Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS
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Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS
Medical Specialties
- Urology
- Robotic surgery
- Telehealth services
Locations
Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Kidney Stone Center at UW Medical Center - Northwest
About Mathew D. Sorensen
Dr. Sorensen is a UW associate professor of urology and Director of the Comprehensive Metabolic Stone Clinic at the Puget Sound VA. He is a surgeon, educator, and researcher who specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, endourology, and the treatment and prevention of kidney stones.
His clinical interests include all aspects of kidney stone treatment, including surgical (shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and percutaneous treatment of larger stones) and comprehensive medical prevention of recurrent stones. Dr. Sorensen also performs other minimally invasive techniques, such as robotic and laparoscopic kidney and reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. Sorensen’s research focuses on the impact of dietary and non-medicinal therapies on the risk of kidney stone formation. Epidemiology, outcomes, and health services research as well as translational research to improve the detection of kidney stones using ultrasound, and efforts to make lithotripsy safer and more effective.
Personal Interests
Dr. Sorensen enjoys skiing and travel with his family, road and mountain biking, wake-surfing, yoga, and Seattle Sounders football.
Education and Training
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UCSF - Dept. Laparoscopy & EndourologyFellowship, 2011, Laparoscopy and EndourologyUW - Dept. of UrologyResidency, 2010, UrologyUW - Dept. of EpidemiologyMaster, 2008UW - Dept. of General SurgeryInternship, 2006, General SurgeryUniversity of Colorado Health Science CenterMedical Education, 2004University of ColoradoMedical education, 2004
Board Certifications
- Urology, 2022, American Board of Urology