We are pleased to announce that a new agreement has been reached with Aetna. This allows Valley to continue to be an in-network provider for Aetna-insured patients and will cover services provided since previous contracts ended June 1, 2025. We understand how important it is for our patients to retain in-network access to the doctors, programs, and expert care teams they know and trust. Thank you for your patience throughout this process.

Baburaj Thankappan, MD
Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Epilepsy
Valley Medical Group Provider

Provider Bio

Baburaj Thankappan, MD, is board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, sleep medicine, and epilepsy. He practices general neurology with focus on epilepsy, long term EEG monitoring and sleep medicine. He is a member of American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. After graduating from University of Kerala, India, he completed an internal medicine residency. He did further training in internal medicine in the United Kingdom and is a member of the College of Physicians, MRCP(UK). He then completed residency in neurology from Wayne state University, Michigan and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology/Epilepsy from Cleveland Clinic.

  • Dr. Thankappan was voted a Top Doctor in Seattle Magazine in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Languages Spoken

English

Scheduling & Locations

This provider works at the location(s) listed below. If you haven’t had an appointment with this provider before, please look near the provider’s photo above to make sure they are accepting new patients. Telehealth appointments are available for some conditions. Please call the clinic to learn more about telehealth options.

Neuroscience Institute | Adult Neurology

Northwest Pavilion
400 S 43rd St
Renton, WA 98055
Call 425.690.3585 Fax 425.690.9585