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Nicholas Pete Poolos, MD, PhD

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4.8 out of 5
32 ratings
4 reviews

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Nicholas Pete Poolos, MD, PhD

Medical Specialties

  • Epileptology
  • Neurology
  • Epilepsy

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

32 ratings
4.8 out of 5

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4 reviews
February 10, 2021

I have had a neurological issue for couple years. Visited multiple doctors. NO ONE has demonstrated the professionalism - the THOROUGHNESS of *DR. POOLOS. The detail of his questions - his ability to listen which required both talent and caring. And concluded that [...].

February 8, 2021

*Dr. Poolos is an amazing doctor period, always there for me!! And the other doctor *Dr. [...], MD, sport's med & staff) [...] & [...]! Amazing ppl. period. These ppl. hv. helped me so much.

October 6, 2020

Overall I have been very pleased with the care I've received from *Dr. Poolos. He is a very attentive care provider who maintains a very practical & thoughtful approach to providing patient care.

October 1, 2020

I returned to Epilepsy Clinic after 3 yrs. *Dr. Poolos - (new dr.) was very attentive, spent a lot of time with me & listened to my concerns. I appreciate that. He gave me a referral & I felt was going to be a good fit.

About Nicholas Pete Poolos

Nicholas Poolos MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the treatment of adults with epilepsy. He is an expert in the assessment of all types of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Dr. Poolos constantly strives to provide the best control of seizures using all available medications and surgical approaches. He believes in bringing the patient into all treatment decision-making.

Dr. Poolos's expertise is particularly focused on the treatment of medically refractory epilepsy, that is, seizures that have not responded to treatment. He brings to this approach results from research performed at the Regional Epilepsy Center (REC) and consultation with other neurologists and neurosurgeons at the REC.

Dr. Poolos is a professor of Neurology, Interim Chair of Neurology, Director, UW Regional Epilepsy Center. 

Personal Interests

Dr. Poolos enjoys spending time with family, getting into the outdoors of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and following the Seahawks (Go Hawks!)

Education and Training

  • Medical education, 1991
  • Teaching Appointment
  • Internship, Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship
  • Residency, Neurology

Board Certifications

  • Neurology, 1998, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology