Overview
Amy Anstead, MD, FARS, is the only fellowship-trained rhinologist and endoscopic skull base surgeon in the world who also has formal education in both functional and integrative medicine. She provides holistic, personalized, patient-centered care, and is unafraid to look outside the box for solutions for her patients. She is one of the most experienced sinus surgeons in the Pacific Northwest, has performed over 2,000 complex sinus and endoscopic skull base surgeries, and has successfully treated thousands of patients suffering from chronic sinus disease and sinonasal/skull base tumors.Dr. Anstead completed the prestigious fellowship in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery at the University of Miami, Florida with one of the founding fathers of skull base surgery, Dr. Roy Casiano. She is a Fellow of the American Rhinologic Society and a Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Anstead completed her Residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois, Chicago where she was awarded the Resident Research Award. She completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Miami, Florida, graduating with honors and nominated to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. Prior to medical school, Dr. Anstead completed two concurrent Bachelor of Science degrees in Microbiology and Psychology. She is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine and trained with Dr. Andrew Weil at the Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona.Dr. Anstead has been voted Best Doctor in Seattle by her peers in the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine five times. She has frequently been an invited speaker on the topics of Rhinology andEndoscopic Skull Base Surgery across the Americas and Europe and directed cadaveric dissection courses on Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery for her peers. She has served as a reviewer for several academic journals and has published in the areas of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in both peer reviewed journals and book chapters including Dr. Casiano’s bestselling Endoscopic Sinonasal Dissection Guide.Dr. Anstead is married and has two beautiful children.
Dr. Anstead is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ethmoiditis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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21911 76th Ave W, Suite 211, Edmonds, WA 98026
515 Minor Ave Ste 140, Seattle, WA 98104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Anstead has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amy Anstead
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amy Anstead?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amy Anstead by calling their office at 425-775-6651. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amy Anstead a top-rated expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amy Anstead is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Amy Anstead specialize in?
While Dr. Amy Anstead is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, and Empyema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Amy Anstead participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amy Anstead has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). You can view a list of Dr. Amy Anstead's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amy Anstead accept my insurance?
Dr. Amy Anstead accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-775-6651 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- SinusitisDr. Anstead isDistinguished. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Advanced
- EmpyemaDr. Anstead isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- EthmoiditisDr. Anstead isAdvanced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Experienced
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Anstead isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Fungal ArthritisDr. Anstead isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Arthritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Anstead isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Anstead isExperienced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Anstead isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Nasal PolypsDr. Anstead isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.