Douglas D. Backous
Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. Douglas D. Backous

Otolaryngology
Proliance Surgeons
21911 76th Ave W, Suite 211, 
Edmonds, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
25
conditions
Proliance Surgeons
21911 76th Ave W, Suite 211, 
Edmonds, WA 

Overview

It is my privilege to treat each person who chooses my care with respect and dignity as they come to understand the nature of their medical condition and choose a treatment option.

Dr. Backous is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Dr. Backous is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Backous is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Washington School Of Medicine , 1989

Residency

Baylor University , 1995

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University , 1997

Hospital Affiliations

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Shield of California
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Cambia Health Solutions
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Cigna
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Community Health
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Coordinated Care
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Group Health Cooperative
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Highmark
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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Moda Health
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PacificSource
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Premera
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Regence
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
21911 76th Ave W, Suite 211, Edmonds, WA 98026
Other Locations
Proliance Surgeons
515 Minor Ave Ste 140, Seattle, WA 98104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Backous has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Vertigo
Cholesteatoma
Stapedectomy
Microtia
Hearing Loss
Otitis
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Meningioma
Pituitary Tumor
Ruptured Eardrum
Otosclerosis
Tinnitus
Labyrinthitis
Acoustic Neuroma
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas D. Backous

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas D. Backous?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas D. Backous by calling their office at 425-775-6651. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Douglas D. Backous a top-rated expert for Cholesteatoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas D. Backous is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholesteatoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Douglas D. Backous specialize in?

While Dr. Douglas D. Backous is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, and Schwannoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Douglas D. Backous accept my insurance?

Dr. Douglas D. Backous accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-775-6651 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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