Michael J. Olds, MD
Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane Ear Nose & Throat - Spokane
217 West Cataldo Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
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About Michael J. Olds
Board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Olds has also helped advance the cochlear implant procedure in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in otology, with an emphasis on pediatrics, Dr. Olds takes great pride in the help he has provided to so many children with hearing impairments. Dr. Olds graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and obtained his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Two internships followed – the first in internal medicine at the Shands Hospital University of Florida in Gainesville, and the second in general surgery at State University of New York at Syracuse. He continued at Syracuse for his residency in otolaryngology. A Fellowship in otology relocated him to Sarasota where he attended The Ear Research Foundation at Florida Ear and Sinus Center. Dr. Olds then returned to Spokane and joined Spokane ENT and Surgery Center in 1998. Dr. Olds’ professional associations include American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology, Washington State Medical Association, and American Neurotology Society. Dr. Olds has served on the executive board of the Spokane County Medical Society, the surgery committee at Sacred Heart Medical Center, and on the adjunct faculty in the Department of Pharmacology at Washington State University, as well as in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He has also volunteered as Secretary of the Inland Northwest Foundation for Hearing, as a board member for The H.O.P.E. School, on the Board of Trustees for Spokane County Medical Society and in the Spokane Rotary.
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
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Dr. Olds listens respectfully to to my thoughts and questions, and always gives me an answer that validates my ideas and questions. He is very knowledgeable and takes time to know who each patient is. Even though I don't see him often, he always seems to solve the problem and I feel confident in his expertise. He is also probably the most kind, polite, and thoughtful doctor that has ever treated me, and I appreciate him and Providence very much.
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Dr. Olds is worth waiting 3+ months to see.
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Dr Olds is very caring and really makes you feel valued.
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I'm supposed to get treatment every 4 months and get a letter reminder at the 4 month time but the next available appointment has been 4 MORE months. I've learned to have the doctor get me that next 4 month appointment before I leave the last appointment so I will have one the next 4 month time. Many thank's to him!
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Dr Olds was willing to "look outside the box" when considering the symptoms I'm having and opt for a different approach to potential treatment.
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Dr Olds is extremely kind and patient. He discussed my problems and actions I might take to improve things. He cleaned my ears, discussed OTC meds and how often I should take them. He spent a lot of time with me. I felt he really cared about me.
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Very good experience
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I enjoyed meeting Dr. Micheal Olds very much and looking to working with him to improve my Left Cochlear Implant issue.
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They have been amazing
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I have been going to the Spokane ENT Clinic for over 30 years. I have been with Dr. Olds for over 25 years (since 1999), He is a superb ENT Doctor. Dr.Olds really cares for, and about his patients,Dr. Olds Is also a skilled surgeon and has operated successfully on my ears. I have recommended Dr. Olds to people in the Tri-Cities (where I live) and the feedback to me is how happy they felt to have him as their new ENT doctor.
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Returning messages in a timely manner need a little work. Dr. Olds & Staff are 10 Star Worthy...!!
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Dr. Olds has been taking care of my ears for many years and he's the best. Now my grandson goes to him. I'm fortunate to be able to go to such a good provider,
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Everything is good!
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Dr Olds was very helpful and treated my mother with dignity and respect
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Very impressed with Dr. Olds. Listens, knowledgeable, proactive and kind.
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Very satisfied with the provider
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Everything was great and the doctor and audiologist were very nice and kind and very helpful.
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Dr Olds is an expert in his field yet still has the best bedside manner I have found this city
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I appreciate everyone at Providence Health for the care they give me in my overall health. They take the time to give me good advice on any health concerns I have. I also like how friendly and considerate they are which makes me comfortable during my health visits. Thank you!
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Appreciate care taken to prevent painful experience. Dr Olds has excellent "bedside" care.
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Love Dr Olds
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He is a very nice man
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I totally trust Dr Olds and he's a really nice guy
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I really appreciate that. Dr. Olds takes the time to explain everything to me, and really remembers my medical history and follows up. He is very thoughtful and kind.
