Douglas Backous, MD, is a board-certified neurotologist specializing in treating conditions of the ear and skull base. For more than 22 years, Dr. Backous has provided leading edge treatments for patients with hearing loss, deafness, chronic ear infections, cholesteatoma acoustic neuromas and facial nerve disorders. His professional passion is ensuring access to care for patients who choose to hear with cochlear implants, brainstem implants, Baha and other hearing devices. He treats adults and children. His medical research interests focus on implantable hearing device program efficiency for improved patient access and program viability. Dr. Backous is a member of the Proliance Surgeons Board of Directors. He is also the program director for the Seattle Advanced Otology Fellowship at Puget Sound ENT. Both Doug (’84) and his wife, Julie (’86), are alumni of Seattle Pacific University, where he previously served as Board Chair. They have three adult children. Dr. Backous is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Kazusaku Kamiya practices in Tokyo, Japan. Kamiya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Their top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, Usher Syndrome, and Myringotomy.

Katsuhisa Ikeda practices in Shinsuna, Japan. Ikeda is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Their top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

Ichiro Fukunaga practices in Kochi, Japan. Mr. Fukunaga is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Spotted Fever.

Osamu Minowa practices in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Minowa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness and Hearing Loss.

Yilai Shu practices in Shanghai, China. Shu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Their top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, Otosclerosis, Familial Otosclerosis, and Adenoidectomy.

Daqi Wang practices in Shanghai, China. Wang is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Their top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, and Pendred Syndrome.

Karen Avraham practices in Tel Aviv, Israel. Ms. Avraham is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Pendred Syndrome, and Learman Syndrome.

Ted Meyer is an Otolaryngologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Meyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

Habib Rizk is an Otolaryngologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rizk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Rizk is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Hoy is an Otolaryngologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Hoy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

David Lee is an Otolaryngologist in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Tongue Cancer, Myringotomy, and Laryngectomy.

Marissa Le is an Otolaryngologist in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Trac Duong, MD, practices all aspects of adult and pediatric otolaryngology. He is subspecialty-trained in otology and neurotology and specializes in treating patients with complex diseases of the ear and skull base.  He performs microsurgery, including endoscopic ear surgery, to treat hearing loss, tympanic membrane perforation, otosclerosis, chronic ear infections, cholesteatoma, vestibular schwannoma and tumors of the ear and skull base. He has over 10 years of experience performing cochlear implant surgery and working with implantable hearing technology. He also treats patients with peripheral vestibular disorders such as Meniere's disease.He believes that excellent and compassionate care starts with listening and taking the time to educate his patients so they can be more effective partners in their own care. He considers it a privilege to care for his patients. Dr. Duong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

Anh Q. Truong, MD, is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck surgeon (ear, nose and throat specialist). He loves his job and he believes that the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership. He enjoys teaching and working with patients as a team. By carefully listening to and educating patients, he hopes to assist them in making the best decision regarding their care.Dr. Truong provides a wide variety of specialized medical and surgical services in both adult and pediatric ENT. He finds the continual advancement in the field of ENT astonishing and enjoys employing new technology in patient care when appropriate. He practices comprehensive adult and pediatric ENT with a focus on nasal & sinus surgery, endocrine surgery, and voice and throat disorder.He grew up in the Puget Sound region and returned in 2014 to join Bellevue ENT to be close to family and friends. On his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, snowboarding, working on projects in the house and spending time with his wife and daughters. Dr. Truong is also fluent in Vietnamese. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

Benjamin Gruber is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gruber has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Salivary Duct Stones, Familial Deafness, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Ward is an Otolaryngologist in West Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ward is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Mcdonald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

Claude Dimarco is a General Surgeon in Seaford, Delaware. Dr. Dimarco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Familial Deafness.

Michael Weiss is an Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Weiss has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Nasal Polyps.