
Overview
David Timme, MD, specializes in otolaryngology, including the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.Dr. Timme places a strong emphasis on listening carefully to each patient in order to obtain a thoughtful and accurate diagnosis. He offers care that is tailored to each patient in accordance with the latest technology and accepted medical standards.Dr. Timme is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and American Medical Association.
Dr. Timme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, Sialadenitis, and Tissue Biopsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, Lakewood, WA 98499
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.
Sung-won Kim is an Otolaryngologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Otitis, Sinusitis, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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 the treatment of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Swedish First Hill
Dr. Kim is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
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
- Advanced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Timme isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Aural PolypsDr. Timme isAdvanced. Learn about Aural Polyps.
- Autonomic NeuropathyDr. Timme isAdvanced. Learn about Autonomic Neuropathy.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Timme isAdvanced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Timme isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Timme isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Timme isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AnosmiaDr. Timme isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Bell's PalsyDr. Timme isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.

