
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. 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
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.
The Association Of University Physicians
Guanning Lu is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.
Puget Sound Ear Nose And Throat - Edmonds
It is my privilege to treat each person who chooses my care with respect and dignity as they come to understand the nature of their medical condition and choose a treatment option. Dr. Backous is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.
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.

