Overview
Douglas Sorensen, MD, FACS, is a head and neck surgeon with advanced training in head and neck surgical oncology. He has extensive experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Sorenson also offers treatment for general ear, nose and throat disorders.Dr. Sorensen retired from a distinguished military career as a head and neck surgeon. Passionate about patient care, he remains current in the latest technology, and provides education to his peers regionally and nationally.In his off hours, Dr. Sorensen enjoys family, water sports, running, and exploring the Cascades.
Dr. Sorensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.
Insurance
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Locations
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
Surgical Associates Northwest ENT
Ryan Stern is an Otolaryngologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Stern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Empyema, and Sinusitis.
The Association Of University Physicians
Aria Jafari is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Jafari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Anosmia, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Endoscopy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Jafari is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Eastside ENT
Steven M. Dawson, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and has been practicing in Kirkland for over 28 years. His almost three decades of experience has armed him with a vast knowledge of ENT conditions focusing on the diagnoses and treatment of chronic sinus and nasal issues.His late father and brother were both doctors in Iowa, and his dad strongly encouraged him to follow in his footsteps. He decided to go into otolaryngology because he loves the idea of helping people solve the problems that are keeping them from enjoying life.Dr. Dawson has been active in the local medical community as a former Chief of Surgery at Evergreen Hospital. He is professionally interested in minimally invasive sinus surgeries and the most recent up-to-date imaging and surgical techniques.As a true Seattle sports enthusiast, Steven is a Seattle Seahawks season ticket holder and a strong supporter of bringing back the Seattle Supersonics. He enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking and fishing.Steven Dawson has been recognized by Seattle Met as a Top Doctor for many years running including 2019, 2020 and 2021. Dr. Dawson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Septoplasty.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Sorensen isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- AnosmiaDr. Sorensen isAdvanced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- EmpyemaDr. Sorensen isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- EthmoiditisDr. Sorensen isAdvanced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BoilsDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Branchial Cleft CystDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Branchial Cleft Cyst.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.