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I have nothing but positive experiences with this provider
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The doctor took care to listen to me and my concerns for my child. He listened to my child and spoke to her, did not ignore her, and made sure she was comfortable.
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I could not have asked for a better Doctor. The surgery he did on my head made my life unbelievably better I can't thank him enough
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That was my first appointment with Dr Olds and the Northside Clinic. They were responsive and took immediate action to help me.
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Dr Oods & staff very professional accommodating
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I was listen to and the medical treatment was well explained given my condition.
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Dr Olds took his time and showed the utmost concern, knowledge and respect for my husbands condition. He made me feel so much better about the situation. I will always be grateful to him.
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This was my first time seeing Dr. Olds, he was very nice! Explained things well - I would definitely see him again!
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Nothing bad to say. My experience was good.
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All good
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Dr. Olds and his colleagues have been superb in their diagnosis and medical care. My quality of life has drastically improved since being treated by Dr. Olds. I highly recommend him to anyone with hearing impairment. I'm very grateful.
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Doctor was competent, but he was uninformed about my condition. After I filled him in on my problems, the care he prescribed by medication has worked very well. I appreciate his knowledge.
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Friendly place felt comfortable with treatment
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Dr. Olds was very thorough and the tech that did hearing test the same. Very positive experience.
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Dr Olds is an excellent doctor I highly recommend him
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Difficult to get an appt due to the recent loss of 3 providers in this practice. However, Dr Olds is the very, very best!
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Dr. Olds is knowledgeable, kind, and understanding. He's a terrific provider. Best ENT I have been treated by!
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I received the care I expected.
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All excellent except the fact that I was unable to get an appointment for 4 months later
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Dr Olds is great, I have a follow up appt in 3 months
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Dr. Olds does a wonderful job of listening and explaining in detail my medical condition that occurred. So glad he is my ENT doctor. Hoping he doesn't retire anytime soon
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Very personable and professional.
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Very responsive to my concerns.
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Dr. Olds is a very good provider. Takes time to listen and seems very caring.
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Dr. Olds did such a excellent job with my 4 1/2 year old. He is so kind and he made sure I understood everything that was going on. He did not rush the appointment with my child and he made sure all of my questions were answered. Dr.Olds made sure my child was comfortable during her appointment with him.
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He is always professional and great provider.
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Dr. Olds is to be admired and learned from.
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Excellent command of test results and lucid explanation of what they mean.
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It was all good with Dr Olds. The hard part was waiting. But I finally got a cancellation. I had a clogged ear & pressure in my head. When he finished unclogging my ear with baby oil & suction. All the symptoms stopped.
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Excellent
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Dr. Olds is absolutely the best doctor!
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Very good.
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Dr Olds is a excellent doctor
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I really appreciate the patience and care I receive from Dr. Olds!
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Dr. Olds is fantastic. Great knowledge and bed-side manner.
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Dr. Olds listened attentively with good response. I did not feel rushed at all.
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He was very empathetic about my condition.
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Dr Olds was attentive to my medical concerns and offered caring expertise. My appointment was in the afternoon and all doctors were running about 45 min late possibly due to over scheduling. Still, he took the necessary time and I didn't feel rushed.
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Great bed side manner and very responsive to lots of questions I had. A great experience!
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Dr Olds showed concern and was very patient and listened to my questions with understanding.
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Dr. Olds was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and kind.
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All went very well
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Very easy to talk to you
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Did exactly what was asked of him.
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Seeing Dr Olds is always good in the sense that he's a highly competent and caring provider. Everyone in his office is a pleasure to work with.
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Always respectful & caring
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Good
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We love Dr. Olds. We have been going to him for a long time.
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Wonderful care. Answered all my questions.
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I always receive EXCEPTIONAL care from Dr Olds!
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Quite Satisfied...
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Dr Oldes did everything in a timely manner, very courteous all the nurses were great, I have to travel long distance and to see Dr Oldes so when I did finally get back home my new perscription was already waiting for me.
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Not only have I gotten the best medical care from Dr Olds he always inquires how I'm doing personally. He shows he cares about my whole wellbeing.
