Top Doctors 2019: Otolaryngology

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Otolaryngologists diagnose and treat disorders from the shoulders up (ears, nose and throat) with the exception of the eyes and brain; among those disorders are hearing loss, tonsillitis and nasal obstructions.

Jeffery R. Adams, M.D., head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, snoring; The Everett Clinic, Ear, Nose and Throat Department, 3927 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425.339.5441; 21401 72nd Ave. W, Edmonds, 425.304.1101; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1995

Stephen W. Bayles, M.D., head and neck cancer, microvascular and skull base surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 1201 Terry Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6374; Virginia Mason Medical Center; Emory University School of Medicine, 1994

Felix W.K. Chu, M.D., facial plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, rhinology (sinus); The Polyclinic Madison Center, Otolaryngology, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.4769; Swedish Medical Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center; Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1981

Neal D. Futran, M.D., DMD, head and neck cancer and surgery/reconstruction, skull base tumors and surgery, microvascular surgery; Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Center at University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4022; University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center; State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine, 1987

Jennifer L. Heydt, M.D., sinus disorders, head and neck cancer, thyroid cancer and surgery; Proliance Eastside ENT, 1800 116th Ave. NE, Suite 102, Bellevue, 425.451.3710; EvergreenHealth, Overlake Medical Center; University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 1997

Albert L. Merati, M.D., laryngeal disorders, voice and airway disorders, swallowing disorders; Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Center at University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4022; University of Washington Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1991

Kristen S. Moe, M.D., facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, skull base surgery, facial cosmetic surgery; Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Clinic at Harborview, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.520.5000; Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1989

Douglas M. Sorensen, M.D., head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, minimally invasive surgery; Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, 1608 South J St., Tacoma, 253.274.7505; CHI Franciscan St. Joseph Medical Center; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine 1992

Kathleen O. Stickney, M.D., parathyroid and thyroid surgery, nose and throat surgery, sinus disorders and surgery; The Polyclinic Madison Center, Otolaryngology, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.2346; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1986