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Dr. Ryan Stern, MD

Dr. Ryan Stern, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ryan Stern, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Federal Way, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stern has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Locations

Surgical Associates Northwest ENT

Surgical Associates Northwest ENT34612 6th Ave S Ste 200 Federal Way, WA 98003
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Dr. Stern is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Stern specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Stern's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern

4.3

43 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
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1 Star
14%
14%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jackie – Feb 25, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 10, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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D – Feb 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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BW in Bothell, WA – Jun 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Cynthia Rayburn-Smith in Sequim, WA – Apr 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Anna in Auburn – Apr 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
FEDERAL WAY – Aug 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Tim Suiter in Auburn, WA – Aug 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
19 people found this helpful
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Tacoma, WA – Jun 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
RAW in Orting, WA – Jan 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
QZisha in Des Moines – Oct 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ryan Stern, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Federal Way, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stern has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Stern is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Francis Hospital

      34515 9th Ave S
      Federal Way, WA 98003
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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