Facial Plastic Surgeon Pacific Northwest – William Portuese
Dr. 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 Medical 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 MD
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 Academy of Otolaryngology
Board Certified – American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Northwest Allergy Lab Director, Certified by Washington State Department of Laboratory Quality Assurance, Licensed by CLIA
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 November
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 from 1998 – present
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
Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (WASCA)
Washington Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons
Washington Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
Awards
