- Otolaryngologists
- WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Dr. Ryan Stern, MD

Dr. Ryan Stern, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat•Male•Age 48
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Dr. Ryan Stern, MD is a Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Federal Way, WA and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stern has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from New York University medical school in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Francis Hospital and Multicare Auburn Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Ryan Stern, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Surgical Associates Northwest
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Stern's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern
4.3
Based on 40 ratings
5 Stars | 80% | (32) |
4 Stars | 2.5% | (1) |
3 Stars | 2.5% | (1) |
2 Stars | 2.5% | (1) |
1 Star | 12.5% | (5) |
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Stern
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Stern treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Stern treats other conditions, please contact the office at (253) 366-5859.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Stern is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Stern's conditions and procedures:
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anosmia
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Audiometry
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Broken Nose
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Chronic Adenoid Infection
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Tube Placement
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- ENT Cancer
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Facial Fracture
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hearing Screening
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Home Sleep Study
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngitis
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Malignant Otitis Externa
- Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
- Nasal Polyp
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Otitis Media
- Otosclerosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Parathyroidectomy
- Perforated Eardrum
- Pharyngitis
- Postnasal Drip
- Rhinoseptoplasty
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Scan
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Cancer
- Tongue-Tie
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillitis
- Ultrasound, Thyroid
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Stern accepts
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Dr. Stern accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- First Choice Health PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Health Net
- Health Net PPO
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Premera Blue Cross
- Heritage Plus
- Providence Health Plans
- Personal Option EPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- United Healthcare
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan Stern, MD?
Call (253) 366-5859 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.
Does Dr. Ryan Stern, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Stern has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Ryan Stern, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Ryan Stern, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Stern's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Ryan Stern, MD accept my insurance?
Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. Stern accepts your insurance.
What are Dr. Ryan Stern, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Stern frequently treats Sleep Apnea. See all practice areas where Dr. Stern specializes.
Where is Dr. Ryan Stern, MD's office located?
Dr. Stern's office is located at 34612 6th Ave S Ste 200, Federal Way, WA 98003. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.70% Patients that would definitely recommend, Equal to the national average
2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
57% Patients that would definitely recommend, 13% lower than the national average
1 Award Received
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