Facial Plastic Surgeon Pacific Northwest – William Portuese

Dr. William Portuese has extensive experience in Facial Plastic Surgery; he completed his surgical internship and residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center and after residency, he completed a one year fellowship with Dr. Frank Kamer, an internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon.

Dr. William Portuese learned many advances in facial cosmetic surgery including the closed rhinoplasty technique where all incisions are made internally.

Top Doctor 2018

Dr. William Portuese specializes in all aspects of Facial Plastic Surgery which includes Facelifts, Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Forehead lifts, Facial Implants, & Neck Lift / Liposuction.

William Portuese is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.

The Seattle Facial Surgical Center

Dr. Portuese is a resident of Seattle, Washington. The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest is a perfect fit for him. He has a deep appreciation for the balance and harmony of nature and devotes much of his personal time to his family; and when time allows he enjoys fishing, water skiing, hiking and visits to the numerous slopes to snow ski.

Curriculum Vitae of William A. Portuese, M.D.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate:
Oklahoma State University
Bachelors of Science, Zoology

Medical:
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Internship:
Louisiana State University Hospital
Categorical Otolaryngology- General Surgery

Residency:
Louisiana State University Hospital
Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Fellowship:
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Lasky Clinic

Licensure:
Federal Licensing Exam
Washington State Medical License
Board Certification – American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certified – American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Additional Training & Certification:
Surgical Laser – LSU Medical Center
CO²/ YAG
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery – University of Texas, Galveston
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery – LSU Medical Center
Laser Course – University of Tennessee, Nashville

HONORS

President’s Honor Roll – Oklahoma State University
Dean’s Honor Roll – Oklahoma State University
First Place Southern Medical Association Meeting Otolaryngology Resident’s Category Presentation New Orleans, Louisiana
RealSelf.com Advisor to CEO – 2006 to present
The Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association – 2008 Physician Leader of the Year
The Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association – 2012 Medical Leader of the Year
Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington, Department of Plastic Surgery
RealSelf Top 100 Doctor Award – 2010 to 2017
RealSelf Strategic Advisory Council – Medical Review Advisory Board 2019
2018 RealSelf 100 and 500 Elite Inductee Hall of Fame

SOCIETIES

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
King County Medical Society
Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology Clinical Instructor
University of Washington Department of Plastic Surgery Clinical Instructor
Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (WASCA)
Washington Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons
Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association