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Karen K Ahlstrom

Karen K Ahlstrom, MD

4.757 Ratings, 5 Reviews

Otolaryngology

Accepting New Patients
Online booking

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 12-16
  • Teen/Young Adult 16-21
  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About

Professional Statement

I am an independently functioning, versatile General ENT Surgeon seeking to contribute to the productivity and well-roundedness of a small, diverse Otolaryngology practice. I am a fly-fishing fanatic. I also love to cross-country and downhill ski, trail run and ride my bike. I may also be a decent closet singer. I enjoy teaching and promoting the privileges of being an ENT surgeon, and I love to win the rapport and confidence of patients of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have happily provided a full range of medical and surgical ENT care to a patient population of all ages as a partner in a notably successful private practice for the past 21 years. I am able to field and treat a full array of otolaryngologic pathology, including evaluation and treatment of: neoplastic diseases of the head and neck infectious and congenital neck masses airway problems in infants, children, and adults basic otologic diseases and hearing loss allergy and sinonasal diseases laryngologic diseases, cough, and dysphagia.

Locations

  1. Bitterroot Health Surgical Associates

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2002

Insurance

Search plans
  • Allegiance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
  • Champus
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance
  • ConfigureNet
  • Employee Benefit Management Services
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Humana
  • Idaho Medicaid
  • InterWest Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Mountain Health Co-Op
  • PacificSource
  • Sterling Life Insurance Medicare Advantage Plans
  • TriWest
  • United Health Care
  • University of Utah Health Plans
  • Veteran Affairs
  • Workers Compensation

Reviews

4.7 of 5 stars

57 Ratings, 5 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2026

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr Alstrom is incredible. One of the best ENTs I've ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Solid experience. Very knowledgeable doctor. Prescribed treatment seems to be having a positive effect. Only wish she had time to explain the principle as to why. It seemed clear she had a tight schedule and effectively said "just trust me."

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. Ahlstrom very knowledgeable & concerned re: Patient welfare very refreshing as opposed to the way medicine is handled in other offices.