Douglas D. Backous
Expertise in
25
conditions
Expertise in
25
conditions
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, Infant Hearing Loss, and Stapedectomy.

Dr. Backous is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology and 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.

Specialties

Otolaryngology
Pediatric Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Otolaryngology
American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University , 1997

Hospital Affiliations

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Mandarin
Portuguese
Russian

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
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Coordinated Care
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Group Health Cooperative
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  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
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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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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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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

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