Dr. Joseph Shvidler, MD
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41 y/o
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Dr. Joseph Shvidler, MD is a facial plastic & reconstructive surgery specialist in Gig Harbor, WA and has been practicing for 10 years. He specializes in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, ear, nose, and throat, and more.Read his story
MultiCare ENT Specialists - Gig Harbor
4545 Point Fosdick Dr NW Ste 225
Gig Harbor, WA 98335Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Choice Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Group Health Cooperative
- Health Net
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- + 5 More
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Chronic Sinusitis
high
more than 88% of peers
Headache
high
more than 87% of peers
Allergic Reaction
normal
more than 57% of peers
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Dr. Shvidler's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Shvidler "Dr. Joseph Shvidler moved to the South Puget Sound after finishing his residency training in ear nose and throat surgery to pursue a fellowship in cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery at University of Washington hospitals. Dr. Shvidler then returned to active duty at Joint Base Lewis McChord. During his tenure he served as a section chief of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. As an assistant professor of surgery for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Dr. Shvidler trained generations of future ENT surgeons and medical students. He performed numerous complex reconstructive facial plastic surgeries on soldiers , military family members and retirees. After serving his country for over 12 years, Dr. Shvidler has transitioned to civilian life and is now working in the South Puget Sound area covering areas of greater Seattle, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Pyallup and Federal Way. Dr. Shvidler provides comprehensive, state of the art care in management of congenital, traumatic, and cosmetic deformities in the facial and neck region. His unique training in ear nose and throat and facial plastic reconstructive surgery gives him ability to care for the most complex issues. He provides compassionate care by listening to each individuals needs. Part of MultiCare Connected Care Clinically Integrated Network."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Shvidler " My training and experience allow me to provide comprehensive, state of the art care in management of congenital, traumatic, and cosmetic deformities in the facial and neck region. My combined expertise in ear nose and throat and facial plastic reconstructive surgery gives me ability to care for the most complex issues. I strive to provide compassionate care by listening to each individuals needs. I take time educating patients about all possible options and alternatives, setting realistic expectations. "
3 Specialties
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
- Plastic Surgery & Facial SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
33 Conditions Treated
- Acute Sinusitis
- Aging Face
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Broken Nose
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Cough
- Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
- Deviated Septum
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Facial Fracture
- Headache
- Hyperthrophic Scar
- Keloid Scar
- Lip Cancer
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nose Cancer
- Nose Disorders
- Nose Injuries
- Pharyngitis
- Postnasal Drip
- Rhinophyma
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Scars
- Sinusitis
- Skin Aging
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Laxity
- Sleep Apnea
- Snoring
- Thyroid Cancer
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
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56 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Blepharoplasty
- Botox® Injection
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Collagen Injection
- Complex Revision Rhinoplasty
- Cosmetic Botox® Injection
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
- Cosmetic Facial Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
- Dermal Filler
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
- Ear Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- Earlobe Repair
- Endoscopic Brow Lift
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Neck Mass
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Eyelid Surgery
- Facelift
- Facial Reconstruction
- Fat Grafting to the Face
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Juvéderm® Voluma® Injection
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Lip, Excision or Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Nasal Reconstruction
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nasal Surgery
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Primary Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
- Radiesse® Injections
- Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
- Restylane® Injections
- Sinus Surgery
- Skin Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction
- Skin Grafts
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
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Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Loyola University ChicagoUndergraduate School | Graduated 1998
- Pennsylvania State University / College of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2002
- Tripler Army Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2003
- Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2007
- University Of Washington Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2008
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Shvidler accepts 19 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- AvMedOpen Access
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Choice HealthFirst Choice Health PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- Group Health Cooperative
- Health NetHealth Net PPO
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Molina HealthcareMolina
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- ODS Health Plan
- Premera Blue CrossHeritage Plus
- Providence Health PlansPersonal Option EPO
- Regence Blue Cross Blue ShieldPreferred Provider Network PPN
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
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