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Dr. Rajiv Sethi, MD

Dr. Rajiv Sethi, MD

Neurosurgery*
(206) 693-4970

Dr. Rajiv Sethi, MD is a neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (19 reviews)
(206) 693-4970
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1100 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

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Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center

Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sethi is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Sethi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Sethi specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Sethi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sethi

4.9
19 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Dr. Sethi Is taking time on a day that he does not normally do surgeries to accommodate the need for me to get taken care of. He has a very good way of communicating what the problems are and what has to be done to fix them. I have all the confidence in the world in Dr. Sethi.
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Jul 05, 2024
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Already have recommended him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jun 27, 2024
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I have the greatest admiration and respect for Dr. Rajiv Sethi and Dr. [...]. Their exceptional knowledge base, combined range of experience and unsurpassed expertise were critical to a surgery that crucial to my survival.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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May 18, 2024
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Dr SETHI and PA [...] are very caring and thorough.
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Apr 19, 2024
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PA and Dr.were friendly and showed concern for my issues.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 18, 2024
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Dr Sethi, Michelle PA, are always great to be with. Honest, relatable, professional, and most of all trustworthy.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 10, 2024
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Very good
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Feb 21, 2024
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Dr Sethi, and Michelle made me feel I was in the best hands possible we hen it came to my surgery. I couldn't have asked for a better team
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Feb 06, 2024
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Dr. Sethi is as good as it gets. I have nothing but the highest recommendation and respect for Dr. Sethi in the way he treats and deals with patients. In my own case I was unable to stand up without a walker. I was within weeks of being paralyzed from the waist down. Since surgery from Dr. Sethi, I'm able to walk, and have hiked and walked over four million steps. He saved my life and I can only assume I am only one of many that owe their lives to him.
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Jan 13, 2024
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I was really amazed to be checked by PA and The Physician. They were both very thorough.
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Nov 17, 2023
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I have completed an extremely dangerous and intense spinal reconstruction w/Dr. Sethi.He, his surgical team, and Michelle Gilbert are the finest, most skilled, and caring people know. There are none better!
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Nov 05, 2023
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Dr. Sethi has always been informative and kind to me.
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Oct 18, 2023
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Dr. Sethi and team performed a complex spine surgery to treat adult progressive scoliosis in Feb 2018. Dr. Sethi did a great job straightening my spine and typically, his team is responsive. Dr. Sethi's bedside manner could use improvement, however, his surgical skills make up for his lack of warmth. However, I do not recommend Virginia Mason Hospital. I ended up with a life threatening infection from poor nursing care. The special unit for Dr. Sethi's post op patients dropped the ball.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Cheryl in none – Aug 22, 2018
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Dr. Sethi has performed 2 separate surgeries on me. Both difficult involving previous fusions. The first was performed in 2017 when my leg was painful It required removal of hardware and fusing additional bone to the site. Perfection and no pain. The most recent involved several vertebrae in my neck again removing old hardware and opening the nerve path to relieve pain in my arm. Again perfection and no pain. He is easy to talk to and his support staff are just as excellent as he is.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ruth in Poulsbo, WA – Feb 16, 2018
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About Me

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biography

Rajiv Sethi, MD, currently serves as the executive medical director of the Center of Neurosciences and Spine at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This includes leadership of the spine program, which employs spinal surgeons across five hospitals...read more

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Complex Spine And Scoliosis Surgery, University Of California, San Francisco, Ca

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Boston, Ma

    Residency Hospital

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Sethi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Virginia Mason Medical Center

      925 Seneca St
      Seattle, WA 98101
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

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