Lynne P. Taylor M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A.
Medical Specialties
- Neurology
- Neuro-oncology (brain cancer)
- Palliative care
Locations
Languages
- English
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.
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, Neurology
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Hosp. of the Univ. of PAResidency, 1986, Neurology
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Jewish Hospital of St. LouisInternship, 1983, General Medicine
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Washington 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