The Center for Facial Nerve Disorders is a multidisciplinary group interested in the diagnosis, treatment and study of facial paralysis.
A first in the Northwest
Our goal is to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to patients with facial nerve disorders. Our physicians are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of facial nerve paralysis caused by skull base tumors, idiopathic facial nerve paralysis, degenerative neuropathy, and post-traumatic injury. This is the first center devotd to facial nerve disorders in the Pacific Northwest.
Years of experience
While the formation of this center is new, the practitioners involved have many years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of facial nerve disorders. Our physicians have expertise in skull base surgery, oncologic surgery, nerve transfer/grafting, free tissue transfer, oculoplastic surgery, and static and dynamic facial reanimation procedures. The development of a clinical and basic research program is an important element of this endeavor.
Multiple site care locations
Our physicians practice at Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center, including the Cosmetic Surgery Center. Each location offers patients comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative care.
Who we are:
To see a physician or refer a patient, please use the contact information below. If you are unsure which physician would be most appropriate, please contact Michelle Kreeft 206-598-0500.
- Larry G. Duckert, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
- Contact: Jenny Stork 206-598-4022
- Interests: Tumors of the skull base, facial reanimation
- Neal Futran, M.D., D.M.D., Associate Professor and Chief, Head and Neck Oncology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
- Contact: Barb Geng 206-598-4023; gengb@u.washington.edu
- Interests: Free tissue transfer for facial reanimation, skull base surgery
- Sam P. Most, M.D., Assistant Professor and Chief, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
- Contact: Michelle Kreeft, 206-598-0500, minmouse@u.washington.edu
- Interests: Facial reanimation, study of facial nerve recovery after injury
- Robert C. Rostomily, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery
- Bryan Sires, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmology
- Interests: Oculoplastic facial reainmation procedures