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 Perichondritis. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.
Insurance
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Locations
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
Surgical Associates Northwest ENT
Ryan Stern is an Otolaryngologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Stern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perichondritis. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Empyema, and Sinusitis.
The Association Of University Physicians
Albert Merati is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Merati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perichondritis. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Merati is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
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. 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 – facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery every year since 2011. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perichondritis. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.
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
- 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.