Letter From the Chair
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Neurology at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. The Department has been a center of clinical and academic excellence since it formed in 1995. Our mission has three parts: providing care to patients with neurological diseases, advancing knowledge through research in both clinical and basic neurosciences, and training the next generation of neurologists and neuroscientists.
The Department of Neurology at the University of Washington is proud of its tradition as a leading academic center dedicated to excellence in patient care, education and research. We offer comprehensive consultation, evaluation and treatment services for adults and children with neurological disorders. Our unified and dynamic hospital system is situated in the heart of Seattle. Clinical facilities include the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, VA Puget Sound Health Care System and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Every aspect of general and subspecialty neurological care is offered, by a faculty replete with world renowned experts.
A further important element of our work here is provision of care to WWAMI, a five-state region comprising Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho that encompasses 27% of the total US landmass. Expanded telehealth, strong support for care in local communities, facilitated transfers when necessary and innovative outreach all enable our world class neurological services to reach this vast territory.
Through our focus on research, we continue to gain insights into the functions of the human nervous system in health and disease. Multiple clinical trials provide patients and their families with unique opportunities for treatment today and thoughtfully advance our care of neurological disorders for the patients of tomorrow. Our basic science researchers explore disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets, collaborating across our extensive research infrastructure.
The Neurology Residency and Fellowship training programs represent a significant portion of the Department’s efforts, training the future generation of pediatric and adult neurology residents. This exceptional educational experience is detailed here.
Our most important departmental asset is our people. Like all successful institutions their commitment, professionalism and effort lie at the core of all our endeavors. It is my great privilege to lead such an outstanding group. Whether you are a patient, a provider, an applicant or simply curious about our work, we welcome you and encourage you to explore further.
Sincerely,
Thabele (Bay) Leslie-Mazwi, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology
Warren and Jermaine Magnuson Endowed Chair in Medicine for Neurosciences
Co-Director, Neurosciences Institute
UW Medicine | University of Washington
Good morning,
UW has a new employee affinity group—the UW Disability Staff and Faculty Association (DSFA). Over the last year, this group, which already includes strong representation from both faculty and staff, has been working to build momentum and I am thrilled to serve as their executive sponsor.
Disability is an important part of diversity and our last campus climate assessment indicated that those who identify as having a disability often feel isolated in the workplace. UW’s longstanding employee affinity groups serve as a powerful connector for the communities they welcome and represent. I am confident DSFA will do the same.
I hope you will build awareness through your own leadership communications and diversity efforts. Here is a template to aid in that effort:
UW Disability Staff & Faculty Association (DSFA)
The UW Disability Staff & Faculty Association welcomes anyone who self-identifies as disabled, D/deaf, chronically ill, Mad, neurodivergent, or is an ally to the disability community. Learn more about the supportive environment they are building that honors disability as an important part of diversity.
DSFA joins UW’s longstanding employee affinity groups that are always open and welcoming members and allies:
Asian & Pacific Islander American Association
Black Association
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Association
Latinx Association
Native Association
The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and UW Human Resources partner on sponsoring UW’s employee affinity groups.
Seattle Magazine: TOP DOCS 2023
Congratulations to the Neurologists listed below for being cited as Top Docs in this year’s Seattle Magazine survey. This honor reflects the admiration of their Puget Sound area neurologist peers.
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Ali Samii, MD: Movement disorders, Neurology; Neurology Clinic at UW Medical Center |
Gary A. Stobbe, MD: Neurology, Autism; Adult Autism Clinic
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Michael Weiss, MD: Electrodiagnostic medicine, Neurology, Neuromuscular diseases; Neurology Clinic at UW Medical Center |
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Claire Creutzfeldt, MD: Vascular neurology (stroke), Stroke care, Neurology, Neuropalliative care, Telehealth services; Stroke Clinic at Harborview
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Lynne P. Taylor MD, FAAN, FANA: Neuro-oncology (brain cancer), Brain tumors, Telehealth services; Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center
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William Longstreth, MD: Neurology, Telehealth services; Neurology Clinic at Harborview |
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Annette Wundes, MD: Neurology, Multiple sclerosis, Telehealth services; Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center
Kimiko Domoto-Reilly, MD, MS: Neurology, Neurodegenerative disorders, Neuropsychiatry, Telehealth services; Memory and Brain Wellness Center at Harborview
Michael Williams, MD: Neurology; Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview and Eye Institute at Harborview
Natalia Murinova, MD, MHA: Headache medicine, Neurology; Headache Clinic at UW Medical Center, Neurology Clinic at Eastside Specialty Center, and Eye Institute at Harborview
Suman Jayadev, MD: Neurodegenerative disorders, Neurogenetics, Neurology; Memory and Brain Wellness Center at Harborview, Stroke Clinic at Harborview, Genetic Medicine Clinic, and Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic at UW Medical Center
Nicholas P. Poolos, MD, PhD: Neurology, Epilepsy and seizures; Regional Epilepsy Center at Harborview, Neurology Clinic at Meridian Pavilion
Theodore E. Bushnell, MD: Neurology, Sleep disorders, Sleep medicine; Sleep Medicine Center at Harborview
Joseph Zunt, MD, MPH: Neurology, Neuro-infectious diseases; Neurology Clinic at Harborview
Life at the University of Washington Neurology Residency
Seattle Magazine: TOP DOCS 2023
Seattle magazine has published its list of “Top Docs” for Child Neurology.
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Kyle Steinman, MD: Pediatric neurology, Autism; Seattle Children’s Hospital |
Russell Saneto, DO, PhD: Neurology; Seattle Children’s Hospital |
Edward (Rusty) Novotny, MD: Neurology; Seattle Children’s Hospital |
 Heidi K. Blume, MD, MPH: Pediatric neurology; Seattle Children's Hospital |
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