Lynne P. Taylor M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A.

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Lynne P. Taylor M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A.
Medical Specialties
- Neuro-oncology (brain cancer)
- Brain tumors
- Telehealth services
Locations
Alvord Brain Tumor 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 Taylor is top notch (as is her team). She is caring, clearly excellent and knowledgeable about the science, and a terrific communicator. I feel so fortunate to be in her care.
Dr Taylor was awesome!
Dr. Taylor has the rare combination of vast intelligence, sense of humor, and compassion.
Dr Taylor is the best. She's a subject matter expert who genuinely cares about her patients. I trust her advice and really appreciate her concern for my mental and physical well being.
Dr. Taylor in particular literally saved my life while calming desperate circumstances & keeping my situation manageable.
Dr. Taylor is excellent - she is thorough, explains everything patiently, and treated me with kindness and respect.
*Dr. Lynne Taylor is a warm, smart as a whip, impressive and patient-centered physician. She is a credit to the UW Medical Center.
Great doctor. Tell more information In every appointment and explains better than any doctor I've ever visited before. Provides exceptional concern to her patients
Dr Taylor is the best. She listens & gives great advice.
Dr. Taylor is terrific: brilliant, caring & a great communicator.
Dr. Taylor was wonderful, in explaining [...] Also giving a careful exam. Would recommend her to others.
Dr Lynne Taylor was excellent. I'm alive because of her. Thank you so much!
No improvements needed. Dr Taylor is the greatest.
I saw Dr. Taylor and she was GREAT!!! I would recommend her for any health issues.
Dr. Taylor is the bomb ! She is really awesome! Thanks guys
As mentioned, Dr Taylor is a true asset to UW. She is an amazing physician. You are truly lucky to have her there.
Dr. Taylor and [...] were instrumental in my great experience. My deepest thank you to them for literally saving my life.
[...] Dr. Taylor however was phenomenal and the rest of the care team has worked hard and responded immediately to her information and recommendations. [...]
I was very impressed with Dr. Lynne Taylor. She is an asset to your care team. I am grateful for her attention to detail and kind manner.
I was very comfortable to have Dr. Taylor review my MRI and present conditions,. Her explanations were very easy to understand. [...]Thank you for the excellent service.
About Lynne P. Taylor
Lynne P. Taylor, M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A., is co-director of the Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center, the UW Alexander M. Spence Endowed Chair in Nero-oncology, and a UW professor of Neurology and Oncology.
Dr. Taylor is an expert in the care of patients with primary brain tumors, metastatic brain tumors and spinal tumors, as well as neurologic complications of cancer. She strives to create active partnerships with her patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Taylor earned her M.D. from Washington University in St Louis. She is triple board-certified in Neurology, Neuro-oncology and Palliative Care. Her clinical interests include clinical neuro-oncology, paraneoplastic disorders and palliative care in neurology. Her research interests include clinical trials for newly diagnosed glioblastoma, recurrent glioblastoma and primary central nervous system lymphoma.
Personal Interests
In addition to providing care to her patients, Dr. Taylor enjoys cooking, travel, art and fashion.
Education and Training
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, 1988, NeurologyHosp. of the Univ. of PAResidency, 1986, NeurologyJewish Hospital of St. LouisInternship, 1983, General MedicineWashington U. School of MedicineMedical education, 1982
Board Certifications
- Neuro-Oncology, 2011, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
- Hospice and Palliative Care, 2010, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Neurology, 1987, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology