Joseph C. Sniezek, MD, FACS
Seattle, WA 98104
Swedish Head and Neck Surgery
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1523, Seattle, WA 98104
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About Joseph C. Sniezek
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.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Head & Neck Surgery
SAUSHEC
Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
American College of Surgeons, American Academy Of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, American Head & Neck Society, Triological Society
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
Swedish
Swedish Cherry Hill
Swedish First Hill
Outside of work, Dr. Sniezek enjoys traveling, skiing, and surfing.
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I was first referred to Dr Sniezek for removal of a parathyroid. He observed swollen lymph glands, did a biopsy and diagnosed throat cancer. The cancer was successfully treated. This appt was a follow-up. I'm very grateful to Dr Sniezek and the entire Cancer Institute team.
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I felt I was seeing an expert in the field, one who had completed many of these surgeries and is well-educated and enjoys the type of work he performs on a regular basis.
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Very good office and physician/PA staff
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Dr Sniezek and his staff were great. They listened to my concerns and evaluated my situation. He Informed what to watch out for, so I did not have any Issues.
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Great care by Dr Sniezek
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I'm very grateful to Dr.Sniezek and his colleagues. They took wonderful care of me and my family during a stressful time in our lives. Thank you.
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