As a Seattle native  and a second-generation physician, I opened my practice 30 years ago. As a child I saw my father, also an otolaryngology, strive to provide expert and personal medical care to the Seattle area. Impressed by my father’s dedication and commitment to helping people I followed him into the world of medicine determined to provide the best care possible. My philosophy is that listening is the key to good communication. Truly understanding a patient’s needs develops a strong and caring bond between patient and doctor. In my practice you are not just a number and your concerns are treated with the respect they deserve.In addition to my Seattle practice, I also hold periodic clinics in Ketchikan, Alaska. I am proud to say that I have been providing surgical care and assisting family practice doctors with cases requiring skills outside their training throughout southeast Alaska since 1991. Balancing out my professional life is my loving and supportive family. My wife of thirty years, Jan, is an elementary school teacher. My two sons and daughter are now young adults embarking out on their own lives but we remain very close and enjoy many family social events together.
I believe in treating others as I would like to be treated. I offer my patients the highest quality of medical treatment in a caring, friendly, and professional environment.
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Board Certified, American Academy of Otolaryngology |
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Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery |
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Fellow of the American College of Surgeons |
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Member of the American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstruction Surgery |
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University of Washington- undergraduate degree, 1973 |
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The George Washington University, School of Medicine- Medical Degree, 1981 |
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Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Washington- Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery residency training, 1983 – 1987 |
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On staff and then Chief of Otolaryngology. Head & Neck Surgery Service, Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany 1987 – 1990 |
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