
Overview
Tyler Kimbrough, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. His clinical focus includes chronic cough, chronic rhinitis, medical and surgical treatment of ear conditions, medical and surgical treatment of hearing loss, mouth and throat disorders, medical and surgical treatment of nasal blockage, nasal and facial fracture, nose bleeds, pediatric specialty care, salivary gland surgery, medical and surgical treatment of sinus conditions and chronic and acute sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea, swallowing disorders, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, tonsil and adenoid surgery and voice disorders.
Dr. Kimbrough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
21911 76th Ave W, Suite 211, Edmonds, WA 98026
13020 Meridian Ave. S, 2nd Floor, Everett, WA 98208
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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 Otitis. 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 Otitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.
Multicare Ent, Allergy & Medical Aesthetics-Covington
Steven Burkhead is an Otolaryngologist in Covington, Washington. Dr. Burkhead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Tonsil Stones, Low Nasal Bridge, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)Dr. Kimbrough isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).
- Advanced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Kimbrough isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Kimbrough isAdvanced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.
- DFNB1Dr. Kimbrough isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Kimbrough isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Kimbrough isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Kimbrough isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Kimbrough isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Kimbrough isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Kimbrough isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kimbrough isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AnosmiaDr. Kimbrough isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Kimbrough isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

