The 20 Best Dry Mouth Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Dry Mouth near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Katelan H. Longfellow
    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Advanced in Dry Mouth

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katelan Longfellow, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who treats patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Longfellow holds special medical interest in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. She also enjoys the evaluation and management of movement disorders, and has been trained in the use of Botox to treat hemifacial spasm and dystonia.Dr. Longfellow believes that many neurological conditions benefit from a long-term, dynamic partnership between physician and patient. This involves working together to solve problems and engaging patients as full, active participants in pursuit of their best health. Dr. Longfellow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

    Douglas M. Sorensen
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth

    Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

    David W. Timme
    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology

    Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Clare

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Timme, MD, specializes in otolaryngology, including the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.Dr. Timme places a strong emphasis on listening carefully to each patient in order to obtain a thoughtful and accurate diagnosis. He offers care that is tailored to each patient in accordance with the latest technology and accepted medical standards.Dr. Timme is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and American Medical Association. Dr. Timme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, Sialadenitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Experienced in Dry Mouth

    Multicare Neuroscience Institute-Tacoma

    915 6th Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Valentin Laticevschi is a Neurologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Laticevschi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine

    MultiCare Tacoma Central Internal Medicine

    3124 S 19th St Ste 240, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Krohn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Krohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Munoz Regimbal And Associates Physicians Professional LLC

    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 304, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ericka King is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Group

    1628 S Mildred St Ste 104, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabrina Benjamin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology

    Rainier Surgical Center

    34612 6th Avenue S, # 110, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Hegewald is an Otolaryngologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Hegewald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Hegewald is currently accepting new patients.

    Paul W. Schmidt
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Family Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - University Place

    7210 40th Street W, 
    University Place, WA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Schmidt, DO, provides primary care for families with special interest in pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health and osteopathic medicine. Drawn to medicine by the desire to help others, Dr. Schmidt pursues every avenue necessary to help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Schmidt also serves as the Peninsula High School team physician. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Tension Headache, Macroamylasemia, and Obesity in Children.

    Minh-triet Vo
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Family Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic On Gravelly Lake

    9537 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Suite E10, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Minh-Triet Vo, DO, is a family medicine physician who offers primary care to patients of all ages, newborns to seniors. He has a special interest in osteopathic manipulation for those patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, including tension headaches.Dr. Vo enjoys connecting with his patients and walking with them on their journey toward optimum health of mind, body and spirit.Dr. Vo is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and Washington Osteopathic Medical Association. Dr. Vo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Scoliosis, and Low Blood Sugar.

    Jesus (. Casino
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic On Pt. Fosdick

    4700 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 202 & 203, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Casiño, Jr., MD, provides comprehensive care for adults. He is committed to educating his patients about their health and empowering them to make well-informed decisions about their own care. His medical interests include the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, anemia and problems related to high cholesterol. Dr. Casino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Charles Edmond
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    General Surgery

    Proliance Surgeons Inc. PS.

    104 27th Ave SE, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Edmond is a General Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Edmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology

    Surgical Associates Northwest ENT

    34612 6th Ave S Ste 200, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Johnson is an Otolaryngologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Perichondritis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Internal Medicine

    Lakewood

    5920 100th St SW Ste 11, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ulrich Birlenbach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Birlenbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Dry Mouth
    Otolaryngology

    Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology

    16259 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 504, 
    Burien, WA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Ruffin is an Otolaryngologist in Burien, Washington. Dr. Ruffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Mouth. His top areas of expertise are Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Ruffin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Dry Mouth?

    Dry mouth occurs when you don't make enough saliva. This causes your mouth to feel dry and uncomfortable. Dry mouth that is ongoing may be a sign of illness, and can lead to problems with your mouth and teeth.

    When should I see a Dry Mouth doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Dry Mouth doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Dry Mouth doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Dry Mouth doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Dry Mouth doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Dry Mouth doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dry Mouth doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Dry Mouth doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Dry Mouth doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Dry Mouth doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Dry Mouth doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dry Mouth doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Dry Mouth doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dry Mouth doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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