Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS
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Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS
Medical Specialties
- Urology
- Robotic surgery
- Telehealth services
Locations
Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake
Kidney Stone Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Sorensen is amazing!
Dr. Sorensen does an excellent job explaining the issues & giving options. He is clear & concise & takes time to thoroughly answer questions.
Dr Sorensen is an amazing Dr. He always explains explains everything in detail and always asks if we have any questions and answers the questions fully after they are asked. He shows us what's going on and lets us know exactly where and what's happening. I would recommend him to anyone. He has always been a pleasure to work with especially with how many issues I have going on.
Dr. Sorensen is very patient with me and never fails to make me feel better.
Very good experience. The doctor was very knowledgeable in explaining everything to me that I was experiencing. And what I was going throughGive me some options of what I could do was very concerned about. My feelings. And wanted me to take the time to make a decisions of my options. Great doctor. I feel very good with the decision that I made with Doctor Soreson was great.
Dr Sorensen was friendly, thorough, professional and knowledgeable.
Good experience. Excellent communication, doctor and staff personable and professional.
Great experience. Dr. Sorensen explained everything in detail and helped me to understand what was happening.
Very positive experience. Personable staff and doctor. Listened and explained my condition and options to consider. Very professional and grateful for their experience and humanity. Highly recommended.
Dr. Soreneson proactively reached out for case when an appointment can be done by phone avoiding a month long wait time
Dr. Sorensen was excellent at including issues of age and quality of life in considering options. Altogether excellent.
Dr. Sorenson professional and knowledgeable. Appointments can feel a bit rushed but I understand he's busy. Truly appreciate the virtual option. Dr. S is a good guy.
Dr. Matthew Sorensen is clearly one of the best medical professionals around!
I appreciate Dr Sorensen
Dr.Sorenson was clearly prepared for our conference. He had done his homework.
[...] Dr Sorenson contacted us by phone to continue the appt. His clarity of explanation, demeanor, attitude and thought process through a complex situation was exemplary. [...] I felt included and never rushed. His way of talking left me feeling respected and like we were a team. It was quite remarkable.
Dr. Sorensen is the most caring doctor. He explains this very thoroughly!!
My doctor Dr. Matthew Sorensen is really excellent!!!
About Mathew D. Sorensen
Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS is a Professor of Urology at the University of Washington and Director of the Comprehensive Metabolic Stone Clinic at the Puget Sound VA. He is a surgeon, educator, and researcher who specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, endourology, and the treatment and prevention of kidney stones.
His clinical interests include all aspects of kidney stone treatment, including surgical (shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and percutaneous treatment of larger stones) and comprehensive medical prevention of recurrent stones. Dr. Sorensen also performs other minimally invasive techniques, such as robotic and laparoscopic kidney and reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. Sorensen’s research focuses on the impact of dietary and non-medicinal therapies on the risk of kidney stone formation. Epidemiology, outcomes, and health services research as well as translational research to improve the detection of kidney stones using ultrasound, and efforts to make lithotripsy safer and more effective.
Personal Interests
Dr. Sorensen enjoys skiing and travel with his family, road and mountain biking, wake-surfing, yoga, and Seattle Sounders football.
Education and Training
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UCSF - Dept. Laparoscopy & EndourologyFellowship, 2011, Endourology and Minimally Invasive SurgeryUW - Dept. of UrologyResidency, 2010, UrologyUW - Dept. of EpidemiologyMaster, 2008UW - Dept. of General SurgeryInternship, 2006, General SurgeryUniversity of Colorado Health Science CenterMedical Education, 2004
Board Certifications
- Urology, 2013, American Board of Urology