
Overview
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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meniere Disease. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
8301 161st Avenue NE, Suite 200, Redmond, WA 98052
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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
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Dawson isDistinguished. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Nasal Septal HematomaDr. Dawson isDistinguished. Learn about Nasal Septal Hematoma.
- PerichondritisDr. Dawson isDistinguished. Learn about Perichondritis.
- Advanced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Dawson isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Dawson isAdvanced. Learn about Anosmia.
- EmpyemaDr. Dawson isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Male Pattern BaldnessDr. Dawson isAdvanced. Learn about Male Pattern Baldness.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Dawson isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Nasal PolypsDr. Dawson isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- AsthmaDr. Dawson isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- BoilsDr. Dawson isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Dawson isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- DFNB1Dr. Dawson isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Dawson isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.


