Thomas A. Knipe
Experienced in Swimmer's Ear

Dr. Thomas A. Knipe

Otolaryngology
Providence
Proliance Surgeons
1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Swimmer's Ear
Providence
Proliance Surgeons
1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
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Overview

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swimmer's Ear. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

Graduate Institution
University Of Washington School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Tennessee Memphis
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
1231 116th Ave NE #915, Bellevue, WA 98004
Call: 425-454-3938
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Proliance Surgeons
510 8th Ave NE #310, Issaquah, WA 98029
Call: 425-454-3938
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 (13.4 miles away)
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