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Ryder P. Gwinn, MD

Patient Ratings

4.8 / 5 (Based on 73 Ratings)
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Specialties:

Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery

Call 425-899-4930

Insurance Accepted

Ryder P. Gwinn, MD is accepting new patients.

Conditions Treated

spinal tumors, post laminectomy syndrome pain trigeminal neuralgia, spasticity, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, depression, radiculopathy, chiari malformation, epilepsy, essential tremor, occipital neuralgia, spinal instability, subdural hematoma, and chiari malformation

Procedures Performed

cervical laminectomy, laser interstitial thermal therapy, robot-assisted brain surgery, visualase, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal decompression, spinal fusion, laminectomy, spine surgery, craniotomy for brain tumor, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, intrathecal pump placement, microvascular decompression, MR guided focused ultrasound, responsive neurostimulator placement, stereo-EEG electrode placement, stereotactic brain biopsy, temporal lobectomy, vagus nerve stimulation, ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, deep brain stimulation, neurosurgery, spinal cord stimulation, and brain surgery

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2025 Seattle Magazine "Top Docs" | 2025 Seattle Met "Top Doctors" | Puget Sound Business Journal's 2025 Surgeon of the Year Award

Board Certification

Board Certified in Neurosurgery

Philosophy of Care

I try to combine technology with traditional Neurosurgical techniques to find the least invasive therapy with the highest chance of success for patients suffering from disorders of the spine and central nervous system.

Podcast

Deep Brain Stimulation: Advanced Treatment for Movement Disorders

Brain Tumor Treatment Specialists at Eastside Neuroscience Institute

Eastside Neuroscience Institute - Expanding Care to Patients Living with Parkinson's Disease

Experience

Year began practicing: 2004

Medical School

University of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA

Residency

Georgetown University Hospital (neurological surgery) | Washington, DC

Fellowship

Yale New Haven Hospital | New Haven, CT

Internship

Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC

Personal Information

I chose to go into medicine to explore my fascination with the brain and nervous system.
I grew up in Philadelphia and have lived in Vermont, California and Washington, DC before coming to the Pacific Northwest. I've spent the past 16 wonderful years here working and raising a family.
The Pacific Northwest is an amazing distillation of natural wonders and people who have overcome adversity to get here and make a better life for themselves. This has produced a can-do, positive and inclusive culture that I'm proud to be part of today.
We love to visit different regions of the Northwest to learn the rich local history and to get a better visual and cultural familiarity with the community of my patients.
My wife, three children, and I love hiking and skiing in the Cascades, sailing and fishing in the San Juans, and travelling to Hood Canal, the Tri-Cities, and Walla Walla to visit friends and taste Washington wines.

Community Involvement

I have served on the board for Open Window School in Bellevue, and participate the physicians advisory board for the Epilepsy Foundation of Washington.

Reviews

4.66
June 28, 2025
Dr Gwinn was knowledgeable, professional, and personable. He presented necessary information and answered my questions In a clear, concise manner.I got him to laugh out loud a few times during my consult. I found this reaction to be a sign of a person who is confident and intelligent - very humanizing, which I appreciated very much.
5.0
May 16, 2025
Dr Gwinn IS THE BEST!!
5.0
March 07, 2025
Dr Gwinn is warm, caring and knowledgeable. He is a fabulous Dr!
5.0
September 25, 2024
Great experience. He's very informative. I feel like I can make an informed decision.
5.0
September 22, 2024
He showed, explained, & gave my problem a name. He explained so much to us & it verified my complaints. Both my wife & I were finally gained some hope. And we're so thankful that we understood why some things haven't worked. We can't say enough good things about him. Thank you
5.0
August 03, 2024
Dr. Gwinn was so nice! I have had this surgery before, but he still went through the procedure with me - which was a great refresher! He went through the risks and benefits, other possible complications, and recovery. I left the appointment feeling great about the upcoming surgery - and I am a very, very anxious person! The entire appointment was a great experience. With 15+ years of spine issues, appts, and surgeries, I've never had an appointment that went that well.
5.0
July 12, 2024
Dr. Gwinn listens to my concerns and is very good at addressing my questions. Should surgery be necessary, I'm glad Dr. Gwinn is my Dr.
5.0
July 10, 2024
Dr Gwinn explained my condition in laymen's language, was very thorough and knowledgeable
3.46
May 22, 2024
It seemed like he didn't believe me about my pain. He said the CT didn't show anything wrong but had me do xrays & then realized there was a problem & I will need surgery.