
Overview
Justin Pavlovich, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist with more than 15 years of experience treating general ear, nose and throat (ENT) concerns.Dr. Pavlovich takes a whole-person approach to care, understanding the impact a person’s psychosocial and systemic health can have on their ENT symptoms. His goal is to listen carefully to his patients, to address each patient’s questions and concerns as fully as possible, and to devise a plan of care collaboratively so both he and his patient take ownership of the therapeutic plan for greater compliance and better results. Dr. Pavlovich tries to exhaust nonsurgical options before making surgical recommendations. He encourages his patients to communicate with him through MyChart, where they can review their results and actively participate in their treatment plan.From 2014 to 2025, Dr. Pavlovich was named a Portland “Top Doc” each year by Portland Monthly. He prides himself on being readily available to respond to pressing questions or urgent referrals.Away from work, Dr. Pavlovich enjoys adventure travel, cooking, riding his bike (often to work), skiing and gardening.
Dr. Pavlovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Flaring, Nasal Polyps, and Tonsil Stones.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
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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
- Advanced
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- GlossodyniaDr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about Glossodynia.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).
- Autonomic NeuropathyDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Autonomic Neuropathy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

