
Overview
Albert Merati is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Merati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trachoma. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Merati is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Proliance Surgeons Bellevue Ear, Nose & Throat And Sound Hearing
Roger S. Zundel, MD, practices general and pediatric otolaryngology, endocrine surgery, head and neck cancer, and otology. He believes listening to his patients is the key to earning their trust. He understands that ensuring a patient feels cared for is as important as his medical expertise. He is an active member of Overlake Hospital's staff and has served on multiple hospital committees.Outside of work, Dr. Zundel enjoys skiing, hiking and spending time with his wife and three daughters. He is learning Spanish and classical guitar. Dr. Zundel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trachoma. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss.
Proliance Surgeons Bellevue Ear, Nose & Throat And Sound Hearing
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trachoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy.
Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology
David Santos, MD, is board certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.He prides himself in keeping up to date with cutting edge treatments and applying state-of-the-art techniques and technologies. He is committed to excellence in facelift surgical technique, rejuvenation, and artistry, as well as creating an environment where the best medical care and facial rejuvenation possible is achieved for each individual. Dr. Santos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trachoma. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Labyrinthitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss.
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
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Merati isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Merati isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Merati isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PerichondritisDr. Merati isDistinguished. Learn about Perichondritis.
- Recurrent Respiratory PapillomatosisDr. Merati isDistinguished. Learn about Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Merati isDistinguished. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Advanced
- Chronic CoughDr. Merati isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- LaryngectomyDr. Merati isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- LaryngitisDr. Merati isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngitis.
- LaryngoceleDr. Merati isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngocele.
- Palatopharyngeal IncompetenceDr. Merati isAdvanced. Learn about Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.
- Subglottic StenosisDr. Merati isAdvanced. Learn about Subglottic Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Merati isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Autonomic NeuropathyDr. Merati isExperienced. Learn about Autonomic Neuropathy.
- CordotomyDr. Merati isExperienced. Learn about Cordotomy.
- DysarthriaDr. Merati isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EndoscopyDr. Merati isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Merati isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.


