Summary

Dr. Ryan Stern specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Washington School of Medicine in both otolaryngology and general surgery. With 25 years of experience in practice, Dr. Stern holds board certification in otolaryngology from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Stern practices at Surgical Associates Northwest in Federal Way, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at Multicare Auburn Medical Center. He treats patients with rhinitis, allergies, and seasonal allergic rhinitis. His surgical expertise includes endoscopic sinus surgery, and he offers both traditional allergen immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy for allergy management. Patients have rated Dr. Stern 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, General Surgery
  • 18 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Surgical Associates Northwest - Federal Way

34612 6th Ave S Ste 200Federal Way, WA 98003
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.5 
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25 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Federal Way , WASeattle , WAEdmonds , WAEdmonds , WA
Med School: New York University School of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Med School: Florida State University’s College of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ryan Stern

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Regence BlueShield - Federal Employees Program
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Ryan Stern has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ryan Stern has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Ryan Stern holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington. They are board certified in Otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, General Surgery and University of Washington Program.

Medical School

Graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2001.

NPI Number

Ryan Stern's NPI number is 1487754941.

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Ryan Stern speaks English.

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