John D. Loeser, MD – Neurological Surgery

Dr. John D. Loeser reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Loeser’s clinical interests include pain management and the mechanism underlying neuropathic pain. Dr. Loeser is Professor Emeritus in Neurological Surgery and in…

John D. Loeser, MD – Neurological Surgery

John D. Loeser, MD – Neurological Surgery

Dr. John D. Loeser reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Loeser’s clinical interests include pain management and the mechanism underlying neuropathic pain. Dr. Loeser is Professor Emeritus in Neurological Surgery and in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington.

Education and Training

MD: New York University Medical School, New York, NY, 1961

Internship in Surgery: University of California Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, 1961–1962

Residency in Neurological Surgery: University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, WA, 1962–1967

Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Academic Appointments

University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA:

  • Professor Emeritus, Neurological Surgery, 2008–present
  • Professor Emeritus, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 2008–present

Financial Disclosure

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This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.