JosephShvidlerMD

Plastic Surgery • Seattle, WA

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Office
1101 Madison St
Suite 1280
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone+1 206-624-6200

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
1st place poster award Society of Military Otolaryngology, 2004
AAMEDD Officer Basic Course Honor Graduate 1999
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society 1998
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

12 citations
Refining 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. 2007-04-01
21 citations
Fusaric acid: A novel agent and mechanism to treat HNSCC
Brendan C. Stack, J. Paul Hansen, James M. Ruda, Jeff Jaglowski, Joseph Shvidler
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2003-08-31
19 citations
Acute rise in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in a coastal community:
Nici Eddy Bothwell, Joseph Shvidler, Benjamin B. Cable
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2007-12-01

Books/Book Chapters

Research Advances in Cancer.
Chapter: The value of MPS, p53, and uPA as a serum tumor markers for hed and neck cancer
Hollenbeak CS, Shvidler J, Keefer K, Khalid A, Ruda J, Stack BC JrEditors: Mohan RM.Global Research Network, Kerala, India
Cummings Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.
Chapter: Microtia reconstruction
Page 2741 - 2751Murakami C, Sie K, Quatella V, Shvidler J. ChEditors: Paul Flint.Mosby, Philadelphia, PAEdition 5th,

Abstracts/Posters

Restoration of Oral Competence with Large Volume Fat Grafting: Going Beyond Conventional Reconstructive Options
Patricia 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
Delayed hematoma after forehead augmentation necessitating implant removal and reconstruction.
Liming B, Shvidler J, the combined Triologic society meeting, San Diego, CA
Treatment of Linear Scleroderma En Coup de Sabre with AlloDerm Tissue Matrix.
Jon Robitschek, David Wang, Joseph Shvidler, Daniel Hall, the combined Triologic society meeting, Marco Island, FL
Refining Indications for the Use of Mitomycin in the Airway.
Shvidler J, Bothwell N, Cable BB, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Toronto, Canada
Acute Rise in Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in a tropical community.
Bothwell NE, Shvidler J, Cable BB, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Toronto, Canada
Airway Injury Model for the Application of RNAi Therapy.
Senchak AJ, Bothwell NE, Shvidler J, Cable BB, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Toronto, Canada
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the submandibular gland.
Joseph Shvider, Benjamin Westbrook, Gregory Farwell, the combined Triologic society meeting, Chicago, IL
Hairy polyp in the oropharynx in a 5 week-old with sudden onset respiratory distress.
Joseph Shvidler, Benjamin B. Cable, Mark Sheridan, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA
Innovative Techniques in Head and Neck Imaging.
Joseph Shvidler, Reono Bertagnioli, Jennifer M. Bager, Greg W. Petermann, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA
Metastatic Spitz Nevus of the auricle.
Thomas P. Nowlin IV, Joseph Shvidler, Benjamin B. Cable, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting, New York,NY
Laryngeal Ventricle Mass in a Newborn with Stridor.
Joseph Shvidler, Nici E. Bothwell, Benjamin B. Cable, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting, New York,NY
Regulation of Human Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Growth in Nude Mice by Opioid Growth Factor.
Brendan C. Stack Jr., M.D., Joseph Shvidler, Patricia McLaughlin Ph.D, American Head and Neck Cancer Society Meeting
Highlights of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
Shvidler J, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 10(3) 151
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