JosephChristopherSniezekMDFACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Seattle, WA

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Medical Director of Endocrine Surgery, Swedish Cancer Institute

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Office
1221 Madison St
Ste 1523
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone+1 206-292-6464

Fax+1 206-292-6498
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Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 1999 - 2001
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1995 - 1999
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
HI State Medical License 2002 - 2016
TN State Medical License 1995 - 2002
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Clinician-Performed Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration With On-Site Review Improves Diagnostic Yield.
Isabelle V Chu, Oliver Bellevue, Joseph C Sniezek, Nuria Perez-Reyes> ;Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2023 May 28
1 citations
Endoscopic management of esophageal discontinuity.
Edward T. Chang, Douglas S. Ruhl, Patrick R. Kenny, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Head & Neck. 2015 Sep 1
6 citations
Effect of a second primary thyroid carcinoma on patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Anthony M. Tolisano, Christopher Klem, Michael B. Lustik, Joseph C. Sniezek, J. Blake Golden> ;Head & Neck. 2016 Apr 1
42 citations
Otolaryngology and medical malpractice: A review of the past decade, 2001–2011
Steven S. Hong, Christopher G Yheulon, Eric Wirtz, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;The Laryngoscope. 2014 Apr 1
18 citations
Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom: the US Military Experience Performing Free Flaps in a Combat Zone
Christopher Klem, Joseph C. Sniezek, Brian A. Moore, Michael R. Davis, George Coppit, Cecelia E. Schmalbach> ;The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2013 Aug 1
4 citations
Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a Branchial Cleft Cyst without a Thyroid Primary: Navigating a Diagnostic Dilemma.
Douglas S. Ruhl, Mark F. Sheridan, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2013 Jul 11
34 citations
Salivary Gland Surgery and Medical Malpractice
Steven S. Hong, Christopher G Yheulon, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2013 Feb 4
4 citations
Mantle cell lymphoma presenting as a saccular cyst.
Kelly L. Groom, Douglas S. Ruhl, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2012 Jan 1
16 citations
Head and neck ultrasound: why now?
Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2010 Dec 1
1 citations
Preface: Head and neck ultrasound.
Joseph C. Sniezek, Robert A. Sofferman> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2010 Dec 1
44 citations
Diagnostic efficacy of surgeon-performed ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration: A randomized controlled trial:
Jon Robitschek, Mary Straub, Eric Wirtz, Christopher Klem, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2010 Mar 1
Adult presentation of a fourth branchial pouch sinus.
Jon Robitschek, Nici Eddy Bothwell, Guy Takahashi, Daniel J. Hall, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2009 Oct 1
72 citations
Utilization of free tissue transfer in head and neck surgery
Russell B. Smith, Joseph C. Sniezek, Donald T. Weed, Mark K. Wax> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2007 Aug 1
A Benign, Mature, Parapharyngeal Teratoma Presenting in an Adult
Gregory E. Punch, Joseph C. Sniezek, Bryan D. Berkey, Gregory W. Petermann> ;Radiology Case Reports. 2007 Jan 1
Left posterior lateral pharyngeal space injection during ambulatory general anesthesia third molar surgery: a case report.
Edward J. Vanisky, Jeffrey S. Almony, Andrew J. Wargo, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2006 Feb 1
43 citations
Osteoradionecrosis of the cervical spine resulting from radiotherapy for primary head and neck malignancies: operative and nonoperative management. Case report.
Daniel J. Donovan, Thanh V Huynh, Eric B Purdom, Robert E. Johnson, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine. 2005 Aug 1
10 citations
Oral carcinoma associated with betel nut chewing in the Pacific: an impending crisis?
Janette M Carpenter, Mark J Syms, Joseph C Sniezek> ;Pacific Health Dialog. 2005 Mar 1
100 citations
Dominant negative p63 isoform expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Joseph C. Sniezek, Keith E. Matheny, Mathew D. Westfall, Jennifer A. Pietenpol> ;The Laryngoscope. 2004 Dec 1
23 citations
Use of the vacuum-assisted closure device in enhancing closure of a massive skull defect.
Umesh S. Marathe, Joseph C. Sniezek> ;The Laryngoscope. 2004 Jun 1
43 citations
Inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling decreases p63 expression in head and neck squamous carcinoma cells.
Keith E. Matheny, Christopher E. Barbieri, Joseph C. Sniezek, Carlos L. Arteaga, Jennifer A. Pietenpol> ;The Laryngoscope. 2003 Jun 1
271 citations
The ΔNp63α Phosphoprotein Binds the p21 and 14-3-3σ Promoters In Vivo and Has Transcriptional Repressor Activity That Is Reduced by Hay-Wells Syndrome-Derived Mutations
Matthew D. Westfall, Deborah J. Mays, Joseph C. Sniezek, Jennifer A. Pietenpol> ;Molecular and Cellular Biology. 2003 Apr 1
17 citations
Rare tumors of the thyroid gland.
Joseph C. Sniezek, Michael R. Holtel> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2003 Feb 1
8 citations
Inflammatory thyroid disorders.
Joseph C. Sniezek, Thomas B Francis> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2003 Feb 1
17 citations
Expression of p63 and 14-3-3σ in normal and hyperdifferentiated mucosa of the upper aerodigestive tract
Joseph C. Sniezek, Keith E. Matheny, Brian B. Burkey, James L. Netterville, Jennifer A. Pietenpol> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2002 Jun 1
12 citations
Paraganglioma surgery: complications and treatment.
Joseph C. Sniezek, Alain Sabri, James L. Netterville> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2001 Oct 1
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Lectures

Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Update Conference
University of California, San Francisco, Honolulu, Hawaii - 2/16/2013

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish First Hill CampusSeattle, Washington