Dr. Luis Gonzalez Cuyar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Luis F. Gonzalez-Cuyar, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Washington (UW), Seattle. He specializes in neuropathology, specifically focusing on neuromuscular pathology and brain neoplasms. Dr. Gonzalez-Cuyar provides accurate and timely diagnoses for clinicians treating patients with neuromuscular conditions across the UW Medicine system. His clinical practice includes serving as Section Head for Neuromuscular Pathology and overseeing an interdisciplinary Neuromuscular-Rheumatology conference that is aimed at reviewing interesting clinical cases with his trainees. His NIH-funded research investigates the neuropathologic changes associated with heavy metal exposure, and he collaborates with various institutions on studies involving the effects of manganese and gadolinium exposure. Dr. Gonzalez-Cuyar is actively engaged in medical education, teaching medical and graduate students, and he holds multiple leadership roles including Director of the Neuropathology Fellowship Training Program. Furthermore, he has triple board certifications in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and Neuropathology and is a fellow of the College of American Pathologists.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology.

Attending Physician

2011-01-01 — Present

Harborview Medical Center • Seattle, WA

Attending physician specializing in Neuropathology.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.