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Dr. Douglas Duane Backous MD is male, has 20 years of experience and practices in Otolaryngology, Neurotology, Otology, and Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Dr. Douglas Backous has 1 office location.
Swedish Neuroscience Specialists
550 17th Ave
Ste 540
Seattle, WA 98122

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2.5
  • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
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Patient comments (7)

The overall average patient rating of Dr. Douglas Backous is Good. Dr. Backous has been reviewed by 14 patients who have provided 7 comments. The rating is 2.5 out of 4 stars.

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Ease of Appointment 2.9
  • Currently 2.8571428571429 of 4 stars
Promptness 2.9
  • Currently 2.8888888888889 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff 2.9
  • Currently 2.8571428571429 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis 2.7
  • Currently 2.7142857142857 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner 2.4
  • Currently 2.3571428571429 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me 2.4
  • Currently 2.3571428571429 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit 2.3
  • Currently 2.3076923076923 of 4 stars

Specialties & Research

Dr. Douglas Backous, MD is board certified in Otolaryngology and Neurotology.

He has special expertise in 4 Areas, including Auditory Tumor Acoustic Neuroma, Cochlear Implantation, and Deafness/Hearing Loss.

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Education & Awards

Dr. Backous graduated from University of Washington, Seattle. He has 5 awards.

Awards  
Dr. Backous was voted "Top Doctors" in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.
Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 2009 America’s Best Doctors
Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 2009 America’s Best Doctors
Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 2009 America's Best Doctors
Castle Connolly's Top Doctors™ (2012)
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Affiliations

Dr. Backous has 3 hospital affiliations:

  • Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill 
  • Swedish Medical Center - Ballard 
  • Neuroscience Institute 

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Where does Dr. Douglas D. Backous practice?
Dr. Douglas Backous practices Otolaryngology, Neurotology, Otology, and Orthopaedic Surgery near Seattle, WA.
See Seattle Otolaryngologists and Seattle Orthopedic Surgeons.