ENT Specialists in Auburn and Federal Way, WA
Welcome to Surgical Associates Northwest
Providing specialized treatment for ear, nose, and throat conditions and facial plastic surgery.
Surgical Associates Northwest is the premier head and neck surgical group in King and Pierce counties in Washington. Doctors Kirby Lautman, Mark Hegewald, Mark Emery and Ryan Stern are experts in all aspects of Ear, Nose & Throat medical and surgical treatment.
Comprehensive ENT Treatment and Surgery
As board certified Ear, Nose & Throat and Facial Plastic Surgeons, our doctors specialize in the surgical and medical treatment of diseases of the head and neck, including snoring and sleep apnea, tumors, disorders of the voice, swallowing disorders, trauma and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Our doctors at Surgical Associates Northwest have expertise in all areas of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
What's New at SANW
How Does An ENT Specialist Treat Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is also known as obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. This common condition presents a problem while sleeping since patients cannot breathe in enough oxygen. In practical terms, it is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep. Most people associate snoring with OSA,
Why Am I Experiencing Muffled Hearing?
Hearing is one of our five valuable senses and if suddenly you couldn’t hear sounds or voices clearly, you would obviously be upset. You notice others with hearing aids and now you wonder if that will be you soon. Let’s investigate why you might be experiencing muffled hearing.
When Is Sinus Surgery Necessary?
If you are lucky, over the counter medications help with your sinus issues. You know, the stuffiness, headaches, and post nasal drainage problems. Those unlucky people who get no relief from OTC products can suffer for years with chronic sinus infections,