Lorien M. Paulson, MD
Eureka, CA 95503
Providence Medical Group Eureka - Ear, Nose & Throat
2773 Harris Street, Suite B, Eureka, CA 95503
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About Lorien M. Paulson
Dr. Lorien Paulson is a board-certified Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck Surgeon with additional pediatric subspecialty fellowship training and has been in practice for 10 years. She enjoys taking care of patients of all ages, with a particular interest in chronic sinus disease, and congenital and acquired head and neck masses. After completing her undergraduate degree at MIT (originally intending to pursue a career in molecular biology) she decided to change her plans to medicine! She attended University of California, San Diego for her Doctorate degree, followed by a five-year Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery Residency at Oregon Health Science University, followed by a one-year fellowship at the University of North Carolina. In her free time, Dr. Paulson enjoys foraging and cooking with the bountiful ingredients of Humboldt County, as well as travelling, painting, and hiking.
University of San Diego
2007
Oregon Health Sciences University
2008
Oregon Health Sciences University
2012
University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2013
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
- American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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I'm thankful to Dr Paulson for calling me with timely results of my ultrasound. During our appt together she listened about my concerns and issues. She prescribed me a new medicine that is working very well and I'm so thankful.
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All good
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Dr Paulson was kind, and took very good care of [Name(s)]
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Great great great
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Everyone in the office and the doctor treated me with respect and concern for my health and well being. I feel humbled to have such great service.
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Dr Paulson is an amazing doctor. She always explains everything and listens and answers any questions I have. She is so kind with the kids and is never rushed. The nurse was also very kind and professional as well as the receptionist. Great experience in your office for my daughter.
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We are short of doctors in Humboldt Co so have to wait a little for an appointment, but other than that, the care was excellent!
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Dr Paulson is an amazing doctor. She gave me something I was not able to do before. She changed my life for the better.
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I got in on time, talked with Dr Paulson, and she cleaned my problematic ear.
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I fell and broke my nose so time Was at the essence it had to be fixed quickly and they made it happen and I'm so grateful
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This doctor was the most unprofessional I've ever been to, she cut me off mid questions, twice as trying to explain something to her and she cut me off and didn't want to hear, or care
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Dr Paulson and her Np are great.
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Dr Paulson is a gift. If we could clone her we should! She is the sweetest, kindest, gentlest, most thoughtful and considerate person I know, outside of my husband. She listens closely, considers all the avenues of treatment and advocates for you when your fears need addressing. My husband and I both feel blessed that she is our ENT.
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Dr. Paulson is wonderful and so is her staff. She answered all of my questions. My surgery is scheduled for 10/10. Dr, Paulson is wonderful.
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The Dr worked quickly and efficiently .
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I just love Dr. Paulson!
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Allgood
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Dr. Paulson shows me empathy and concern during every appointment. She is easy to understand and conveys the necessary information in a clear manner. I am happy to have Dr. Paulson's care and medical advice.
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This experience was the best it could possibly be.
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This was a visit with a specialist as I have ongoing issues with my sinuses. The doctor was very good at showing me my CT Scan and explaining how my previous surgeries impacted my issues and why she would not recommend any further surgery. She had an explaination for one possible infection issue that re-enforced my own understanding and she agreed to provide further care when I have my next sinus problem. I really liked her even though this was only my third visit with her. She had clearly read all of Dr. Hunter's notes in my file.
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Dr Paulson and her staff are outstanding. I felt heard and well cared for. Dr Paulson is proactive and intent on solving my sinus issues. I have already recommended her to family and friends.
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I love Dr. Paulson!
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All good. Pleased with the doctor's concern.
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My experience was great!
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Everything was very positive. I'm very happy with my care.
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I have been receiving excellent care from Dr Paulson.
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Dr Paulson's practice is excellent. She's caring and knowledgeable. Humboldt is lucky to have her.
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Excellent service! Very pleased with my surgeries & all followup services. My daughter has also been treated & had surgery for a different issue, is also very pleased.
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Good experience
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Very nice and professional.
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Dr Paulson is a competent compassionate provider
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Very competent and caring.
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Dr. Paulson was the best provider we have had experience with at Providence. She was kind and had a good bed side manor but also was very matter of fact and didn't sugar coat anything. She was easy to talk to and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. The staff in the ENT office were all kind and efficient.The staff at the hospital same day surgery were also very kind, efficient and made the experience not so scary.
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Dr. Paulson is an amazing doctor. I am always relieved when I get to see her over [Name(s)] primary at open door when it comes to ear nose and throat issues.
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Dr. Paulson was the best provider we have had an experience with at Providence. She has a great bedside manor and really explains things in a way you can understand. We hope she stays in [Location] county.
