The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors Near Me in irvine, CA

Find the Top DFNB1 Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in DFNB1 near irvine, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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45 providers found
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepehr Oliaei is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Oliaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Septoplasty. Dr. Oliaei is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    2552 Walnut Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Oh is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Integrative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Executive Health Program

    20350 Southwest Birch Street, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Tilsen is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Tilsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Dr. Tilsen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

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    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Balaker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Balaker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Cholesteatoma. Dr. Balaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    House Ear Clinic

    1046 W Town And Country Rd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John House is a Neurologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. House is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, DFNB1, and Stapedectomy. Dr. House is board certified in American Board Otolaryngology. Dr. House is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Specialty Associates Management Corporation

    446 Old Newport Blvd Ste 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Shohet is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Shohet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Stapedectomy.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Djalilian is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Djalilian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Cholesteatoma, Facial Paralysis, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Djalilian is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Neurotology and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yian is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Yian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Yian is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Yian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Sun is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Sun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Ear Nose And Throat Assocs

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Sun is a Neurologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Sun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Thomas Huang MD

    2552 Walnut Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Huang is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, and Swimmer's Ear. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ge MD A Professional Medical Corp.

    113 Waterworks Way, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Ge is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trachoma, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Laryngitis. Dr. Ge is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harrison Lin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Cholesteatoma, Myringotomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    House Ear Clinic

    1046 W Town And Country Rd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mia Miller is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, and Nerve Decompression.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    1140 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 520, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Familial Deafness. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Referral may be required
    1140 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 520, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Faramarz Shabdiz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shabdiz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Shabdiz is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Shabdiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required
    1140 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 520, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Junco is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Junco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, and Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands. Dr. Junco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Associates

    351 Hospital Rd, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Floyd Buen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Buen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and Tinnitus. Dr. Buen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Phillip N. Chironis M.D. A Medical Corp.

    361 Hospital Rd Ste 522, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Chironis is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Chironis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Shohet Ear Associates Medical Group

    446 Old Newport Blvd Ste 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Zuniga is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Zuniga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Vertigo, DFNB1, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a DFNB1 doctor near irvine, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a DFNB1 doctor near irvine, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank DFNB1 doctors near irvine, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by DFNB1 doctors near irvine, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a DFNB1 doctor near irvine, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the DFNB1 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different DFNB1 doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a DFNB1 doctor near irvine, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my DFNB1 doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my DFNB1 doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female DFNB1 doctors near irvine, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the DFNB1 doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a DFNB1 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the DFNB1 doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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