Overview
Thomas A. Knipe, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of adult and pediatric disorders of the head and neck. While practicing all aspects of otolaryngology, he has a special interest in sinus, sleep and breathing disorders and tumors of the head and neck. He is trained in advanced surgery of the sinuses and skull base to bring his patients safe and proven treatments for complex tumors of the skull base and more common sinus and breathing limitations alike. He treats patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck including thyroid, parathyroid and salivary glands and is trained in salivary gland-saving endoscopic techniques to remove salivary stones. In his practice, he takes great care to educate his patients and apply his medical expertise to partner with and guide each one through important medical decisions.He is committed to serving the world’s poor and underserved through medical and surgical mission work. He travels overseas to perform surgical repair for children and adults with cleft lip and palate, thyroid disease and benign and malignant disorders of the head and neck.A native of the Seattle area, Dr. Knipe takes the Northwest’s healthy and active lifestyle to heart. He is an avid runner and works hard to keep up with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys hiking, fishing and competing in ultimate Frisbee.
Dr. Knipe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hearing Loss. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy.
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Locations
1231 116th Ave NE #915, Bellevue, WA 98004
510 8th Ave NE #310, Issaquah, WA 98029
Sharon Cushing is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cushing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hearing Loss. Her top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Daniel Zeitler, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist who specializes in otology and neurotology, including cochlear implants, acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) and skull base surgery, middle ear reconstructive surgery, chronic ear disease, disorders of the facial nerve, and medical and surgical management of ear problems.Dr. Zeitler recognizes the importance of establishing a level of trust and respect with each patient. He asks questions to understand their concerns and needs, and explains how he can assist them. As a subspecialist, he finds it immensely rewarding to be able to help patients who have exhausted common treatment options. While cochlear implants are normally reserved for patients who are deaf in both ears, Dr. Zeitler is excited to offer cochlear implantation to patients who are deaf in just one ear, and he enjoys seeing the positive results for these patients.Dr. Zeitler is a member of the American Neurotology Society, Triological Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and serves on the Board of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance. He is a medical advisor to the Acoustic Neuroma Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Zeitler enjoys water skiing, snow skiing, soccer, cycling, traveling and reading. Dr. Zeitler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hearing Loss. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Trichinosis, and Familial Deafness.
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 Hearing Loss. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- LaryngitisDr. Knipe isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngitis.
- PerichondritisDr. Knipe isDistinguished. Learn about Perichondritis.
- TrachomaDr. Knipe isDistinguished. Learn about Trachoma.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Knipe isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Aphthous StomatitisDr. Knipe isExperienced. Learn about Aphthous Stomatitis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)