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Syed Shabaz Azeem, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I was born in Seattle, Washington. I spent my childhood in Olympia until I moved with my family to Chicago, Illinois. Still, I consider Washington state my home. I've been married to my wonderful wife for many years. We have 3 great children.
About my practice
I've wanted to be a neurosurgeon ever since I was a child. Visiting the doctor can place a lot of stress on the patient as well as the family. My goal is to provide patients with the best medical and surgical care possible. Special interests of mine include primary and metastatic brain and spine tumors, and I have advanced training in neurosurgical oncology. It's truly an honor and privilege to take care of patients in my role as a neurosurgeon. I am inspired by my patients.
How I thrive
I enjoy hiking and jogging. I especially enjoy coaching youth basketball and baseball. In order to give my patients the best care possible, I need to be physically and mentally strong. I exercise regularly and find ways to rejuvenate my psyche and soul.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Capitol Hill South Building
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 206-326-2785
- Main number
- 1-800-562-6300 (toll free)
- Main number
- 206-326-3000
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin UniversityBoard certification
Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological SurgeryTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterInternship
University of South Florida College of MedicineResidency
LOYOLAJoined Kaiser Permanente
2016Provider ID
064594License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1083870497Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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08/01/2025