
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.
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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.
Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake
Jay Rubinstein is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rubinstein is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Vertigo, Hearing Loss, and Acoustic Neuroma. Dr. Rubinstein is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Lee’s practice is focused on general medical and surgical problems of the head and neck with a focus on facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In addition to performing cosmetic procedures, he has extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction after trauma and skin cancer removal. Dr. Lee is double board certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery as well as cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington. He regularly teaches residents facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques at affiliated University of Washington Hospitals. Dr. Lee has been selected as a “Seattle Top Doctor” in both Seattle and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine for otolaryngology – facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery every year since 2011. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keloids, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Low Nasal Bridge, Septoplasty, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery, American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Craig Villari, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. He treats a broad spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions in both adults and children. He has a special interest in caring for voice, airway, and swallowing concerns and is a post-graduate member of the American Laryngologic Society. He takes great pride in making sure his patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options.Dr. Villari grew up in Buffalo, New York but spent other parts of his childhood in Saint Louis, Missouri and Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from Emory University where he also completed medical training and otolaryngology residency. He completed an extra year of subspecialty training in laryngology at the University of California, San Francisco and then practiced for four years at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, serves as a peer-reviewer for top journals, and has been an invited national and international speaker for his field.He lives on the Eastside with his wife, their son, daughter, and basset hound, Pickles. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, golf, and following professional sports. He's a Kraken fan and optimistic the NBA will make a return to the Emerald City. Dr. Villari is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Villari is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Villari is currently accepting new patients.
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.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- OtitisDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Otitis.
- OtosclerosisDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Otosclerosis.
- Ruptured EardrumDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Ruptured Eardrum.
- SchwannomaDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- TinnitusDr. Backous isDistinguished. Learn about Tinnitus.
- 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.
- Mondini DysplasiaDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Mondini Dysplasia.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- Nonsyndromic Hearing LossDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.
- PetrositisDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Petrositis.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- VertigoDr. Backous isAdvanced. Learn about Vertigo.
- 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)
- Ear CancerDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- EmpyemaDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- Grass AllergyDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- LabyrinthitisDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Labyrinthitis.
- Mal De Debarquement SyndromeDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Mal De Debarquement Syndrome.
- Malignant Otitis ExternaDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Otitis Externa.
- MeningiomaDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Occupational Hearing LossDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Occupational Hearing Loss.
- Patulous Eustachian TubeDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Patulous Eustachian Tube.
- Perilymphatic FistulaDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Perilymphatic Fistula.
- RASopathiesDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- SinusitisDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Swimmer's EarDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Swimmer's Ear.
- TMJ DisordersDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about TMJ Disorders.

