Dr. William Portuese, MD is a facial cosmetic surgery specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for 27 years. He graduated from Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med in 1985 and specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, and more.Read his story
Dr William Portuese
1101 Madison St Ste 1280
Seattle, WA 98104
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- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Choice Health
- MultiPlan
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthCare
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This content was provided by Dr. Portuese "Dr. Portuese specializes in all aspects of Facial Plastic Surgery which includes Facelifts,Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Rhinoplasty (nose), Coronal Forehead (brow lifts), Facial Implants, Neck Lift / Liposuction, Otoplasty (ears), and Dermabrasion. Dr. William A. Portuese is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington and the author of numerous publications in his field. He is also the current president of the Washington State Chapter of Facial Plastic Surgeons. He has been in private practice in Seattle for over 20 years. Dr. Portuese has extensive experience in Facial Plastic Surgery; he completed his surgical internship and residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana and after residency, he completed a one year fellowship in Beverly Hills with Dr. Frank Kamer, an internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon. During this period, Dr. Portuese learned many advances in facial cosmetic surgery including the closed rhinoplasty technique where all incisions are made internally."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Portuese "Our commitment to you, the patient, is to provide the highest quality administrative, medical and personal care possible. We want to make a positive difference in each patient's life."
3 Specialties
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
3 Board Certifications
- Head & Neck SurgeryAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board**
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
- Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board**
5 Conditions Treated
- Acute Sinusitis
- Broken Nose
- Deviated Septum
- Nasal Obstruction
- Sinusitis
12 Procedures
- Blepharoplasty
- Botox® Injection
- Brow Lift
- Chin Implant
- Complex Revision Rhinoplasty
- Full Face Lift
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Juvéderm® Injection
- Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC Injection
- Juvéderm® Voluma® Injection
- Neck Lift
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
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0 Sanctions
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Education
- Oklahoma State UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1981
- Univ Of Ok Coll Of MedMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School Of MedicineInternship Hospital | Completed 1986
- Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School Of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 1990
- UCLA Lasky ClinicFellowship Hospital | Completed 1991
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Dean's Honorl Roll - Oklahoma State University, 1977-1981
- President's Honor Roll- Oklahoma State University, 1978
- WASCA - 2008 Physician Leader of the Year, 2008
- First Place Southern Medical Association Meeting Otolaryngology Resident's Category Presentation New Orleans, Louisiana, 1988
- WASCA - 2012 Medical Leader of the Year, 2012
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Languages Spoken
- English
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- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- First Choice HealthFirst Choice Health PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Premera Blue CrossHeritage Signature
- Regence Blue Cross Blue ShieldPreferred Provider Network PPN
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