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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Adenoma. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.
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Locations
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
Swedish Head And Neck Surgery
Dr. Joseph Sniezek is the Medical Director of Head & Neck Endocrine Surgery for Swedish Health Services. Dr. Sniezek graduated from West Point in 1990 and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1994. After completing an Otolaryngology residency in 1999, he performed a two-year fellowship at Vanderbilt in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery. He has served as a department chief, residency program director, and subsequently as the Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army for Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of head and neck masses and tumors, with a particular interest in thyroid and parathyroid disease. In 2015, he was elected Teacher of the Year by the Swedish General Surgery Residency. He completed a Masters in Business Administration at the University of Washington in 2016. Dr. Sniezek has also been perennially recognized with Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine's Top Doctor award. Dr. Sniezek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Adenoma. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Multicare Ent, Allergy & Medical Aesthetics-Puyallup
William Duke is an Otolaryngologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Duke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Adenoma. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Kathleen Stickney is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Stickney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Adenoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Stickney is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Sorensen isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Sorensen isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- AnosmiaDr. Sorensen isAdvanced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- EmpyemaDr. Sorensen isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- EthmoiditisDr. Sorensen isAdvanced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BoilsDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Branchial Cleft CystDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Branchial Cleft Cyst.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Sorensen isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.