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John Christopher Oakley M.D., Ph.D.

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Accepting new and returning patients
4.7 out of 5
32 ratings
2 reviews

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John Christopher Oakley M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Specialties

  • Epileptology
  • Epilepsy
  • Neurology
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

32 ratings
4.7 out of 5

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2 reviews
January 6, 2021

Dr. Oakley is the best doctor I have ever seen. He is well informed and has a wealth of experience treating my condition. It was clear that he was truly listening to me and that he had reviewed my medical records thoroughly before the appointment. He didn't seem to have the "ego" many doctors have, which impairs their ability to listen to and connect with their patients. [...]

December 28, 2020

The whole team was excellent. *Dr. Oakley is wonderful.

About John Christopher Oakley

John Christopher Oakley, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified neurologist and a UW associate professor of Neurology and an adjunct associate professor of Pharmacology.

Dr. Oakley specializes in epilepsy. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Oakley earned his M.D. and Ph.D. at the UW. His clinical and research interests include basic mechanisms of epilepsy, inherited epilepsies, evoked potentials and EEG, operative neuro-monitoring and autonomic nervous system testing.

Education and Training

  • Medical education, 2001
  • Fellowship, Neurophysiology/Epilepsy
  • Internship, Internal Medicine
  • Residency, Neurology

Board Certifications

  • Clinical Neurophysiology, 2009, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Neurology, 2008, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology