Summary

Meet Amy Anstead MD, FARS, IFMCP, ABOIM

 Has clinics in Seattle and Edmonds.

Amy Anstead, MD, FARS, IFMCP, ABOIM, is the only fellowship-trained rhinologist and endoscopic skull base surgeon in the world who also has formal education in both functional and integrative medicine. She provides holistic, personalized, patient-centered care, and is unafraid to look outside the box for solutions for her patients.

She is one of the most experienced sinus surgeons in the Pacific Northwest, has performed thousands of complex sinus and endoscopic skull base surgeries, and has successfully treated tens of thousands of patients suffering from chronic sinus disease and sinonasal/skull base tumors.

She is a Certified Practitioner by the Institute for Functional Medicine and completed two post-residency fellowships; one in Sinus and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and a second fellowship in Integrative Medicine.

She is double board certified in both Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery as well as Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Anstead completed the prestigious fellowship in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery at the University of Miami, Florida with one of the founding fathers of skull base surgery, Dr. Roy Casiano. She is a Fellow of the American Rhinologic Society and a Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Anstead completed her Residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois, Chicago where she was awarded the Resident Research Award.

She completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Miami, Florida, graduating with honors and nominated to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. Prior to medical school, Dr. Anstead completed two concurrent Bachelor of Science degrees in Microbiology and Psychology. She is a Certified Practitioner by the Institute for Functional Medicine and completed a second fellowship with Dr. Andrew Weil at the Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona.

Dr. Anstead has been voted Best Doctor in Seattle by her peers in the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine many times. She has frequently been an invited speaker on the topics of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery across the Americas and Europe and directed cadaveric dissection courses on Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery for her peers. She has served as a reviewer for several academic journals and has published in the areas of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in both peer reviewed journals and book chapters including Dr. Casiano’s bestselling Endoscopic Sinonasal Dissection Guide.

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Dr. Amy S. Anstead, FARS has 2 locations

Proliance Surgeons Puget Sound Ear Nose and Throat

515 Minor Ave Ste 140Seattle, WA 98104
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Proliance Surgeons Puget Sound Ear Nose and Throat

21911 76th Ave W Ste 211Edmonds, WA 98026
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Miami, FL
  • 22 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 6 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 8 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Amy S. Anstead, FARS

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 6 Degrees Health
  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • Aexcel Aetna Select
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Apple Health
  • Asuris
  • Asuris MedAdvantage
  • Cigna
  • Clinically Integrated Network
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Coordinated Care
  • Crime Victims Compensation Program
  • Eastside Health Network
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health Network
  • Humana (Medicare) HMO
  • Humana (Medicare) PPO/PFFS
  • Kaiser HMO
  • Kaiser Medicare
  • Kaiser Options and Access PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • MultiCare Connect
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • Optum Health
  • OWCD/DOL
  • PHCS
  • Premera
  • Premera Heritage and Heritage Plus 1
  • Premera Heritage Prime
  • Premera LifeWise Connect
  • Premera MedAdvantage
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Rainier Health Network
  • Regence Individual and Family
  • Regence MedAdvantage
  • Regence PPO plans
  • Regence Uniform
  • Seoul Medical Group (IPA)
  • The Sound Plan
  • Tri-Care
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health
  • UW ACO
  • WellPoint Health Networks

Medical Specialties

Dr. Amy S. Anstead, FARS has the following 6 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Amy S. Anstead, FARS has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • ENT
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head & Neck Surgery
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology
  • Polyps
  • Rhinologist
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Physician And Surgeon, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Miami, FL

Residency

University of Illinois, Chicago

Medical School

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Amy Anstead, FARS's office located?
Dr. Amy Anstead, FARS's office is located at 515 Minor Ave Ste 140, Seattle, WA, 98104.
Does Dr. Amy Anstead, FARS accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Amy Anstead, FARS has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Amy Anstead, FARS speak?
Dr. Amy Anstead, FARS speaks English.
Does Dr. Amy Anstead, FARS accept my insurance?
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