
Overview
Stephen Bayles, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, conservation laryngeal surgery, skull base surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, mediastinal surgery and sinus surgery. He offers state-of-the-art treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic and microvascular surgery.Dr. Bayles strives to not only take care of a patient’s cancer but also to return them to the most functional status they can achieve. He understands their vulnerability and the importance of having somebody they trust delivering their care and addressing their physical and emotional concerns. He hopes his patients leave his office knowing they have been heard and cared for, and will continue to feel safe and cared for throughout their cancer journey.Dr. Bayles serves as the Director of Head and Neck Oncology, and Section Head for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, at Virginia Mason. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle and Seattle Met magazines in 2008-2021.Outside his practice, Dr. Bayles enjoys hiking, fishing and mountaineering.
Dr. Bayles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Proliance Surgeons
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy.
The Doctors Clinic: Salmon Medical Center
Vincent Zizak is an Otolaryngologist in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Zizak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Zizak is currently accepting new patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
Emily Marchiano is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Marchiano has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Osteotomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Marchiano is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Bayles isDistinguished. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Bayles isDistinguished. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Bayles isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Bayles isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Male Pattern BaldnessDr. Bayles isDistinguished. Learn about Male Pattern Baldness.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Bayles isDistinguished. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Advanced
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Bayles isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Bayles isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Bayles isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- LaryngectomyDr. Bayles isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Bayles isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Bayles isAdvanced. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Bayles isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Bayles isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Bayles isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- BoilsDr. Bayles isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Bayles isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.

