Stern Sinus Center is led by Dr. Ryan E. Stern, a board-certified ENT who specializes in nasal, sinus, sleep, and allergy problems. Dr. Stern helps people find lasting relief through minimally invasive, in-office treatments that fit their specific goals and lifestyles.
Mission
Our mission is to help people throughout the Pacific Northwest breathe easier and feel more comfortable in their daily lives through truly patient-first care. Dr. Stern believes medical care should feel personal, never rushed, and always centered on what’s best for the patient. By prioritizing minimally invasive nasal and sinus procedures and fully exploring non-surgical options whenever appropriate, he helps deliver meaningful, long-lasting relief with less downtime, less stress, and a smoother recovery.
Dr. Stern
For over two decades, Dr. Stern has dedicated his career to helping patients breathe better, sleep better, and feel better, without unnecessary surgery. As a subspecialty-trained rhinologist and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington, he has deep expertise and the ability to explain complex medical concepts to his patients in clear, everyday language. Patients often come to Dr. Stern after years of frustration, and many are surprised by how simple and effective treatment can be when care is truly personalized.
Key services
Dr. Stern specializes in treating chronic nasal congestion, sinus infections, facial pressure, post-nasal drip, sleep apnea, and allergy-related conditions. Some of the key services offered at Stern Sinus Center include balloon sinuplasty, radiofrequency ablation for chronic rhinitis, turbinate reduction, septoplasty, nasal polyp removal, and advanced treatments like ClariFix®, VivAer®, and RhinAer®. Most of our procedures are performed in the office, allowing patients to get relief without extended hospital stays or lengthy recovery periods.
Core values:
- Treat patients like family, always
- Listen carefully before recommending treatment
- Prioritize minimally invasive, in-office solutions
- Explain conditions and options in clear language
- Respect each patient’s time, comfort, and goals
- Serve the Pacific Northwest with consistency
Commitment to the community
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Stern has been caring for patients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Through his work with local communities and his role caring for veterans at the Puget Sound VA, he has seen firsthand how the region’s climate, seasonal allergens, and lifestyle impact nasal health. That experience shapes his thoughtful, local approach to helping patients breathe better and live easier.
Proximity and accessibility
With convenient locations in Auburn and Federal Way, Dr. Stern’s care is easily accessible to patients from Seattle, Tacoma, and throughout the Puget Sound area. Unlike large hospital-based ENT groups, appointments at Stern Sinus Center are readily available.
