Laligam N. Sekhar M.D.

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Laligam N. Sekhar M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Brain tumors
- Cerebrovascular & skull base surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Skull base surgery
- Stroke care
- Brain aneurysms
Locations
Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview
Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
- German
- Tamil
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Sekhar performed a [... thank you, Dr Sekhar, for all these years. You and God make a great team!
Dr. Sekhar was very engaged and made sure I understood his instructions and he had an understanding of all my symptoms.
[...] and Dr. Sekarh are exceptional providers. They are knowledgeable, compassionate, and brought me peace. They approached me with respect and kindness, explained things in a way I can understand and with confidence. I left the appointment feeling well informed and no longer afraid. Please thank them for me.
Dr. Excellent Neurologist... Very good...!!!
Dr. Sekhur is my hero, he saved my life and I trust him completely.
Not much concern, not a lot of explanation except, "see you in a year", no including me in decisions about my care, no discussion about treatment,options or benefits.Seemed to want to get the conversation over & move on to something else.
Dr. Sekhar and PA-C [...] are great. I have never felt as comfortable with doctor.
PA [...] and Dr. Sekhar are both excellent! They listen and are thorough.
Dr Sekher is wonderful and caring.
I would refer Dr. Sekhar to anyone. He is a top-notch neurosurgeon & I trust his recommendations 100%. I was very anxious prior to my craniotomy, however surgery went very well & my family & I were very impressed with Dr. Sekhar & his team at Harborview! Thank you Dr. Sekhar & team!
Overall great experience. Gave me info I needed in clear easy to understand language. Everyone seemed genuinely interested in my care and comfort.
Excellent care
Both Doctors were highly helpful and explained everything in detailed. Special Thanks to DR. Sekhar for treating and helping us like family.
I really like the doctor. He was very informative and I would like to change my doctor to him.
Dr. Sekhar and his chief resident (I think that's what he said) were both present, engaged, and listening. I appreciated them very much.
[...] Dr. Sekhar was great!
About Laligam N. Sekhar
Laligam Sekhar, M.D., is a board certified neurosurgeon at Harborview, vice chair of UW Neurological Surgery and a UW professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiology.
Dr. Sekhar is a world-renowned expert in treating complex neurosurgical problems, particularly skull base tumors. He is also an expert on surgical treatment of blood vessel disorders in and around the brain. He believes in creating active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Sekhar earned his M.D. at Madras Medical College in India. His clinical interests include treatment of complex neurosurgical disorders. His research interests include robotics and their application to medicine, stem cell therapies to improve outcomes for neurosurgical patients, continuous quality improvement in vascular and skull base neurosurgery, thought experiments on technology and the future of sentient beings.
Personal Interests
Dr. Sekhar's personal interests are his wife, children and their happiness. He also enjoys tennis, cricket and spirituality.
Education and Training
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UW - Dept. of NeurosurgeryFellowship, 2010, Endovascular NeurosurgeryUniv. of Pittsburgh Medical CenterResidency, 1982, Neurological SurgeryMadras Medical CollegeMedical education, 1973University Hospital ZurichFellowshipUniv. of Pittsburgh Medical CenterTeaching AppointmentUniv. of Cincinnati College of MedicineResidency, NeurologyNordstadt Hospital HanoverFellowshipJohn H. Stronger, Jr., Cook County Hospital