Overview
Namou Kim is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.
The Association Of University Physicians
Neal Futran is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Futran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Futran is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Arun Sharma is an Otolaryngologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Ear Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Tongue CancerDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- GastrostomyDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlossectomyDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Glossectomy.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Ear CancerDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- LeukoplakiaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Leukoplakia.