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As usual, Dr Paulson was wonderful, sympathetic, caring, gentle, just the best darn doctor on the planet.
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[Name(s)] procedure was done well and he was treated with kindness and respect.
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The doctor was very clear, very understanding and clearly cared. She went above and beyond her duty to make sure that I was getting the care I needed, this particular physician has been one of the saving graces of my whole cancer journey.
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I was given quality care in a professional manner. Provider was very good at communicating condition and remedy.
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Best surgery and after care ever!
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Dr Paulson is wonderful! She understands my fears and works with me to figure out a way around them. She is extremely considerate and thoughtful and oh so very gentle.
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The Dr saw me in a timely manner, and efficiently cleaned my ear.
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This was our first visit to establish continued care within the ENT practice. I felt it was a very good appointment with a knowledgeable provider who looked at the notes from the doctor who left the pratice.
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The provider was very informative and willing to hear me. Dr. Paulson was very empathetic toward my medical issue and voiced her support for my surgery, which was relieving and comforting as this is only my second surgery. I feel comfortable with her and feel like I can ask questions which can be intimidating at a doctors office. I'm grateful to have been approved for surgery.
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Dr. Paulson and her staff are excellent!
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Dr Paulson is WONDERFUL!!!
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I just love Dr. Paulson. She's very thorough.
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Good
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Straightforward and professional care.
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Dr. Paulson took time to connect with me on a personal level and had good knowledge of my medical history. I felt cared for and listened to by her and the ENT office staff. I am glad to have obtained her care after Dr. Hunter (who is also awesome).
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These visitrs have been followups to my previous surgeries for cancers in my mouth & areas in my neck-throat. I have been extremely satisfied l have been extremely satisfied with all my surgeries & followup exams!
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Awesome
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Dr. Paulson is a very good doctor. She cares about helping her patients having better health.
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All good experiences
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I love Dr Paulson and her staff. I am very happy that she is my ENT.
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Good visit. Learned a lot about my apnea options.
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Everyone is great.
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Dr. Paulson is kind, caring and never made me feel like a nuisance. I was worried that I was being overly concerned about post op pain; she was very reassuring
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Dr. Paulson is the best. As I understand it, ENTs are becoming a rarity in Humboldt County so I'm especially glad she is here.
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Dr Paulson and staff are wonderful
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I had a minor surgical removal on my scalp. Dr.P was exceptional!
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I have gladly recommended Dr Paulson to several people and know of one person she recently treated as a result. She is quite professional and I had complete faith in her expertise. My surgery yielded results far better than I expected and have significantly improved my quality of life. Thank you!
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My ear routinely gets plugged up. Dr Korenstein referred me to Dr Paulson when a simple ear wash did not unplug it. Both were very helpful in getting it cleared.
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I have total confidence in Dr Paulson
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Staff found me an early appointment, Dr Paulsen got me a quick followup appointment for biopsy, then followed up with a call the next day after that procedure with the results, amazing.
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They're all awesome
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A positive experience from beginning to end.
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I love my team of doctors and how they confer about my treatment and explain it to me.
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The doctor and the nurse made a great team and were very compassionate during the painful part of the procedure. I'm a full-grown adult who can handle it but it sure was nice to feel empathy. Thanks for hiring this doctor.
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Very knowledgeable.
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Expert medical help
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Excellent care, process and feedback regarding a new concerning health issue.
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[Name(s)] My daughter also is seeing Dr/ Paulson, wev arev both very satisfied with our care.
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Wonderful receptionist, medical assistant, and provider experience! Kind, compassionate, mindful, and respectful of time.
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Caring and knowledgeable doctor-remembered our specific concerns and addressed them. Office staff friendly and helpful
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I would recommend this doctor to anyone. She has great skills at attending behaviors and really hears concerns and provides complete answers. She was refreshing. Compared to other "specialists" I have seen recently, she was a breath of fresh air.
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Very attentive. In 2023 she had my surgery scheduled to remove my cancer within 2 weeks of diagnosing it, diagnosis happened after the results of a biopsy. Doctor Paulson is an amazing doctor, and surgeon, and I'm thrilled with the care I have recieved from her.
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I really liked Dr. Paulson. She was friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to, and she listened well.
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Excellent clinician
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Dr Paulsen is an excellent physician. Very good at her job.
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Dr Paulsen was extremely nice, helpful and professional. I liked her from the start and all visits have been good.
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Dr. Paulson was friendly and professional, listened to my concerns, and provided clear explanations of the causes of my condition and possible treatment options. I felt that she was genuinely invested in finding the best possible options for me.
