Douglas M. Sorensen
Advanced in Ethmoiditis

Dr. Douglas M. Sorensen

Otolaryngology
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Advanced in Ethmoiditis
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
Tacoma, WA 
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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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ethmoiditis. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

Graduate Institution
Uniformed Services University Of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Residency
Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center Aurora CO; University of Colorado Health Sciences, Denver, CO
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in WA
Board Certifications
Otolaryngology
Head & Neck Surgery
Fellowships
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Hospital Affiliations
Harrison Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Anthony Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates at St. Joseph
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-274-7505
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