Dr. Sonstegard’s path to practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery has taken him from rural Minnesota to Norway, from the United States Army to group practice, to ultimately settling here in Washington. His work ethic, integrity, and dedication to excellence has served him well in all of his ventures and he is excited to bring his experience and expertise to the team at Mercer Island Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Sonstegard’s Story
Dr. Sonstegard completed his undergraduate degree at Saint Olaf College in Minnesota. He commissioned into the United States Army through the health professions scholarship program, and earned his doctor of dental surgery degree at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He then completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, WA. It was there that he and his family fell in love with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
After residency, Dr. Sonstegard was stationed at Fort Sill, OK where he was the sole oral surgery provider and officer in charge for Fort Sill Dental Health Activity. He not only established partnerships between the local hospitals and the military community, he also served as the oral and maxillofacial surgery mentor in the Fort Sill Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency, educating and guiding recent graduates in more advanced procedures.
Outside The Office
Upon completion of his time with the United States Army, Dr. Sonstegard and his family felt the mountains calling and returned to Washington. Dr. Sonstegard, his wife and three children live in Woodinville and are thrilled to have the opportunity to live and practice in the region they love. In his free time, Dr. Sonstegard enjoys skiing, kayaking, experimenting with different methods of brewing coffee, and building – his most recent project being a treehouse.
Professional Interests
Dr. Sonstegard’s main priorities are that his patients are safe, feel comfortable, and receive exceptional care. He is known by staff and patients alike for taking time to honestly and thoroughly address patients’ questions and concerns.
Get Compassionate Care In Mercer Island, WA
To schedule your appointment with Dr. Sonstegard, reach out to the team at Mercer Island Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery today.