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.

John Simmer is an Otolaryngologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Simmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Mouth Ulcers, and Mouth Sores. Dr. Simmer is currently accepting new patients.

Alex Tampio is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tampio has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Tampio is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Keech is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Keech is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Keech is currently accepting new patients.

Peter F. Maurice, MD, is a highly specialized otolaryngologist, and fellowship-trained in plastic surgery. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.Dr. Maurice received his medical degree from Georgetown University, in Washington, DC, where he was elected to membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Georgetown University Hospital.Dr. Maurice then was selected for a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This full-year training program gave him a unique opportunity to study with one of the AAFPRS's master surgeons in Albuquerque, New Mexico.At South Seattle Otolaryngology, patients benefit from a team of on-site audiologists and allergy specialists, in addition to a team of otolaryngologists with over 50 years of combined experience. Dr. Maurice 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), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Sinusitis.

David Santos, MD, is board certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.He prides himself in keeping up to date with cutting edge treatments and applying state-of-the-art techniques and technologies. He is committed to excellence in facelift surgical technique, rejuvenation, and artistry, as well as creating an environment where the best medical care and facial rejuvenation possible is achieved for each individual. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Labyrinthitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss.

Zachariah Chandy is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chandy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Septoplasty. Dr. Chandy is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Burkhead is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Burkhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Tonsil Stones, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Burkhead is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Souliere is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Souliere 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), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Mastoiditis. Dr. Souliere is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Hamill is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hamill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Hamill is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Kennedy is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kennedy has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Mastoiditis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Meniere Disease. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

Charles V. Edmond Jr., MD, is board certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.Outside of the office, he enjoys woodworking, painting, sewing and cooking. He is also interested in jazz, blues, and R&B music. He loves his wife and small German automobiles, specifically the Porsche. Dr. Edmond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

Christoph M. Prummer, MD, enjoys getting to know patients and working beside them to ensure their goals and wishes are met. He is honored to educate people about their condition, treatment options and to guide them through the entire process.Dr. Prummer likes helping individuals with a wide range of concerns—everything from chronic nasal discomfort and hoarseness to head and neck cancer. He has a special interest in treating patients with a history of hearing loss using cochlear implants and other implantable devices. He is also practiced at treating chronic middle ear infections.Dr. Prummer earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. He earned a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He completed a residency in otorhinolaryngology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.Away from medicine, Dr. Prummer loves spending time with his wife and their three rambunctious children. He enjoys waterfowl, upland bird and big game hunting in both Western and Eastern Washington. He also likes hiking, horseback riding, traveling and barbecuing with his family. Dr. Prummer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.

Dick Hoistad is an Otolaryngologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Hoistad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Vertigo, and Tinnitus. Dr. Hoistad is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Stern is an Otolaryngologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Stern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.

Rodney Teasley is an Otolaryngologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Teasley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. Dr. Teasley is currently accepting new patients.

Geoffrey Deschenes is an Otolaryngologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Deschenes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Salivary Duct Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, and Sinusitis. Dr. Deschenes is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Tritle is an Otolaryngologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Tritle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Tritle is currently accepting new patients.

David Timme is an Otolaryngologist in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Timme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, Sialadenitis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Timme is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Jones is an Otolaryngologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Laryngectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.