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I couldn't get in immediately and finally I saw the PA first. He then recommended that I have a shot done by Dr Olds. Dr Olds is the best and I trust him completely. The first appt with the PA I waited in the waiting room for over 40 min. J kind of laughed when they asked me to check in 15 min ahead when I came for my appt with Dr Olds.
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Dr Olds was very easy to talk to
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Dr Olds was able to diagnose and treat problem immediately.
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Dr Olds always seems to remember me and care about my issues. He seems knowledgeable and approachable. I am very happy with this practice.
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Trust Dr Olds 100%
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Long wait to get an appointment- 4 months. The provider was great once I actually got to see him.
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Dr. Olds is very good at communicating procedures and is genuinely concerned with your condition and situation. One of the best physicians I've ever had.
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Ok
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Dr. Olds was really wonderful in listening, explanations, and excellent professionalism. I can definitely see why others have given him such high ratings.
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Dr. Olds is the kind of "old school doctor" who takes a personal interest in you as a patient, explains your case history as It applies to your present status. I am very fortunate to have Dr. Olds as a phsician, as he has a way of instilling a kind of confidence, that I'm in very competent hands.
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Very good bed side manner
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Dr olds always assures that everything is ok and makes sure I understand what's going on and explains clearly!
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Usually good.
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Dr Olds has been the BEST provider. He's helpful, kind, and always attentive. I wish all doctors were like him!!!
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Very good appointment
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I've seen Dr Olds for many years. He's a wonderful physician
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I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Olds!! He is so kind with my special needs daughter always and is very thorough too!! We love him!!
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I have been here before and the visit was as expected.
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Dr. Olds is always professional, remembers past issues, goes beyond just a routine visit and thoroughly checks out my concerns and his concerns. He is very re assuring. Best doctor ever!
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Dr. Olds was very gentle, kind and efficient. It was a very positive appointment.
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Dr. Olds is a very good DDr.With a very good bed side manner. I always enjoy my visit with him.
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Dr. Olds is great and I feel fortunate to have as my ENT specialist.
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Dr Olds is extremely interested kind and patient. Very pleased with the time he gave us to insure we understood.
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This was my first visit with Dr. Olds. I was very impressed with his knowledge and ease of talking with him. I was grated for explanations that helped answer an old question. I definitely will seek him out as my permanent ENT Dr. I'm thankful he was the one who treated me!!!!! 10 out of 10 for sure!!
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Everyone treated me with the best care possible and once my surgery was done I could hear again
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Dr Olds is super
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Excellent visit
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Dr. Olds is very kind, and competent. He is thorough , and compassionate. I would recommend him.
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Dr. OLdes and his team was very professional in all aspects to my health and well being
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All excellent
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Dr. Olds has a very professional and warm demeanor. He seems to genuinely care about his patients, and I feel I can trust his knowledge and expertise.
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Dr Olds is always on top of my hearing care and anticipates needs and expectations.
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Dr Olds has always been very helpful to me and my condition.
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I was very satisfied with my visit with my doctor but the waiting time was excessive, over one hour.
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Dr. Olds is very easy to talk to and I think he's great.
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Dr. OLDS is a very special, caring doctor.
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Excellent experienced provider. Answered all my questions logically.
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Everything was great except it took a really long time to get an appointment and I am an existing patient.
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This provider and the office staff where just the best. I had a great visit. Thank You
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Always a joy
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Very caring
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Dr Olds and his staff are very caring people.
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Dr.Olds has been extremely responsive to any and all questions that I have had.
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Dr Olds answered all my questions
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Dr. Olds is THE most caring doctor, and always listens to my concerns. He is very caring!!
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Very professional
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Dr olds is an amazing provider. He takes his time to understand your concerns. He's truly one of the best doctors in this area. I've been to many ENTs over the years and would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Dr.Olds is a wonderful provider. He takes time to listen and answer questions. He's knowledgeable and kind. He's the best!
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This visit was concerning my hearing, not my complete profile. My time with Dr. Olds was professional and informative.
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Dr Olds is very nice and explained to me everything I needed to know.
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Dr olds is a very fine and understanding doctor.
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Good experience
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Excellent Doctor in my opinion.
