Lynne P. Taylor M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A.
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Lynne P. Taylor M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A.
Medical Specialties
- Neuro-oncology (brain cancer)
- Brain tumors
- Telehealth services
Locations
Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Taylor is the best on all fronts. I am so grateful to be in her capable care.
Dr Taylor is absolutely amazing... One of the finest doctors that I have worked with.
Dr. Taylor is always great! She does the consult and listens. Very thorough when reviewing the findings. Always encouraging!
Dr Taylor is great - I really appreciate her experience, expertise, and dedication to my care.
Dr. Taylor does a great job explaining and answering questions. I feel like she knows me on a personal level and cares about me as a whole person.
I was very nervous because this was the first time I was meeting my doctor as my previous doctor had left and we had been working together for over a year my new doctor was absolutely amazing and put me at complete ease I'm so relieved and grateful!
Dr Taylor is the absolute best! She explains everything, remembers everything about you and genuinely cares!
DR. Taylor is very good at examining, explaining finding and including patient in discussion and course of action.
Dr. Taylor? Are you serious! Just the best..! The UWMC, and the rest of us, are so lucky to have her on board
I'm 75 yrs. old. Without exception, best doctor experience ever. Kind, well informed.
Dr Taylor is top notch (as is her team). She is caring, clearly excellent and knowledgeable about the science, and a terrific communicator. I feel so fortunate to be in her care.
Dr Taylor was awesome!
Dr. Taylor has the rare combination of vast intelligence, sense of humor, and compassion.
Dr Taylor is the best. She's a subject matter expert who genuinely cares about her patients. I trust her advice and really appreciate her concern for my mental and physical well being.
Dr. Taylor in particular literally saved my life while calming desperate circumstances & keeping my situation manageable.
Dr. Taylor is excellent - she is thorough, explains everything patiently, and treated me with kindness and respect.
*Dr. Lynne Taylor is a warm, smart as a whip, impressive and patient-centered physician. She is a credit to the UW Medical Center.
Great doctor. Tell more information In every appointment and explains better than any doctor I've ever visited before. Provides exceptional concern to her patients
Dr Taylor is the best. She listens & gives great advice.
Dr. Taylor is terrific: brilliant, caring & a great communicator.
Dr. Taylor was wonderful, in explaining [...] Also giving a careful exam. Would recommend her to others.
Dr Lynne Taylor was excellent. I'm alive because of her. Thank you so much!
No improvements needed. Dr Taylor is the greatest.
I saw Dr. Taylor and she was GREAT!!! I would recommend her for any health issues.
Very happy with care provider.
Dr. Taylor is the bomb ! She is really awesome! Thanks guys
As mentioned, Dr Taylor is a true asset to UW. She is an amazing physician. You are truly lucky to have her there.
Dr. Taylor and [...] were instrumental in my great experience. My deepest thank you to them for literally saving my life.
About Lynne P. Taylor
Lynne P. Taylor, M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A., is co-director of the Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center, the UW Alexander M. Spence Endowed Chair in Nero-oncology, and a UW professor of Neurology and Oncology.
Dr. Taylor is an expert in the care of patients with primary brain tumors, metastatic brain tumors and spinal tumors, as well as neurologic complications of cancer. She strives to create active partnerships with her patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Taylor earned her M.D. from Washington University in St Louis. She is triple board-certified in Neurology, Neuro-oncology and Palliative Care. Her clinical interests include clinical neuro-oncology, paraneoplastic disorders and palliative care in neurology. Her research interests include clinical trials for newly diagnosed glioblastoma, recurrent glioblastoma and primary central nervous system lymphoma.
Personal Interests
In addition to providing care to her patients, Dr. Taylor enjoys cooking, travel, art and fashion.
Education and Training
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, 1988, NeurologyHosp. of the Univ. of PAResidency, 1986, NeurologyJewish Hospital of St. LouisInternship, 1983, General MedicineWashington U. School of MedicineMedical education, 1982
Board Certifications
- Neuro-Oncology, 2011, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
- Hospice and Palliative Care, 2010, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Neurology, 1987, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology