Michael J. Olds, MD
Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane, WA 99201
Spokane Ear Nose & Throat - Spokane
217 West Cataldo Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
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About Michael J. Olds
Board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Olds has also helped advance the cochlear implant procedure in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in otology, with an emphasis on pediatrics, Dr. Olds takes great pride in the help he has provided to so many children with hearing impairments. Dr. Olds graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and obtained his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Two internships followed – the first in internal medicine at the Shands Hospital University of Florida in Gainesville, and the second in general surgery at State University of New York at Syracuse. He continued at Syracuse for his residency in otolaryngology. A Fellowship in otology relocated him to Sarasota where he attended The Ear Research Foundation at Florida Ear and Sinus Center. Dr. Olds then returned to Spokane and joined Spokane ENT and Surgery Center in 1998. Dr. Olds’ professional associations include American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology, Washington State Medical Association, and American Neurotology Society. Dr. Olds has served on the executive board of the Spokane County Medical Society, the surgery committee at Sacred Heart Medical Center, and on the adjunct faculty in the Department of Pharmacology at Washington State University, as well as in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He has also volunteered as Secretary of the Inland Northwest Foundation for Hearing, as a board member for The H.O.P.E. School, on the Board of Trustees for Spokane County Medical Society and in the Spokane Rotary.
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
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Dr and patient agree on new tube's at my next visit! And let Dr. Olds know that! Thx.
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All Positive points checked yes thank you
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Excellent doctor and communicator
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The best experience and bed side manner I've experienced! Helped us with our small daughter and we were able to accomplish what we went in for.
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Dr Olds has been my ENT Dr for almost 20 years
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Overall my experience was excellent, my frustration or disappointment is with lack of availability for an appointment. Had to schedule over Six months out!
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Dr Olds is great.
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Dr Olds is the best!!!
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Dr. Olds is the BEST! He always takes time to be sure I'm taken care of at my appt. And explains everything he's doing and we always discuss the options.
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Dr. Olds has Always been forthright with me, Good Man!!
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Dr Olds always takes time to answer my questions. He emphasizes with me regarding my hearing loss. He is exceptional.
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Good for Dr. Olds.
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Dr Olds provided beneficial information for current and future reference which will be used in treating my condition as needed or progresses.
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Very great service.
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Excellent evaluation of my issue as well as in developing a follow up plan!
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Nothing but good experiences
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Dr. Olds is the best! He's kind, personable, and an excellent clinician. It's always a pleasure seeing him.
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My follow-up appointments are always quick and quality filled experiences. I have always been extremely pleased !
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Dr Olds was so polite, I did not feel like a number being herded through a line!
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Very fine treatment
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Great Doctor and staff.
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Dr Olds was very personable and caring. He offered suggestions about new meds being discussed at medical conferences, and I appreciated his explanations about what exactly is going on with my hearing loss.
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Very attentive and willing to provide options
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Dr Oldes is the best, his team always very courteous and helpful, I rate them at a very high 10
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Always top notch care.
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Always very professional very helpful awesome doctor!
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Dr Olds is my physician he has always been the best doctor for me
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This provider discussed my situation in great detail in an understandable way. This provider was very responsive to my concerns/questions.
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Dr Olds has been my ear specialist for almost 30 years. I couldn't ask for a better Dr and specialist.
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Dr Olds gave me plenty of time to explain my health issue and asked me questions. His exam was thorough. His explanation of the results was greatly appreciated- clear and actionable. I had plenty of time to ask questions and his replies were helpful. I left Dr Olds' office fully satisfied. Additionally, the audiologist did a great job testing my hearing and explaining the results. After that interaction, I had a much better understanding of my health condition.
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Always courteous, professional, and understanding..My visits are enjoyable to have a Dr so caring that it doesn't seem like I am seeing a Dr because he puts you at ease..
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Provider was friendly & thorough
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Dr Olds is very easy to talk to and is a great physician.
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They were great.
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Dr Olds is one of the best! Extremely knowledgeable and caring.
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Dr. Olds listened to my concerns, completely covered my options, and respected my decision to move forward with treatment.
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Dr Olds is an amazing, well trained and easy to understand provider. He is so busy that it is difficult to get an appointment to see him though
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Dr. Olds is always so very kind and patient with my developmentally delayed, autistic daughter. She actually likes going to see him!
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Dr. Olds impressed me years ago. He still stands out as a caring and competent provider. I wish he could be our primary care provider! I would drive a long ways to see him
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Great provider whom I trust which is so important.
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My experience with Dr. Olds was excellent. He was thorough and caring, diagnosed and treated my problem In one visit, with an excellent result. I would highly recommend him to anyone requiring ENT assistance.
