
Overview
"AJ Flaherty, MD, is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with special interest in gender-affirming facial surgery. Dr. Flaherty enjoys restoring facial form and function through the marriage of surgical skill with artistry. With a commitment to making every patient feel heard, comfortable and well-cared for, they take time to listen to concerns, answer questions and thoroughly explain treatment options. Dr. Flaherty is detail-oriented and devoted to providing the highest standard of patient care. Through compassion, empathy and realistic communication, Dr. Flaherty will collaborate with you to develop a treatment plan in which you feel confident.As a queer, non-binary, transgender person, Dr. Flaherty takes great pleasure and pride in being able to offer gender-affirming facial surgery for other gender diverse people.Dr. Flaherty is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. They also serve as ""Team ENT"" with the Seattle Seawolves.Conditions and ProceduresGender-affirming facial surgeryFacial feminization surgeryFacial masculinization surgeryRhinoplastyHead and neck melanoma resection/reconstructionHead and neck skin cancer reconstructionReconstructive facial surgery".
Dr. Flaherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Rhinophyma, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Nasal Septal Hematoma.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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 Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.
Proliance Surgeons
David Santos, MD, is board certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.He prides himself in keeping up to date with cutting edge treatments and applying state-of-the-art techniques and technologies. He is committed to excellence in facelift surgical technique, rejuvenation, and artistry, as well as creating an environment where the best medical care and facial rejuvenation possible is achieved for each individual. Dr. Santos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Labyrinthitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss.
Proliance Surgeons
Jonathan Kopelovich, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist, who cares for problems that affect the head, neck, ear, nose and throat. He has additional board-certification and fellowship training in complex pediatric otolaryngology and has extensive experience in airway, craniofacial and ear surgery for children. Dr. Kopelovich believes in a collaborative and holistic approach to caring for every child.Raised on the gulf coast of Florida, Dr. Kopelovich pursued higher education in Philadelphia. He graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, then attended Jefferson Medical College and spent an additional year at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia devoted to cochlear implant research in children.Inspired by these experiences, Dr. Kopelovich completed otolaryngology residency and a neurobiology research fellowship at the University of Iowa, followed by a fellowship year in pediatric ENT at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. While training, he focused on diseases affecting breathing, sleep, facial development and hearing. In addition to a stellar publication record, Dr. Kopelovich is passionate about decreasing the environmental impact of medicine. Since starting in practice with Bellevue Ear Nose and Throat, Dr. Kopelovich has organized and led multiple interdisciplinary provider groups in King County to help coordinate care for children with complicated head and neck issues. Additionally, he serves as the pediatric otolaryngology consultant for four neonatal ICUs.Dr. Kopelovich lives on Mercer Island with his wife, Rachel, a Seattle native and acupuncturist, and their three children. He enjoys hiking and skiing with his family in the Cascades and is an avid fan of all elements of hip hop culture. Dr. Kopelovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Low Nasal Bridge.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Flaherty isExperienced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Nasal Septal HematomaDr. Flaherty isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Septal Hematoma.
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Flaherty isExperienced. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- RhinophymaDr. Flaherty isExperienced. Learn about Rhinophyma.


