Stephen W. Bayles
Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

Dr. Stephen W. Bayles

Otolaryngology
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Thyroid Nodule
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
MD, Emory University School Of Medicine, Atlanta - 1994
Residency
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta - 1999
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in WA
Board Certifications
Head And Neck Surgery, American Board Of Otolaryngology
Fellowships
Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - 2000
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

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.


3 Total Publications

Postoperative Development of Desmoid Tumor After Surgical Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity: Case Report and Review of Literature.
Postoperative Development of Desmoid Tumor After Surgical Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity: Case Report and Review of Literature.
Journal: World neurosurgery
Published: March 26, 2019
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    • Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
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    • Follicular Thyroid Cancer
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    • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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