Dr. Christoph M. Prummer
Overview
Christoph M. Prummer, MD, enjoys getting to know patients and working beside them to ensure their goals and wishes are met. He is honored to educate people about their condition, treatment options and to guide them through the entire process.Dr. Prummer likes helping individuals with a wide range of concerns—everything from chronic nasal discomfort and hoarseness to head and neck cancer. He has a special interest in treating patients with a history of hearing loss using cochlear implants and other implantable devices. He is also practiced at treating chronic middle ear infections.Dr. Prummer earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. He earned a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He completed a residency in otorhinolaryngology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.Away from medicine, Dr. Prummer loves spending time with his wife and their three rambunctious children. He enjoys waterfowl, upland bird and big game hunting in both Western and Eastern Washington. He also likes hiking, horseback riding, traveling and barbecuing with his family.
Dr. Prummer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Ear Cancer.
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Locations
104 27th Avenue SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
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.
Multicare Health System
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Samson J. Lee, MD, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Minor in Music Performance. He then graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha society for academic excellence. At Duke University, Dr. Lee received the Howard Hughes Medical Student Investigator Award twice for his research on immunotherapy of brain tumors. He then completed a general surgery internship at the University of Washington. This was followed by a year of research in pediatric craniofacial biology as a National Institutes of Health Scholar.Following this, Dr. Lee completed an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency over four years at the University of Washington. He then went on to complete extensive additional training in facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in California. He completed his fellowship by achieving the second highest board examination score in the nation for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery earning him the Jack P. Anderson Award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Dr. Lee's practice is focused on general medical and surgical problems of the head and neck with a focus on facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In addition to performing cosmetic procedures, he has extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction after trauma and skin cancer removal, including rhinoplasty.Dr. Lee is double-board certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery as well as cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington. He regularly teaches residents facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques at affiliated University of Washington Hospitals. Dr. Lee has been selected as a "Seattle Top Doctor" in both Seattle and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine for otolaryngology and facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery every year since 2011. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis.
Douglas Ruhl is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ruhl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, Ear Cancer, Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Ruhl is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Allergic RhinitisDr. Prummer isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Prummer isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Prummer isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Prummer isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Prummer isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
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- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Prummer isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Prummer isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- AnosmiaDr. Prummer isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Auditory Processing DisorderDr. Prummer isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Processing Disorder.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Prummer isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.