband. I was impressed by his knowledge and ability to speak to me in layman's terms. I am grateful to have him as my doctor
Dr. Samii is outstanding
I am fortunate to have Dr Samii as my doctor
Amazing care. Much appreciated
As usual, felt heard and seen. And helped.
Dr Samii is very qualified, caring and helpful. [...]
Dr. Samii is very thorough and equally direct. His explanations are excellent and understandable.
Ali Samii is a fantastic doctor! He's smart, caring, and an excellent listener--not just to the words, but to the body language/whole person. He is always well-prepared and writes excellent summaries and notes that I can use to maximize the best care.
Felt listened to and he understood all my concerns.
Dr. Samii is the best! He listens, explains well and provides options. He seems to honor my opinion even when we don't agree. He explains follow-up options. I am so pleased he's my neurologist.
Dr. Semii was very informative and caring. I appreciated his experience in a disease that is complex
DR Samii always shows concern support and compassion for my illness
Dr. SamiI is super knowledgeable, is it Wonderful neurologist, I get Botox treatments from him, and he does just a perfect job! I would highly recommend him, I have been seeing him for years!
Dr. Samii is great as was Dr. [...]. Dr. Samii always listens to my concerns and includes me in the decision-making process. [...]
About Ali Samii
Ali Samii, M.D., is a board certified neurologist at UW Medical Center and Veterans Administration Puget Sound Healthcare System, co-director of the UW Movement Disorder Fellowship and a UW professor of Neurology and an adjunct professor of Neurological Surgery.
Dr. Samii specializes in movement disorders. He believes making decisions about treatment strategies is a joint venture with the patient. He also believes they always must weigh the potential benefits and side effects of treatments since no two patients have an identical disease.
Dr. Samii earned his M.D. at McGill University in Canada. His clinical interests include the management of movement disorders. His research interests include deep brain stimulation and epidemiological studies involving neurodegenerative disorders.
Personal Interests
Dr. Samii tries to spend as much time as possible with his family and before his children grow up and leave home.
Education and Training
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McGill Univ. Faculty of MedicineMedical education, 1989Univ. of Calif. DavisResidency, NeurologyUniv. of British ColumbiaFellowship, Movement Disorders & Parkinson's DiseaseNational Institute of HealthFellowshipLoma Linda Univ. Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Clinical Neurophysiology, 1997, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Neurology, 1996, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology