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Office
1101 Madison St
Suite 1280
Seattle, WA 98104Phone+1 206-624-6200- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- 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.
Education & Training
- University of Washington School of Medicine2007 - 2008
- Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2003 - 2007
- Tripler Army Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 2002 - 2003
- Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2002
- Loyola University ChicagoB.S, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1994 - 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- OR State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- WA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
- AK State Medical License 2024 - 2024
- AZ State Medical License 2013 - 2019
- HI State Medical License 2004 - 2010
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryFacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- ABA Presidential Citation for airway foreign body management 2011
- Army Achievement Medal Oak leaf cluster 2003, 2007
- Army Commendation Medal 2007
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Novel use of a suction-irrigation device to remove impacted blood clot from the airway.Benjamin J. Westbrook, Michael Wilhelm, Joseph Shvidler> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2012 Jan 1
- 19 citationsAcute rise in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in a coastal community:Nici Eddy Bothwell, Joseph Shvidler, Benjamin B. Cable> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2007 Dec 1
- 12 citationsRefining indications for the use of mitomycin C using a randomized controlled trial with an animal model.Joseph Shvidler, Nici Eddy Bothwell, Benjamin B. Cable> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2007 Apr 1
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Restoration of Oral Competence with Large Volume Fat Grafting: Going Beyond Conventional Reconstructive OptionsPatricia McAdams, MD; Jacqueline Anderson, MD; Del Sloneker, MD; Kathryn Marshall, PhD; Joseph Shvidler, MD, Triological Society 117th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 5/14/2014
- Presidential Citation for Foreign Body Management: Novel Use of a Suction/Irrigation Device to Remove Impacted Blood Clot from the Airway.Wilhelm MJ, Westbrook B, Shvidler J, 91st annual American Broncho-Esophagological Asssociation meeting, Chicago, IL
- Structural Fat Grafting – Lipostructure.Shvidler J, Pan-Pacific Surgical Association 28th Biennial Congress, Honolulu, HI
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Hospital Affiliations
- MultiCare Allenmore HospitalTacoma, Washington
- MultiCare Tacoma General HospitalTacoma, Washington
- St. Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, Washington
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