Overview
Thomas A. Knipe, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of adult and pediatric disorders of the head and neck. While practicing all aspects of otolaryngology, he has a special interest in sinus, sleep and breathing disorders and tumors of the head and neck. He is trained in advanced surgery of the sinuses and skull base to bring his patients safe and proven treatments for complex tumors of the skull base and more common sinus and breathing limitations alike. He treats patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck including thyroid, parathyroid and salivary glands and is trained in salivary gland-saving endoscopic techniques to remove salivary stones. In his practice, he takes great care to educate his patients and apply his medical expertise to partner with and guide each one through important medical decisions.He is committed to serving the world’s poor and underserved through medical and surgical mission work. He travels overseas to perform surgical repair for children and adults with cleft lip and palate, thyroid disease and benign and malignant disorders of the head and neck.A native of the Seattle area, Dr. Knipe takes the Northwest’s healthy and active lifestyle to heart. He is an avid runner and works hard to keep up with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys hiking, fishing and competing in ultimate Frisbee.
Dr. Knipe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy.
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Locations
1231 116th Ave NE #915, Bellevue, WA 98004
510 8th Ave NE #310, Issaquah, WA 98029
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The Association Of University Physicians
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Proliance Eastside ENT
Steven M. Dawson, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and has been practicing in Kirkland for over 28 years. His almost three decades of experience has armed him with a vast knowledge of ENT conditions focusing on the diagnoses and treatment of chronic sinus and nasal issues.His late father and brother were both doctors in Iowa, and his dad strongly encouraged him to follow in his footsteps. He decided to go into otolaryngology because he loves the idea of helping people solve the problems that are keeping them from enjoying life.Dr. Dawson has been active in the local medical community as a former Chief of Surgery at Evergreen Hospital. He is professionally interested in minimally invasive sinus surgeries and the most recent up-to-date imaging and surgical techniques.As a true Seattle sports enthusiast, Steven is a Seattle Seahawks season ticket holder and a strong supporter of bringing back the Seattle Supersonics. He enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking and fishing.Steven Dawson has been recognized by Seattle Met as a Top Doctor for many years running including 2019, 2020 and 2021. Dr. Dawson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- LaryngitisDr. Knipe isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngitis.
- PerichondritisDr. Knipe isDistinguished. Learn about Perichondritis.
- TrachomaDr. Knipe isDistinguished. Learn about Trachoma.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Aphthous StomatitisDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Aphthous Stomatitis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)