Douglas Backous, MD, is a board-certified neurotologist specializing in treating conditions of the ear and skull base. For more than 22 years, Dr. Backous has provided leading edge treatments for patients with hearing loss, deafness, chronic ear infections, cholesteatoma acoustic neuromas and facial nerve disorders. His professional passion is ensuring access to care for patients who choose to hear with cochlear implants, brainstem implants, Baha and other hearing devices. He treats adults and children. His medical research interests focus on implantable hearing device program efficiency for improved patient access and program viability. Dr. Backous is a member of the Proliance Surgeons Board of Directors. He is also the program director for the Seattle Advanced Otology Fellowship at Puget Sound ENT. Both Doug (’84) and his wife, Julie (’86), are alumni of Seattle Pacific University, where he previously served as Board Chair. They have three adult children. Dr. Backous is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Trac Duong, MD, practices all aspects of adult and pediatric otolaryngology. He is subspecialty-trained in otology and neurotology and specializes in treating patients with complex diseases of the ear and skull base.  He performs microsurgery, including endoscopic ear surgery, to treat hearing loss, tympanic membrane perforation, otosclerosis, chronic ear infections, cholesteatoma, vestibular schwannoma and tumors of the ear and skull base. He has over 10 years of experience performing cochlear implant surgery and working with implantable hearing technology. He also treats patients with peripheral vestibular disorders such as Meniere's disease.He believes that excellent and compassionate care starts with listening and taking the time to educate his patients so they can be more effective partners in their own care. He considers it a privilege to care for his patients. Dr. Duong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

Aaron Remenschneider is an Otolaryngologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Remenschneider has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Remenschneider is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

Stefania Goncalves is an Otolaryngologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Goncalves is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. Her top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Hearing Loss, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Goncalves is currently accepting new patients.

Zhengcai Lou practices in Yiwu, China. Lou is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. Their top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis Media with Effusion, Otitis, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy.

Zhengcai Lou practices in Yiwu, China. Lou is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. Their top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Cholesteatoma, Otitis, Endoscopy, and Mastoidectomy.

Patrick Antonelli is an Otolaryngologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Antonelli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Ruptured Eardrum, Cholesteatoma, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy. Dr. Antonelli is currently accepting new patients.

Simon Angeli is an Otolaryngologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Angeli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Meniere Disease, Ruptured Eardrum, Glomus Tympanum Tumor, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Angeli is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Disher is an Otolaryngologist in Maumee, Ohio. Dr. Disher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Ruptured Eardrum, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Disher is currently accepting new patients.

Alejandro Rivas-Campo is an Otolaryngologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rivas-Campo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, and Myringotomy. Dr. Rivas-Campo is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jonathan Hatch is a board-certified otolaryngology and neurotology doctor at Intermountain Health's Cottonwood Medical Clinic ENT. He supports patients in Murray, Cottonwood Heights, and surrounding communities, specializing in adult and pediatric hearing loss and balance disorders, cochlear implants, and skull base surgery.�Dr. Hatch is committed to providing expert, compassionate care to his patients, utilizing the latest advancements in neurotology and otolaryngology to improve their quality of life.Dr. Hatch�has been practicing in Utah for the past three years and brings seven years of experience in the field. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, followed by his Doctorate of Medicine from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He then completed his residency in otolaryngology � head and neck surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he gained extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of complex ENT conditions.To further specialize, Dr. Hatch pursued a fellowship in neurotology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Following his fellowship, he served as an assistant professor of neurotology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Nebraska VA Hospital, where he was actively involved in patient care, research, and medical education. Dr. Hatch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and Mastoidectomy.

Andrew Agnew practices in New Port Richey, Florida. Dr. Agnew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Empyema, Sinusitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty. Dr. Agnew is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD, is a professor and the division chief of Otology & Neurotology and vice chair of Translational and Clinical Research within the Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Maria is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Cholesteatoma, and Myringotomy.

Sidney Lipman is an Otolaryngologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lipman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Ruptured Eardrum, Allergic Rhinitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

Philip Rowan is an Otolaryngologist in Woodbury, New Jersey. Dr. Rowan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, and Vertigo.

Anh Q. Truong, MD, is an Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck surgeon (ear, nose and throat specialist). He loves his job and he believes that the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership. He enjoys teaching and working with patients as a team. By carefully listening to and educating patients, he hopes to assist them in making the best decision regarding their care.Dr. Truong provides a wide variety of specialized medical and surgical services in both adult and pediatric ENT. He finds the continual advancement in the field of ENT astonishing and enjoys employing new technology in patient care when appropriate. He practices comprehensive adult and pediatric ENT with a focus on nasal & sinus surgery, endocrine surgery, and voice and throat disorder.He grew up in the Puget Sound region and returned in 2014 to join Bellevue ENT to be close to family and friends. On his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, snowboarding, working on projects in the house and spending time with his wife and daughters. Dr. Truong is also fluent in Vietnamese. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

Jonathan Kopelovich, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist, who cares for problems that affect the head, neck, ear, nose and throat. He has additional board-certification and fellowship training in complex pediatric otolaryngology and has extensive experience in airway, craniofacial and ear surgery for children. Dr. Kopelovich believes in a collaborative and holistic approach to caring for every child.Raised on the gulf coast of Florida, Dr. Kopelovich pursued higher education in Philadelphia. He graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, then attended Jefferson Medical College and spent an additional year at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia devoted to cochlear implant research in children.Inspired by these experiences, Dr. Kopelovich completed otolaryngology residency and a neurobiology research fellowship at the University of Iowa, followed by a fellowship year in pediatric ENT at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. While training, he focused on diseases affecting breathing, sleep, facial development and hearing. In addition to a stellar publication record, Dr. Kopelovich is passionate about decreasing the environmental impact of medicine. Since starting in practice with Bellevue Ear Nose and Throat, Dr. Kopelovich has organized and led multiple interdisciplinary provider groups in King County to help coordinate care for children with complicated head and neck issues. Additionally, he serves as the pediatric otolaryngology consultant for four neonatal ICUs.Dr. Kopelovich lives on Mercer Island with his wife, Rachel, a Seattle native and acupuncturist, and their three children. He enjoys hiking and skiing with his family in the Cascades and is an avid fan of all elements of hip hop culture. Dr. Kopelovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Low Nasal Bridge.

Thomas A. Knipe, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of adult and pediatric disorders of the head and neck. While practicing all aspects of otolaryngology, he has a special interest in sinus, sleep and breathing disorders and tumors of the head and neck. He is trained in advanced surgery of the sinuses and skull base to bring his patients safe and proven treatments for complex tumors of the skull base and more common sinus and breathing limitations alike. He treats patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck including thyroid, parathyroid and salivary glands and is trained in salivary gland-saving endoscopic techniques to remove salivary stones. In his practice, he takes great care to educate his patients and apply his medical expertise to partner with and guide each one through important medical decisions.He is committed to serving the world’s poor and underserved through medical and surgical mission work. He travels overseas to perform surgical repair for children and adults with cleft lip and palate, thyroid disease and benign and malignant disorders of the head and neck.A native of the Seattle area, Dr. Knipe takes the Northwest’s healthy and active lifestyle to heart. He is an avid runner and works hard to keep up with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys hiking, fishing and competing in ultimate Frisbee. Dr. Knipe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Trachoma, Perichondritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

Benjamin Gruber is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gruber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Salivary Duct Stones, Familial Deafness, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Roy Carlson is an Otolaryngologist in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ruptured Eardrum. His top areas of expertise are Swimmer's Ear, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.