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Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD

Accepting New Patients

(226 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology and Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

Yale School of Medicine (1998 - 2001)

1100 NINTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

(206) 624-1144

Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA specializing in otology and neurotology and head & neck plastic surgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Office Locations

1100 NINTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“While eardrum puncture injuries are "quite unusual," they can be severe, said Dr. Seth Schwartz, an ear, nose and throat doctor at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle.”—"What's the Best Way to Clean Your Ears? (Published 2024)", New York Times, February 2024

“Aunque las lesiones por perforacion del timpano son "bastante inusuales", pueden ser graves, dijo Seth Schwartz, un medico de oido, nariz y garganta en Virginia Mason Franciscan Health en Seattle.”—"Como debo limpiarme los oidos? (Published 2024)", New York Times, February 2024

“"In elderly patients, it's fairly common," said Dr. Seth Schwartz, a Seattle otolaryngologist who led the most recent update of the guidelines.”—"Earwax, of all things, poses unrecognized risk in long-term care", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, September 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2012 were implant surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	300
ear procedures	19
implant surgery	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2013 were ear procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	296
ear procedures	32
implant surgery	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	31
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2014 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	273
ear procedures	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	27
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2015 were ear procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
ear procedures	27
implant surgery	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	50
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2016 were ear procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
ear procedures	34
implant surgery	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	20
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	246

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	17
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2018 were implant surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235
ear procedures	11
implant surgery	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2019 were implant surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	280
ear procedures	11
implant surgery	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	24
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	26
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	252

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	24
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2022 were implant surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	248
ear procedures	12
implant surgery	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	26
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in SEATTLE, WA were ear procedures and implant surgery.

doctor visit	261
ear procedures	20
implant surgery	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	191
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	24
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Neurotology and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Neurotology

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 226 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SEATTLE, WA.

4.91

Overall Rating

(226 Ratings)

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Schwartz is a incredible provider. Great listener. Focused and details. Leads with empathy and listens to your questions. I feel safe with him and he treats me with dignity and respect. He wants to make you feel better and live a better life with your disease.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-08

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Got answers I'd been looking for elsewhere within Virginia Mason. Some I liked, some I didn't like, but nonetheless, answers. I can move forward with the information Dr Schwartz provided.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I recommend Dr. Schwartz to every parent I know who is going through ear infections. He and his team are so helpful and wonderful. Thank you!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was terrific. He was very careful to avoid pain and did a great job. He also answered all of my questions with clarity. He was terrific

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Both Dr. Keeney and Dr. Schwartz are very knowledgeable and professional in their field of service and answer my questions of concern.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Schwartz has been my Otolaryngologist for almost 10 years. I have been very pleased with the care I have received from him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The reason I stay with VM is for the excellent care I receive from Dr. Schwartz. Thanks so much.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

All good explain what was going on in my ear and fixed it

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Schwartz is one of the best doctors I've had at VM.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Seth Roslow Schwartz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Cochlear Ltd	$2,353 Nucleus $2,353
Cochlear Americas	$596 Nucleus $160	Cochlear $135	OSIA OSI300 IMPLANT $123	Cochlear Osia OSI200 Implant $68	Baha $61	Other $49
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$394 Propel $394
Aerin Medical Inc.	$380 RHINAER STYLUS $380
Advanced Bionics, LLC	$372 HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE $372
Other	$1,264 BCI 602 Kit $275	VSP SYSTEM, VSP CRANIAL $172	Xeomin $165	NIM Vital $122	FUSION $117	Other $413

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,006
Travel and Lodging	$1,413
Education	$940

Biography

Dr. Seth Schwartz works as an otology and neurotology and head & neck plastic surgery. Patients gave Dr. Schwartz an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington, Dr. Schwartz attended medical school at Yale School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. His practice in SEATTLE, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.