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Very good care and discussions about any questions I had. Good suggestions about at home steps to maintain health.
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So glad that Dr Olds practices in Spokane so that I can access his expert care. I feel so confident in his abilities and looking forward to a great outcome from my cochlear implants.
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Dr Olds and all of the office employees are always wonderful. Very empathetic and caring. I'm extremely thankful to have found them and got Dr Olds for my ENT needs.
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Great
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I was actually very pleased that the visit w/Dr Olds went so quickly and I was totally comfortable that all my concerns are being addressed. Good visit good future options may be available. God bless.
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Clinical Interests
- Acoustic Nerve Injury
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Adenoid Hypertrophy
- Adenoidectomy
- Adenoiditis
- Alaryngeal Communication
- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Blocked Eustachian Tubes
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Assessment
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (Baha)
- Cerumen Removal
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Assessment
- Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Nerve Damage
- Cyst Of Sinuses
- Deviated Septum
- Difficulty Speaking
- Disorder Of Balance
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Nose
- Dry Sinus
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia
- Ear Canal Lesions
- Ear Cyst
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Mass
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Ears Abscess
- Epistaxis
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Etd)
- Excessive Drooling
- Excessive Salivation
- Facial Fracture
- Facial Nerve Disease
- Facial Nerve Injury
- Facial Nerve Schwannoma
- Facial Pain
- Facial Paresis
- Fissured Tongue
- Foreign Body (Ear)
- Frenectomy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Glossodynia
- Glottic Stenosis
- Goiter
- Hairy Tongue
- Head And Neck Cancer Surgery
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss (Conductive)
- Hearing Loss (Neural)
- Hoarseness
- Hypoglossal Nerve Disease
- Hypoglossal Nerve Injury
- Impacted Cerumen
- Inner Ear Trauma
- Inverted Papilloma Of The Sinus
- Itchy Ear
- Labyrinthitis
- Laryngeal Dystonia
- Laryngeal Edema
- Laryngeal Lesions
- Laryngeal Leukoplakia
- Laryngeal Polyps
- Laryngeal Stenosis
- Laryngitis
- Laryngocele
- Laryngoscopy
- Lip Droop
- Ludwig Angina
- Lump In Throat
- Malformations Of Ear
- Malignant Otitis Externa
- Mastoiditis
- Meniere's Disease
- Middle Ear Exploration
- Missing Eardrum
- Mouth Abscess
- Mouth Pain
- Myringoplasty
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Drainage
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Polyps
- Neck Abscess
- Neoplasm Of Ear
- Neurologic Disorders Of The Larynx
- Nose Fracture
- Odynophagia
- Olfactory Nerve Disease
- Oral Inflammation
- Oral Lesions
- Osteoma
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Otomastoiditis
- Otosclerosis
- Ototoxicity
- Parapharyngeal Abscess
- Parapharyngeal Mass
- Parathyroidectomy
- Perforated Ear Drum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngeal Mass
- Polyp Of Cheek
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Retropharyngeal Abscess
- Rhinitis
- Rhinorrhea
- Ruptured Eardrum
- Salivary Gland Disorders
- Sialadenitis
- Sialolithiasis
- Sino Nasal Carcinoma
- Sinonasal Papilloma
- Sinus And Nasal Mucoceles
- Sinus Mass
- Sinus Polyp
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis
- Small Ear Canal
- Smell Disorders
- Snoring
- Sphenoidotomy
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Mouth
- Stapedectomy
- Stomatitis
- Stylohyoid Syndrome
- Subglottic Stenosis
- Sudden Deafness
- Suppurative Tonsillitis
- Swallowing Problem
- Swollen Parotid
- Swollen Throat
- Throat Abscess
- Throat Mass
- Thyroglossal Duct Disorders
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Surgery
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Mass
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillitis
- Tracheostomy Management
- Tympanometry
- Tympanoplasty/Mastoidectomy
- Uvuloplasty
- Velopharyngeal Deficiencies
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Neuronitis
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- Vocal Cord Lesions
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Strain
- Voice Problems
Dr. Olds was excellent in explaining my ear problems
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