Overview
Frank Masters is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Masters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess and Enlarged Adenoids.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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.
Franciscan Medical Group
Rod Teasley, MD, is an otolaryngologist who strives to provide thoughtful, first-tier, individualized care to patients of all backgrounds and ages through a doctor-patient relationship that is supportive, respectful and authentic. Each patient's goals and priorities are his primary focus. As a veteran in the U.S. Army, he especially enjoys providing care for other veterans.Dr. Teasley is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the American Medical Association and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.Outside of work, he enjoys snow skiing, sailing, running, cycling and reading. Dr. Teasley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Perichondritis.
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
- Experienced
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Masters isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Masters isExperienced. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.


