Overview
Arun Sharma is an Otolaryngologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Ear Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405
4545 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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.
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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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.
The Association Of University Physicians
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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
- Ear CancerDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Throat CancerDr. Sharma isDistinguished. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Tongue CancerDr. Sharma isAdvanced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.
- EmpyemaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Sharma isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.