Dr. Karen Linnea Peterson MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1100 9th Ave Seattle WA, 98101About
Dr. Karen Peterson is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Peterson specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1991
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1991
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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