Overview
Michael Nuara, MD, is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in surgery of the nose and ears; facial nerve reconstruction; microtia reconstruction; facial cancer reconstruction; and gender affirming facial surgery.Dr. Nuara is a member of several committees and co-chair of the facial reconstruction subcommittee within the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Medical Association, American Society for Cosmetic Surgeons, Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology and Washington State Medical Association.Dr. Nuara serves as a clinical instructor with the University of Washington Otolaryngology Residency Program and Program Director for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. He is a manuscript reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. He also volunteers for medical missions abroad as a cleft lip and microtia surgeon.Away from work, Dr. Nuara enjoys cycling, photography, nature and cooking.Conditions and Procedures:Cleft lip and palate surgeryCraniofacial surgeryEyelid surgeryFace and neck cosmetic surgeryHead, face and neck reconstructive surgeryMaxillofacial traumaNeck liposuctionRhinoplasty.
Dr. Nuara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sinus Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- PPO
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- 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.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Nuara isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Nuara isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Nuara isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Nuara isExperienced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- MelanomaDr. Nuara isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Nuara isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.