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Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD

Accepting New Patients

(32 Ratings)

Specializes in: Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

1101 Madison Street Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 505-1300

Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD is a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA specializing in head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat).

Office Locations

1101 Madison Street Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98104

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

neck ultrasound

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD performed more neck ultrasound, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

impacted ear wax removal

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, impacted ear wax removal, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	180
ear procedures	17
image guided procedures	26
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	49
minor procedures	26
neck imaging	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	175
ear procedures	14
image guided procedures	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	38
minor procedures	19
neck imaging	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	18
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2013

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	205
image guided procedures	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	17
neck imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2014

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	217
ear procedures	23
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
neck imaging	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	76
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	50
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck imaging	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	18
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2016

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	193
ear procedures	30
image guided procedures	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	48
minor procedures	16
neck imaging	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	25
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
ear procedures	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
neck imaging	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	29
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
ear procedures	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
neck imaging	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2019

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2020 were ear procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	258
ear procedures	46
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
neck imaging	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	32
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	300
ear procedures	53
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
neck imaging	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	81

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	38
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	276
ear procedures	53
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
neck imaging	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	37
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated as a head and neck plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	213
ear procedures	30
image guided procedures	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	19
neck imaging	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	30
Non-Hispanic White	123
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	25
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Washington.

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Washington

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 32 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

4.84

Overall Rating

(32 Ratings)

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 2.0 2022-06-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Wolfe made a strange comment: I praised the medical assistant for taking my blood pressure and doctor asked how it was. I said the top number was a little high and he said " every time you come here my blood pressure goes up." Was that a joke? It made me uncomfortable

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-05

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Dr. Michael Wolfe is a very personable and knowledgeable care provider. I have recommended him to people I know with similar health issues and would gladly do so. He is the best!

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-10-03

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Dr. Wolfe was great, he explained everything to me about what was going on. Had sympathy and respect for myself. He also called in a fast timely manner when he knew results.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-02

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No bad experiences with physician providers. I have already written a detailed description of my complaints about the clinic.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-19

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I value Dr. Wolfe's expertise and his willingness for to check area of concerns. He explains things very well. Thank You

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-20

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Enjoyed the fully attentive interaction with Michael Wolfe, and appreciated the painless biopsy of my thyroid nodule.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-05

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Always a delight to work with Dr. Michael Wolfe. He's most personable and always wears fun socks!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-31

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Dr Wolfe saved my life years ago. He is a great doctor and person. We appreciate him so much!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-08

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Dr. Wolfe was very friendly and informative about my tinnitus and hearing problems.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-18

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The staff and doctors are all likable and they make things easy in a timely manner

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$384 Inspire $384
Medtronic, Inc.	$169 NIM Vital $122	NIM-RESPONSE $47
Cyberonics, Inc.	$19 VNS Therapy $19
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$12 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$583

Biography

Dr. Michael Wolfe's specialties are otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. He attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Wolfe's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in SEATTLE, WA.