About Dr. Al-Waleed Abuzeid
Waleed M. Abuzeid, M.D., is an Associate Professor and fellowship-trained rhinology/skull base surgery specialist in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Abuzeid provides comprehensive care for nasal, sinus, and skull base conditions by leveraging the full range of surgical and non-surgical treatments. He specializes in treating inflammatory diseases such as sinusitis, difficulties with nasal breathing, nose bleeds, smell and taste disorders, allergies, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. Dr. Abuzeid also specializes in treating benign and malignant tumors of the nose and sinuses, including complex tumors of the skull base.
Dr. Abuzeid received his medical degree from University College London (UCL) and then completed a two-year postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Abuzeid graduated from the University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program, which is consistently ranked in the top three training programs in the country. He then completed a Fellowship in Advanced Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at Stanford University. Prior to joining the University of Washington in 2020, Dr. Abuzeid served as director of the Division of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.
Dr. Abuzeid has published over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and co-authored numerous textbook chapters. He regularly presents at national conferences and enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and other otolaryngologists across the country. Dr. Abuzeid is on the editorial board of the World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the American Rhinologic Society, the North American Skull Base Society, and the Society of University Otolaryngologists. He has been recognized in the New York Times Magazine “Super Doctors” list.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Chronic sinusitis
Chronic nose and throat inflammation due to allergies
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Chronic sinusitis
Chronic nose and throat inflammation due to allergies
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Board certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology
Education and training
- Medical School - UCL Medical School, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- University of Michigan, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
- Stanford University, Fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1518121235
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What practice does Dr. Al-Waleed Abuzeid work with?
Dr. Al-Waleed Abuzeid works with UW Medicine Otolaryngology.
Where is Dr. Al-Waleed Abuzeid's office located?
Dr. Al-Waleed Abuzeid has 3 office locations, including in Bellevue and Seattle, view full addresses on Dr. Abuzeid's profile.
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Dr. Al-Waleed Abuzeid is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology.
What languages does Dr. Al-Waleed Abuzeid speak?
Dr. Al-Waleed Abuzeid speaks English.