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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

Dr. Daniel “Juno” Lee graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and then attended Florida State University’s College of Medicine for medical school. He was selected for memberships in the prestigious Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society for his academic performance and leadership in medicine. He then completed an Otolaryngology- Head and Neck (ENT) residency at Emory University where he served as Administrative Chief Resident and was awarded the Resident Teacher of the Year. He completed 2 residency education tracks in Medical Ethics and Medical Simulation. Dr. Lee pursued a fellowship in Advanced Otology and Lateral Skull Base with Dr. Backous in Seattle to specialize in treatment of diseases of the ear and hearing. Dr. Lee is devoted to having patients learn and understand their diagnosis and treatment options so they may participate in informed shared decision making. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum.

Michael Wolfe, MD, FACS, is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This is the specialty dealing with the surgical and medical treatment of ailments of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). Dr. Wolfe often describes it as “treating everything above the collar bones except eyes, brain, and spine.” He has been practicing in the Seattle area since 2006. Most of these years, he has been a Top Doctor in Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine. His main areas of focus include “lumps and bumps” (neck nodes, thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, mouth, throat, neck masses, etc.), ultrasound of the head and neck area, cancer in the head and neck area, skin cancer treatment and reconstruction, and sinus disease. In addition to these, you can see him for any general otolaryngology needs.Dr. Wolfe grew up in Great Falls, MT, and moved to Tacoma, WA, in 1989. There, he finished his undergraduate education with a BS in Zoology from the University of Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1998. He then did his residency at the University of Utah In Salt Lake City, where he and his family lived for five years. This was followed by a fellowship (specialized training) in head and neck surgery, learning the management of tumors of the head and neck area, at the University of Cincinnati. He stayed on as faculty and was able to care for cancer patients and teach residents and medical students. Dr. Wolfe moved to the Seattle area in 2006 to be closer to family. He continues to teach medical students and primary care residents as a clinical instructor for the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Washington.In his free time, Dr. Wolfe enjoys spending time with his wife and adult son. His hobbies include photography, playing guitar, playing and watching soccer, wake surfing, travel, family events, and home improvement. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Thyroid Nodule.

Steven Swedberg is an Ophthalmologist in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Swedberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Swedberg is currently accepting new patients.

Prabhat Bhama is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Mill Creek, Washington. Dr. Bhama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Bhama is currently accepting new patients.

Amit Grover is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Everett, Washington. Dr. Grover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Grover is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Copperman is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Copperman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Chalazion, Blocked Tear Duct, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Copperman is currently accepting new patients.

Guanning Lu is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.

Jeanna Hoyt is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hoyt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Hoyt is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Weixler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Weixler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypopituitarism, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Weixler is currently accepting new patients.

John Whitehead is an Ophthalmologist in Everett, Washington. Dr. Whitehead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Neuroretinitis, and Trabeculectomy.

Ted Zollman is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zollman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Zollman is currently accepting new patients.

John Heffernan is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Heffernan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Ectropion, and Entropion. Dr. Heffernan is currently accepting new patients.

Thao Le is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Cataract. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

Braden Nago is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Nago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Facial Paralysis. Dr. Nago is currently accepting new patients.

Sachin Gupta is an Otolaryngologist in Anchorage, Washington. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Acoustic Neuroma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Buck is a Neurologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Buck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Arachnoiditis, Migraine, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Buck is currently accepting new patients.

Grady Hughes is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hughes has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Chemosis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Amit Bhrany is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bhrany is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Microtia, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Facial Paralysis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Bhrany is currently accepting new patients.