Otolaryngology Specialty Clinics at Harborview

About this Clinic

Otolaryngology is the branch of medicine specializing in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.

Our highly trained surgeons, providers, speech pathologists, nurses and support staff aim to give each patient the healthiest outcome possible. The team treats patients with disorders such as voice and/ or swallowing disorders, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis.

The Voice and Swallowing Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic involving the departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine. We have the full capabilities of a diagnostic and therapeutic voice laboratory, including video vocal cord movement analysis (stroboscopy), and voice assessment. All patients are seen by a physician laryngologist and a speech pathologist. At the completion of each visit, a combined opinion regarding a diagnosis and a treatment plan will be offered.

The Sleep Surgery Clinic provides the full spectrum of surgical evaluation and treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, including diagnostic office procedures (e.g., upper airway endoscopy, nasal function studies, vigilance testing, etc.); therapeutic office procedures (e.g., radiofrequency tissue reduction, snoring procedures, etc.); and the full range of surgical treatments (e.g., nose, palate, pharynx, tongue, larynx, facial bones and tracheotomy surgeries).

The Sleep Surgery Clinic is affiliated with the Sleep Disorders Center, providing a full multi-disciplinary approach to the care of patients with sleep apnea. The sleep surgery physicians work closely with the other providers in the Sleep Disorders Center.

For information about facility fees and hospital-billing, please visit our facility fee FAQs.

Care Providers

Tanya K Meyer
Tanya K Meyer

"I see each patient as an individual. I aim to understand his or her illness and treat it in the context of the patient's overall health status and ...
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Maya G Sardesai
Maya G Sardesai

Dr. Sardesai is a surgeon specializing in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. She has special interest and training in laryngology, facial plastic ...
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Yumi Ann Sumida
Yumi Ann Sumida

Yumi Sumida is a speech language pathologist (SLP) specializing in voice and swallowing disorders. She collaborates with the otolaryngology (ENT) ...
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Edward M Weaver
Edward M Weaver

Dr. Weaver is a surgeon specializing in sleep surgery (surgical treatment of snoring and sleep apnea). He is the chief of sleep surgery and the ...
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Mark Eliot Whipple
Mark Eliot Whipple

Dr. Whipple is a UW assistant professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and directs the department's residency program. He is ...
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Contact Information and Hours

General Contact (Phone):206.744.3770
General Contact (Phone):877.744.9700
General Contact (Fax):206.897.4339
Hours:Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location Address:Ninth & Jefferson Building
Fourth Floor
Box 359803
908 Jefferson St.
Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing Address:Harborview Medical Center
Fourth Floor
Box 359803
325 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
Parking Information:
The Ninth & Jefferson Building has a multilevel underground parking garage, accessible from Terry Avenue, with spaces for 670 vehicles. 

Patient/Visitor Parking Rates
Self-Park
0-30 minutes: Free
30 -60 minutes: $4
1-2 hours: $5
2-4 hours: $7
4-6 hours: $12
6-8 hours: $15
8-24 hours: $20
Lost ticket: $20
Motorcycles: $3 per day (must park in designated spaces only)


Bus Directions:Several bus routes of King County Metro Transit provide service to the Ninth and Jefferson Building. Use Metro's Trip Planner to learn which buses can get you there.
Accessibility Information:

Harborview Medical Center and the Patricia Steel Building offer ramps at their main entrances. The Norm Maleng and Ninth and Jefferson buildings enable easy access for all visitors. Security personnel also are available to help people enter and leave facilities.

Additional Information:

For after hours and emergency treatments, call the Community CareLine, 206.744.2500.
 


Driving Directions

The Ninth & Jefferson Building (NJB) is adjacent to Harborview Medical Center (see map). NJB's main walk-in entrance is on Jefferson Street, just east of Ninth Avenue.

From Interstate 5:
  • Exit at James Street (#165A) in downtown Seattle. 
  • Turn up the hill (east) onto James.
  • Turn right onto Terry Avenue, then access the building's parking garage on the right.

Referral Instructions

Questions about referrals, managed care and insurance coverage may be directed to 206.520.5000.

Health-care professionals making a referral should fax a UW Medicine referral request (PDF) to 206.897.4339.

To refer a patient, use the UW Medicine referral form.

DUP: Radiofrequency Tissue Reduction "Somnoplasty" Oral Mandibular Advancement Devices Osteoplastic Frontal Sinus Obliteration Surgery Sinusitis Sleep Apnea Snoring Treating Sleep Apnea

Ninth & Jefferson Building
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Sleep Disorders