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I have been seeing Dr Olds for over 20 years. He is excellent in knowledge, expertise, caring, and courtesy. In fact I have recommended him for my grandson and he is wearing hearing aids and my have surgery when he has stopped growing. I have the highest respect for Dr. Olds.
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No complaints.
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Dr Olds is a excellent provider. I was a bit surprised at how much time I had to spend between appointments.
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Dr. Olds, his audiologist, mid-levels, and reception staff were all excellent.
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Very caring and informative
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Good experience
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Dr Olds and his staff are always very helpful, patient and understanding. They answer our questions completely.
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Excellent care by doctor and staff. Appointments are long off!
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He is a very good ear specialist and I would definitely recommend him to anyone He is very kind and respectful!I appreciate his care for my ear condition -- very helpful!!
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Very good experience.
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Great team - thanks
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Enjoyed my time at the office. All of the staff made me feel welcome and relaxed. Will definitely let others know that this office and staff are in my opinion great and work well together to help their patients.
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I was very lucky to get a quick appointment with Dr. Olds as he had a cancellation just a few moments before I called. Otherwise. It would have been 4 months for my appointment with him.
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Professional and personal!
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First time seeing this Dr. And if I have to see him again I will look forward to it. Very positive & professional with just the right amount of bed side manner to make this first visit feel as if I have been seeing him for years.
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Very knowledgeable and capable of describing my health challenges
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It's been good lately!
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Dr. Olds is an awesome person and doctor. I always receive great care.
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Dr Olds is personable and talked to me like a regular person. Answered all my questions with respect.
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Dr Olds is one of the best Dr's I've ever had. He has always been on my side and helped my everytime.
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Everything IRT my pre-care, Surgery, post-care, follow-up were Excellent.
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Everyone was very polite and capable especially the doctor. I am the type of person who asked very detailed and in-depth questions. Someone who isn't educated or well versed in a field typically won't be able to answer some of the questions I ask. This doctor was able to answer everything and explained everything perfectly. The only negative thing I could say is it took 6 months to get in to see the doctor. That is not an odd occurrence, it has been 6 months nearly everywhere to get an appointment. The dentist for cleaning, the dermatologist, the heart doctor, all took 6 months. I may be in the wrong business if most medical fields are scheduled 6 months out.
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Everyone was very nice and efficient!!
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Always good
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I have always had exceptional care from Providence and appreciate where I spread good word to others
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Superb physician, outstanding care
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Dr Olds is professional caring and an excellent doctor
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GOOD
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Dr. Olds is kind, shows respect for the patient needs and explains things thoroughly.
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All good
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Very good
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A good knowledge of my condition,but need more tests
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Always a great experience with Dr Olds and all staff members
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Dr Olds is very knowledgeable and ease to talk to. Answers all my questions.
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All good experiences
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Great experience
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Dr Oldes and his staff always very polite courteous and very helpful.
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Dr Olds is a fantastic physician and colleague, caring and skilled.
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I always feel comfortable going to this provider
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Dr Olds does a great job of listening to me
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Dr Olds answered my questions about my hearing test and concerns
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Dr. Olson was a very thoughtful and efficient doctor.Very personable as well.
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Dr. Olds is the best. I have never had a doctor as compassionate as him\
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Dr. Olds was excellent in explaining my ear problems
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Dr. Olds listens respectfully to to my thoughts and questions, and always gives me an answer that validates my ideas and questions. He is very knowledgeable and takes time to know who each patient is. Even though I don't see him often, he always seems to solve the problem and I feel confident in his expertise. He is also probably the most kind, polite, and thoughtful doctor that has ever treated me, and I appreciate him and Providence very much.
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Dr. Olds is worth waiting 3+ months to see.
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Dr Olds is very caring and really makes you feel valued.
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I'm supposed to get treatment every 4 months and get a letter reminder at the 4 month time but the next available appointment has been 4 MORE months. I've learned to have the doctor get me that next 4 month appointment before I leave the last appointment so I will have one the next 4 month time. Many thank's to him!
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Dr Olds was willing to "look outside the box" when considering the symptoms I'm having and opt for a different approach to potential treatment.
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Dr Olds is extremely kind and patient. He discussed my problems and actions I might take to improve things. He cleaned my ears, discussed OTC meds and how often I should take them. He spent a lot of time with me. I felt he really cared about me.
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Very good experience
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Clinical Interests
- Acoustic Nerve Injury
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Adenoid Hypertrophy
- Adenoidectomy
- Adenoiditis
- Alaryngeal Communication
- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Blocked Eustachian Tubes
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Assessment
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (Baha)
- Cerumen Removal
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Cough
- 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
- Dry Nose
- Dry Sinus
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia
- Ear Canal Lesions
- Ear Cyst
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Mass
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Ears Abscess
- 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
- Impacted Cerumen
- 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
- Malformations Of Ear
- 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
- Small Ear Canal
- 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
Everything very good!
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