
Overview
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Parathyroid Adenoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness.
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Locations
11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 320, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
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 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.
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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Tritle isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- SinusitisDr. Tritle isDistinguished. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Tritle isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Tritle isAdvanced. Learn about Anosmia.
- DFNB1Dr. Tritle isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Tritle isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Tritle isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Experienced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Tritle isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Tritle isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Tritle isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Bell's PalsyDr. Tritle isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Tritle isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

