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.
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Locations
21911 76th Ave W, Suite 211, Edmonds, WA 98026
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.
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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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas D. Backous has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholesteatoma. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas D. Backous's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- CholesteatomaDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- DFNB1Dr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about DFNB1.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Familial OtosclerosisDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Otosclerosis.
- Hearing LossDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- Advanced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- MastoiditisDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- Meniere DiseaseDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Meniere Disease.
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
- Auditory Processing DisorderDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Processing Disorder.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)