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Stephen Schoeff, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. I attended Ohio State University and studied microbiology and Latin American studies. I met my wife at the University of Virginia, where we both completed medical school and residency. We have a wonderful daughter, who keeps us very busy. I chose to join Kaiser Permanente because of their collaborative, team-based approach that prioritizes the patient as well as the well-being of the staff. The opportunity to work with a team of experts to provide whole patient care was too exciting to pass up.
About my practice
My approach to care is to focus on the whole person. Problems of the head and neck are often connected to other factors in a patient's health. It's essential to build strong relationships based on trust and respect to improve the health of each individual while also treating the specific disease of the patient. My fellowship training in laryngology provided me with the experience and expertise in treating hoarseness, including in professional voice users -- both work-related and performers. Another major focus of my laryngology training has been in management of airway narrowing (stenosis), with a special focus on idiopathic subglottic stenosis. I also treat patients with neurologic diseases affecting the throat, like vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia, and Parkinson's disease. I have experience in transgender voice care. The single most important and enjoyable part of practicing medicine is the relationships I'm able to build with patients. Working together to help patients experience a better quality of life brings me tremendous joy.
How I thrive
Staying healthy is all about being active and getting outdoors with the people I love. Moving to the Pacific Northwest has given our family a great opportunity to enjoy the amazing outdoors. We love to travel, meet new people, and see new places. I also enjoy expanding my cooking skills, especially learning to make new foods from all over the world.
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Tacoma Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 253-596-3301
- Main number
- 1-800-858-9996 (toll free)
- Main number
- 253-596-3300
- Main number - After hours
- 253-596-3400
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of Virginia School of MedicineBoard certification
Otolaryngology
American Board of OtolaryngologyTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
University of Wisconsin Hospital and ClinicsInternship
University of Virginia Health SystemResidency
University of Virginia Health SystemJoined Kaiser Permanente
2020Provider ID
100218License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1811314784Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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12/10/2025