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Dr. Alan Pokorny, MD

Dr. Alan Pokorny, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Pokorny, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Spokane, WA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MultiCare Deaconess Hospital and Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

217 W Cataldo Ave Spokane, WA 99201
Telehealth available

Dr. Pokorny is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pokorny specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Pokorny's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pokorny

3.5

21 ratings, 10 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Carol Woodward – Apr 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jeff Schaal – Apr 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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RBG – Mar 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tim in Coeur d’ Alene, ID – Feb 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Spokane – May 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie – Dec 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Cheri in Spokane, WA – Aug 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Anna L in Spokane Valley, WA – Jul 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We treat the patient, based on their chief Ear, Nose and Throat complaints, working to provide options that resonate with the values of each individual patient.

biography

Dr. Pokorny grew up in Spokane, where he attended Ferris High School, and was active in sports, debate and was president of the student body. He then attended Dartmouth College, where he was captain of the league champion cross country team....read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Rhinology

  • Allergy

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Utah

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
  • Dartmouth College

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Pokorny is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Columbia Surgery Cener LLC217 W Cataldo Ave Spokane, WA 99201
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Providence Holy Family Hospital

      5633 N Lidgerwood St
      Spokane, WA 99208
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.

      101 W 8th Ave
      Spokane, WA 99204
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

      800 W 5th Ave
      Spokane, WA 99204

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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