Overview
Mark Whipple is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Whipple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Salivary Duct Stones. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Duct Stones, Cleft Tongue, Vascular Birthmark, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Whipple is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
Locations
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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Geoffrey Deschenes, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. He treats ear, nose and throat disorders and performs head and neck surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of issues, including hearing loss; ear infections; tonsillitis; sinusitis; nasal congestion and sleep apnea; salivary gland and thyroid disorders; allergies; and voice disturbances.He sees one of his primary roles as that of an educator, helping each patient understand their condition and treatment options, and, together, making decisions about their care. Through a strong patient-provider partnership, he empowers his patients to take control of their own health.When not practicing medicine, Dr. Deschenes enjoys many outdoor activities including golfing, running, hiking, mountain climbing and skiing. He is also a patron of the arts, enjoying museums and the opera, ballet and symphony. Dr. Deschenes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Salivary Duct Stones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Salivary Duct Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, and Sinusitis.
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 Salivary Duct Stones. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.
Sung-won Kim is an Otolaryngologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Salivary Duct Stones. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Otitis, Sinusitis, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Cleft TongueDr. Whipple isExperienced. Learn about Cleft Tongue.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Whipple isExperienced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Whipple isExperienced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Salivary Duct StonesDr. Whipple isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Duct Stones.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Whipple isExperienced. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.

