About Dr. Wolfe

Michael Wolfe, MD, FACS, is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This is the specialty dealing with the surgical and medical treatment of ailments of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). Dr. Wolfe often describes it as “treating everything above the collar bones except eyes, brain, and spine.” He has been practicing in the Seattle area since 2006. Most of these years, he has been a Top Doctor in Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine. His main areas of focus include “lumps and bumps” (neck nodes, thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, mouth, throat, neck masses, etc.), ultrasound of the head and neck area, cancer in the head and neck area, surgical treatment of sleep apnea including Inspire implantation, skin cancer treatment and reconstruction, and sinus disease. In addition to these, you can see him for any general otolaryngology needs.

Dr. Wolfe grew up in Great Falls, MT, and moved to Tacoma, WA, in 1989. There, he finished his undergraduate education with a BS in Zoology from the University of Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1998. He then did his residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, where he and his family lived for five years. This was followed by a fellowship (specialized training) in head and neck surgery, learning the management of tumors of the head and neck area, at the University of Cincinnati. He stayed on as faculty and was able to care for cancer patients and teach residents and medical students. Dr. Wolfe moved to the Seattle area in 2006 to be closer to family. He continues to teach medical students and primary care residents as a clinical instructor for the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Washington.

In his free time, Dr. Wolfe enjoys spending time with his wife and adult son. His hobbies include photography, playing guitar, playing and watching soccer, wake surfing, travel, family events, and home improvement.

Active Credentials

Professional Background

Education

Program: MD
Institution: University of Washington

Program: Residency
Institution: University of Utah

Program: Fellowship
Institution: University of Cincinnati

Program: Board Certified
Institution: American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Associations

Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Washington
Swedish Medical Center

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“I have wanted to write this review for almost 5 months. Each time I began to compose something I couldn’t put into words the type of person Dr. Michael Wolfe is. Frankly, I find it almost insulting to use the title “doctor” or even “surgeon”. Not because he isn’t an incredible one, but rather, because of the way he went above and beyond my expectation and experience of what a doctor (or surgeon) is.”

Andrew , Seattle, WA

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“He is an excellent surgeon. He is thorough, caring and is a strong advocate for patients.”

Sharmila

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“Dr. Wolfe was patient, kind, caring, funny and informative throughout my time with him. It’s scary to get diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but Dr. Wolfe made the whole experience easy for me. He made me feel like I was his only patient from the first visit, to the surgery, to the follow up appointments. He called me back when I had questions, or if lab tests came back, not his assistants!!! That was very important to me. I would recommend him to anyone.”

Anonymous

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“When I needed surgery, Dr. Michael Wolfe thoroughly explained to me my options and the possibility what could happen both during and after. While frightening, he assured me he would do his utmost to preserve my facial nerves as best as able. On the day of my surgery Dr. Wolfe made sure that everything was in order and though the surgery took twice as long as expected, Dr. Wolfe was able to save my facial nerves.

Dr. Wolfe is not just a good surgeon but a great surgeon, and I would be comfortable recommending him to any of my friends or family.”

Jan

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“Dr. Wolfe was slightly behind, but did not rush the appointment. Really listened. He explained my problem really well.”

Anonymous

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“Dr. Wolfe has a great personality in dealing with Medical issues. The office visit was not rushed and to top it off even drawing me a personal illustration of what was going on. He has a great ability to build rapport with his patients so that you feel like you are going to someone you can trust. Even emailing a detailed write-up to my Family Practice Physician. I’m grateful for Doctor’s who have the personality to make it a personable solution to the problem.”

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