Hearing and Skull Base Surgery

The Center for Hearing and Skull Base Surgery combines the most advanced surgical techniques with leading-edge technologies to deliver the highest level of care for those who live with hearing loss, ear disease and skull base tumors.

In a series of three videos embedded below, Dr. Douglas Backous, Medical Director of the Center for Hearing and Skull Base Surgery, talks about how the center combines the most advanced surgical techniques with leading-edge technologies to deliver the highest level of care for those who live with hearing loss, ear disease and skull base tumors.


Appointments & Referrals

For consultation or to refer a patient, call:

  • Dr. Douglas D. Backous, Neuro-Otologist: (206)320-2800
  • Audiology Services: (206) 215-HEAR or (206) 215-4327


Services & Surgical Specialties

  • Comprehensive audiology services
  • Hereditary and childhood hearing loss
  • Ear disease
  • Skull base tumors
  • Cochlear implants
  • Auditory brainstem implants
  • Middle ear implants
  • Bone integrating implants
  • Facial nerve disorders
  • Otosclerosis
  • Chronic otitis media
  • Acoustic neuromas
  • Inherited ear malformations
  • Neurofibromatosis type-2
  • Hearing loss
  • Deafness

Contact Information

Center for Hearing and Skull Base Surgery
550 17th Avenue
Suite 520
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-215-4327
Fax: 206-320-1960
Map & Directions

Need a second opinion?

Call 206-320-2800 to make an appointment now.

find_physician_newest.gif

Neuroscience Blog

Loading...


View more blog posts »


What to expect during your hospital stay

SHVI_emmi-(1).jpg

Take a personalized interactive tour, click here.

Meet Dr. Douglas Backous

Dr. Backous specializes in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery. Read his complete bio.

  • Print

Find a Location

To find the location of a campus or particular service.

Find a Physician

There are many ways to find a Physician at Swedish. Let us assist you in your search.

Our Services

Find a medical service in our A-Z directory.

What to Expect

Prepare for your visit.