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Dr Paulson completely cleaned my plugged ear quickly & efficiently
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Dr Paulson is excellent!
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Dr Paulson is a warm, caring, competent doctor. We love her!
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Dr Paulson is an excellent doctor.
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Dr. Paulsen followed up surgery I had and was excelent. She apologized for the delay
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I received excellent care
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My experience with Dr. Paulson amazing. She was so knowledgeable and gentle during my procedure. I had no prior knowledge about my situation and my only regret is not having the procedure years earlier.
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Office will not perform routine care, they only want to operate
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It was a very good experience. One of the best doctors I've seen.
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Wonderful provider, very thorough and helpful
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Great service
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Dr Paulson is amazing, as is her staff as well. She is a very gifted surgeon, did an excellent job on a very difficult surgery and her followup is beyond compare. We are VERY fortunate to have her here!
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Dr. Paulson express of caring and willingness to help me. She listen to my concerns, spent time and gave me advice. Dr. Paulson reassure me not to worry regarding the reason of my visit. I told her that I am dealing with my husband cancer and cannot handle any medical problems. I like Dr. Paulson aside being a good doctor to have under Providence and through our community.
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Dr. Paulson was the nicest doctor I have seen in recent years.
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I thought she was great
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Clinical Interests
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Adenoid Hypertrophy
- Adenoidectomy
- Adenoiditis
- Alaryngeal Communication
- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Assessment
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (Baha)
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Assessment
- Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Nerve Damage
- Cyst Of Sinuses
- Deviated Septum
- Difficulty Speaking
- Disorder Of Balance
- Dry Mouth
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia
- Ear Canal Lesions
- Ear Cyst
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Mass
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Epistaxis
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Etd)
- Excessive Drooling
- Excessive Salivation
- Facial Fracture
- Facial Nerve Disease
- Facial Nerve Injury
- Facial Nerve Schwannoma
- Facial Pain
- Facial Paresis
- Fissured Tongue
- Foreign Body (Ear)
- Frenectomy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Glossodynia
- Glottic Stenosis
- Goiter
- Hairy Tongue
- Head And Neck Cancer Surgery
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss (Conductive)
- Hearing Loss (Neural)
- Hoarseness
- Hypoglossal Nerve Disease
- Hypoglossal Nerve Injury
- Inner Ear Trauma
- Inverted Papilloma Of The Sinus
- Itchy Ear
- Labyrinthitis
- Laryngeal Dystonia
- Laryngeal Edema
- Laryngeal Lesions
- Laryngeal Leukoplakia
- Laryngeal Polyps
- Laryngeal Stenosis
- Laryngitis
- Laryngocele
- Laryngoscopy
- Lip Droop
- Ludwig Angina
- Lump In Throat
- Malignant Otitis Externa
- Mastoiditis
- Meniere's Disease
- Middle Ear Exploration
- Missing Eardrum
- Mouth Abscess
- Mouth Pain
- Myringoplasty
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Drainage
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Polyps
- Neck Abscess
- Neoplasm Of Ear
- Neurologic Disorders Of The Larynx
- Nose Fracture
- Odynophagia
- Olfactory Nerve Disease
- Oral Inflammation
- Oral Lesions
- Osteoma
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Otomastoiditis
- Otosclerosis
- Ototoxicity
- Parapharyngeal Abscess
- Parapharyngeal Mass
- Parathyroidectomy
- Perforated Ear Drum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngeal Mass
- Polyp Of Cheek
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Retropharyngeal Abscess
- Rhinitis
- Rhinorrhea
- Ruptured Eardrum
- Salivary Gland Disorders
- Sialadenitis
- Sialolithiasis
- Sino Nasal Carcinoma
- Sinonasal Papilloma
- Sinus And Nasal Mucoceles
- Sinus Mass
- Sinus Polyp
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis
- Smell Disorders
- Snoring
- Sphenoidotomy
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Mouth
- Stapedectomy
- Stomatitis
- Stylohyoid Syndrome
- Subglottic Stenosis
- Sudden Deafness
- Suppurative Tonsillitis
- Swallowing Problem
- Swollen Parotid
- Swollen Throat
- Throat Abscess
- Throat Mass
- Thyroglossal Duct Disorders
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Surgery
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Mass
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillitis
- Tracheostomy Management
- Tympanometry
- Tympanoplasty/Mastoidectomy
- Uvuloplasty
- Velopharyngeal Deficiencies
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Neuronitis
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- Vocal Cord Lesions
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Strain
- Voice Problems
Very attentive. Explained the concerns she had and offered treatment plan that worked for us. I feel comfortable with the Doctor
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