Overview
Dr. Joseph Sniezek is the Medical Director of Head & Neck Endocrine Surgery for Swedish Health Services. Dr. Sniezek graduated from West Point in 1990 and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1994. After completing an Otolaryngology residency in 1999, he performed a two-year fellowship at Vanderbilt in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery. He has served as a department chief, residency program director, and subsequently as the Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army for Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of head and neck masses and tumors, with a particular interest in thyroid and parathyroid disease. In 2015, he was elected Teacher of the Year by the Swedish General Surgery Residency. He completed a Masters in Business Administration at the University of Washington in 2016. Dr. Sniezek has also been perennially recognized with Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine's Top Doctor award.
Dr. Sniezek is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Sniezek 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek by calling their office at 206-292-6464. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek a top-rated expert for Parathyroid Adenoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parathyroid Adenoma, 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. Joseph C. Sniezek specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parathyroid Adenoma. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph C. Sniezek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-292-6464 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Sniezek isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Sniezek isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Sniezek isDistinguished. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Sniezek isDistinguished. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Sniezek isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
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- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Sniezek isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Sniezek isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Sniezek isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Sniezek isAdvanced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Sniezek isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Sniezek isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Sniezek isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Sniezek isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Sniezek isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- LaryngectomyDr. Sniezek isExperienced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Sniezek isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.