The 20 Best Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA
Find the Top Palatopharyngeal Incompetence Experts and Specialists
Pacific Medical Centers Specialty Care - Canyon Park
I stress the importance of listening to my patients and encourage a dialogue regarding the potential treatment alternatives. My pronouns are: He/Him/His. Dr. Lamperti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Nasal Polyps. Dr. Lamperti is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery and American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Lamperti is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph
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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Sorensen is board certified in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Sorensen is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Clare
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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, Sialadenitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Timme is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Timme is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Anthony
Nathan Tritle, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Tritle provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for patients with illnesses of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Common conditions he treats include allergies, sinusitis, tonsillitis and chronic ear infections. He also offers comprehensive thyroid cancer medical and surgical management.Dr. Tritle enjoys partnering with his patients to improve their health, with an emphasis on honest interactions and careful decision-making based on each individual’s situation. He loves to fix things and to see his patients smile.Away from work, Dr. Tritle enjoys outdoor activities and road trips with family, along with hiking, biking and skiing. Dr. Tritle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Tritle is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Tritle is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Craig Villari is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Villari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Cancer, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Villari is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery.
Jeffrey Bunn is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Bunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Mikulicz Disease, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bunn is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Eric Eisen is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Eisen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Eisen is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery.
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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bayles is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery, American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bayles is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Tyler Kimbrough is a board-certified otolaryngologist. Dr. Kimbrough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Kimbrough is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kimbrough is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Michael Wolfe is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Wolfe is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
Proliance Surgeons
Anh Truong is a provider with privileges at a Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Adrienne Laury is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Laury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, and Empyema. Dr. Laury is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology and American Academy Of Otolaryngic Allergy.
The Polyclinic Madison Center - Otolaryngology
Dr. Farid provides otolaryngology services to children ages 2 and above and adults. She has a special interest in rhinology and completed fellowship training in advanced medical and surgical treatment for sinonasal disorders and diseases. Procedures performed include: • Culture directed therapy • Primary sinus surgery • Revision sinus surgery • Septoplasty • Balloon sinuplasty • Revision sinus surgery • Nasal polypectomy • Inferior turbinate reduction • Cryotherapy “I believe that it is important to treat my patients how I would want my own family members to be treated. I also deliver personalized patient care; taking my individual patient’s needs, preferences, and values into consideration.”. Dr. Farid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Dr. Farid is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. Dr. Farid is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish First Hill
Dr. Kim is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Alana Aylward, MD, is an otolaryngologist with specialty training in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction. Conditions she treats include oral cavity cancers, thyroid and parathyroid disease, and salivary gland tumors.Incorporating the latest evidence-based practices and techniques, Dr. Aylward strives to provide care that both effectively treats disease and maximizes a patient's quality of life during and after treatment. She recognizes that having a trusting, supportive relationship with her patients is a critical part of treatment. She also understands the importance of taking the time to address her patients' priorities and concerns, and to educate and guide them through the shared decision-making process. Especially with respect to cancer, Dr. Aylward believes working as part of a multidisciplinary team is critical to providing the best outcomes for her patients.Dr. Aylward is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Head and Neck Society.Away from work, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, yoga, cooking and spending time with her husband and dog. Dr. Aylward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mikulicz Disease, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, and Male Pattern Baldness. Dr. Aylward is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Craig Miller, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist with specialty training in rhinology, neurorhinology and skull base surgery and reconstruction. He is committed to providing the highest quality of care possible to each patient he serves.Dr. Miller takes a patient-centered, collaborative approach to medical care that fosters a therapeutic alliance. He draws on an individual's experiences and values in order to ensure optimal surgical and medical management of their condition. He also strives to ensure his patients feel comfortable speaking up, questioning and challenging the decisions that are made for their care to ensure they align with their best interests and goal for optimal outcomes.Dr. Miller is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and North American Skull Base Society.Away from work, he enjoys traveling and exploring the Pacific Northwest, along with skiing, hiking, golfing and cycling. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Turbinectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
My practice encompasses medical and surgical treatments of diseases related to the head and neck in children. As a pediatric otolaryngologist I am fortunate to be on the front lines providing solutions for common problems in children such as chronic ear infections, obstructive sleep apnea and chronic sinus and nasal drainage. I work closely with other pediatric providers to deal with complex issues, many of which manifest at birth. My primary interests include endoscopic management of the pediatric airway, hearing options for children with congenital or acquired hearing loss e.g. cochlear implants, treatment of chronic ear disease and surgical management of cleft lip and palate. My job is to help families navigate choices and find optimal solutions for their children's health and well-being. My joy is to see the children doing well. Dr. Kopelovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Nasal Septal Hematoma. Dr. Kopelovich is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kopelovich is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Lisa Mulligan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Mulligan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Trac Duong practices all aspects of adult and pediatric otolaryngology with a special interest in treating disorders of hearing and balance, as well as infections of the ear and skull base. He has performed operations to improve hearing including BAHA (bone-anchored hearing aid) and cochlear implantation. He also diagnoses and treats patients with dizziness and vertigo, including Meniere’s disease. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Duong is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph
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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Tampio is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Tampio is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 06/30/2026


















