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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. 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
Multicare Ent, Allergy & Medical Aesthetics-Puyallup
William Duke is an Otolaryngologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Duke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Kathleen Stickney is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Stickney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Stickney is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Stephen Bayles, MD, is a board-certified head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, conservation laryngeal surgery, skull base surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, mediastinal surgery and sinus surgery. He offers state-of-the-art treatment options, including minimally invasive, robotic and microvascular surgery.Dr. Bayles strives to not only take care of a patient’s cancer but also to return them to the most functional status they can achieve. He understands their vulnerability and the importance of having somebody they trust delivering their care and addressing their physical and emotional concerns. He hopes his patients leave his office knowing they have been heard and cared for, and will continue to feel safe and cared for throughout their cancer journey.Dr. Bayles serves as the Director of Head and Neck Oncology, and Section Head for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, at Virginia Mason. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been named a Top Doctor by Seattle and Seattle Met magazines in 2008-2021.Outside his practice, Dr. Bayles enjoys hiking, fishing and mountaineering. Dr. Bayles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
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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.