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Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 63
Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD
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Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 63
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Sorensen graduated from Uniformed Services University Of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD and completed a residency at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center Aurora CO; University of Colorado Health Sciences, Denver, CO. Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Sorensen currently practices at Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates at St. Joseph and is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Sorensen has experience treating conditions like Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant, Endocrine Gland Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cancer, Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation, Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck, Laryngeal Cancer and Chronic Sinusitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sorensen received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Sorensen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sorensen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sorensen is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience and Background Check

Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Oral Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Laryngeal Cancer
Chronic Sinusitis
Thyroidectomy
Tonsillitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Salivary Gland Cancer
Rhinoseptoplasty
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Tongue Cancer
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Nodule
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Salivary Gland Surgery
Pharyngitis
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Tonsil Cancer
Broken Nose
Sinusitis
Thyroid Cyst
Obesity
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Thyroid Cancer
Deviated Septum
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Wound Repair
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Parathyroidectomy
Facial Fracture
Goiter
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Acute Pharyngitis
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Morbid Obesity
Acute Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Nodule
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Enlarged Turbinates
Acute Respiratory Infection
Chronic Tonsillitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dysphagia
Wheezing
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Dyslipidemia
Tonsillectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Nosebleed
Cholesteatoma
Peritonsillar Abscess
Acute Sinusitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Hypercalcemia
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Sleep Apnea
Hyperthyroidism
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hyperparathyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Headache
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Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Tracheal Surgery
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Graves' Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Postnasal Drip
Loss of Smell and Taste
Suppurative Otitis Media
Nasal Polyp
Hypothyroidism
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Osteoporosis
Ear Tube Placement
Lipid Disorders
Thyroid Eye Disease
Diabetes Type 2
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Hypoparathyroidism
Excision of Facial Bone
Anosmia
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Thyroiditis
Bone Cancer
Chronic Rhinitis
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Peripheral Edema
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Allergic Rhinitis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Nose Cancer
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Epiglottitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Laryngotracheitis
Acute Thyroiditis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Adult Development Disorders
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Black Hairy Tongue
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Cancer
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Carcinoma Tongue
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Thyroiditis
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Cluster Headache
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism without Goiter
Cough
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Dementia
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dystonia
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Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Cellulitis
Ear Disorders
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Earwax Buildup
Encephalomyelopathy
Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Nerve Disorder
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Female Infertility
Gait Abnormality
Geographic Tongue
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gum Cancer
Gynecomastia
Herniated Disc
Hyperglycemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Iodine Deficiency
Jaw Fracture
Laryngitis
Larynx Cancer
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Lip Carcinoma
Lipedema
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Long COVID Disorder
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mouth Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Optic Neuritis
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Parkinson's Disease
Parosmia
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Perforated Eardrum
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Carcinoma
Salivary Gland Cyst
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinus Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Disorders
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subacute Thyroiditis
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Temporal Arteritis
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrush
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Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue-Tie
Tracheitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Carotid Ultrasound
Cholesterol Screening
Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Endocrine Surgical Procedure
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Functional Movement Screening
Glossectomy
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head and Neck Surgery
Head CT Scan
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Memory Evaluation
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Parathyroid Surgery
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Puncture Aspiration
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ultrasound
Uvulectomy
VAP Lipid Testing
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wada Test
Water Deprivation Test

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Apr 12, 2022
The receptionists are horrid Hard to get through hard to schedule and they are rude
Rude reception — Apr 12, 2022
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  • Coop Core
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  • Choice Plus POS II

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Tacoma, WA. He specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University Of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center Aurora CO; University of Colorado Health Sciences, Denver, CO
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tx
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sorensen's profile.

Dr. Sorensen frequently treats the following conditions: Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant, Endocrine Gland Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cancer, Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation, Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck, Laryngeal Cancer and Chronic Sinusitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Sorensen, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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