Clifford R. Hume M.D., Ph.D.
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Clifford R. Hume M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Specialties
- Otolaryngology [ENT] - head and neck surgery
- Ear, nose & throat care
- Hearing evaluations
- Telehealth services
Locations
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinic at Harborview
Languages
- English
- French
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Hume is tops in my book. Explains things very clearly and ensures I understand before hr moves on. Highest recommendation!!!
Dr. Hume listened attentively and answered my questions.
Dr Hume is caring and provides clear explanations of the current situation and gives information about future treatment options.
Dr Hume and his resident are wonderful
Dr. Hume was excellent. He was intent to me and listened, he was informative, very knowledgeable, friendly, caring and made me feel comfortable. This was my first time seeing Dr. Hume, I really liked him and his care.
Dr. Hume is an exceptional physician. He listens, offers suggestions, has a friendly demeanor and is clearly skilled and knowledgeable. I'm grateful for his expertise.
Dr. Hume is very caring, listens patiently and answers questions. He and his entire team are wonderful. Thank you
I always appreciate the time that the doctor takes with me to help with my issues.
Yes, Dr. Hume was very inclusive in all these areas.
Dr Hume provided an excellent presentation of the factors surrounding my condition and the likely outcome, which enabled me to decide upon my care path.
Dr. Hume was familiar with my case, listened carefully, and addressed all of my concerns
I believe Dr. Hume is a knowledgeable provider. However, he rushed through this visit and did not remember important information about my history [...] He seemed dismissive to me as a patient this time around. That factored with the crazy wait have me looking elsewhere for a new ENT provider.
As always the Cochlear Implant clinic and Dr Hume were friendly, courteous, and helpful.
Dr. Hume is one of the few providers I fully trust to assess and treat my condition.
Dr Hume is one of the most knowledgeable, capable, and kind UW physicians I have seen
Dr. Hume is the consummate professional - extremely knowledgeable on his subject matter and more than willing to listen to me, the patient. He provided detailed instructions and information for my continual treatment at home. I was very pleased to be able to get a short wait appointment to see Dr. Hume.
Very consistent and clear about recommendations to improve my situation and very thorough.
Dr Hume and his residents and audiologist are very attentive and helpful every visit
Dr. Hume has outstanding bedside manner and I have always felt that he sees me as a person, not just a clinical transaction. He is patient, thorough, and clear with his explanations and interactions.
Dr Hume is one of the assets! He is the best!
Dr. Hume consistently provides exceptional care. He shares test results and insights regarding options for my hearing health in terms I can easily understand.
Dr Hume was concise and friendly, making me feel at ease and also very confident in his abilities to provide great care to me. He listened carefully to everything I had to say, and provide reassurance and support port.
The visit with Dr. Hume was about 5 mins for the visit.
About Clifford R. Hume
Clifford R. Hume, M.D., Ph.D., is a UW associate professor of Head and Neck Surgery and a researcher at the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center. He has clinical practices at UW Medical Center, Harborview, Eastside Specialty Clinic and VA Puget Sound.
Dr. Hume is passionate about providing comprehensive and compassionate care to all his patients. His goal is to help patients understand treatment options from the perspective of their own values and guide them along their chosen path.
Dr Hume earned his M.D. at Cornell University. He runs a research program at UW and is an affiliate of the UW's Center on Human Development and Disability and the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine. He specializes in medical and surgical management of diseases of the ear. He has expertise in middle ear surgery, cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids.
Education and Training
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Cornell University Medical CollegeMedical education, 1996Cornell University Medical CollegePh.D, 1989, ImmunologyUniversity of Washington - Dept of SurgeryInternship, General SurgeryUW - Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery