Virginie M. Achim, MD
Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane Ear Nose & Throat - Spokane
217 West Cataldo Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
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About Virginie M. Achim
Dr. Virginie Achim joined Columbia Surgical Specialists in May 2021. Her specialty is head and neck surgery including the treatment of head and neck cancers, trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS), thyroid and parathyroid surgery, microvascular reconstruction, and sialoendoscopy. She has specialized expertise in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, offering comprehensive, patient-centered care for a wide range of thyroid disorders—from benign nodules to thyroid cancer—using advanced surgical techniques. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Louisville, Dr. Achim attended Dartmouth Medical School where she obtained her medical degree. She subsequently completed residency at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. She obtained fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction at Oregon Health and Science University from 2015-2017. She then accepted a position as assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Illinois in Chicago where she led the multi-disciplinary Head and Neck Cancer service line. Dr. Achim’s research interest include immunotherapy in advanced and recurrent head and neck malignancy as well as the impact of nutrition on post-operative outcomes. She is an engaged member of the American Head and Neck Society as well as the American Academic of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. She has authored numerous textbook chapters and has published in several peer-reviewed journals.
Dartmouth Medical School
2010
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
2017
Swedish Medical Center Seattle
2015
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)
Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest
Dr. Achim and her family are excited to live back in the Northwest and are avid hikers and skiers.
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Dr. Achim was excellent with working me in for a health concern. I felt well cared for and confident with the surgical plan. She was also very good at getting back to me on test results.
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Good experience.
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Dr was wonderful. I wish she was my PCP!
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Very good place.
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Has saved my life twice. Very compassionate Dr.
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La verdad me atendieron de lo mejor sin duda
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