Alex Tampio
Experienced in Branchial Cleft Cyst
Experienced in Branchial Cleft Cyst

Overview

Alex Tampio, MD, is an otolaryngologist who subspecializes in neurotology. He treats patients with conditions affecting hearing, balance, skull base and related structures in the head and neck.Approachable and communicative, Dr. Tampio emphasizes patient education and collaboration, and prioritizes communication with patients and their loved ones. It is important to him that his patients feel empowered to make the best decisions for their health and to have an exceptional clinic experience.Dr. Tampio is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He recently served as a medical volunteer in Ethiopia with Partners for Global Hearing, training local otolaryngologists in clinical and surgical skills to treat hearing loss and other ear disorders.In his free time, Dr. Tampio enjoys exploring, making his wife and kids laugh, and baking Italian bread. He is a huge fan of autumn, the World Cup and really spicy food.

Dr. Tampio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Branchial Cleft Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine, Richmond, VA, 2016
Residency
Otolaryngology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery
Fellowships
Advanced Otology Fellowship, Puget Sound ENT, Edmonds and Seattle, WA
Hospital Affiliations
Harrison Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates at St. Joseph
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


9 Total Publications

Otitis Media and Hearing Loss in Patients With Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis: A Multicenter Study.
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