The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors Near Me in Jacksonville, FL

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The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors near Jacksonville, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in DFNB1 near Jacksonville, FL. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    James B. Chafin
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I’m West Virginia-born and raised, where most of my family still lives. I practice medicine because I enjoy helping people in a time of need, especially children. The best part of what I do is building relationships with families. I know I’ve had a positive impact if a child’s family is glad they made the decision to come to me for care. Children are one of our most vulnerable demographics (the other is seniors), and we need to look out for them. Because many of the kids I see have a problem that’s readily addressable, I can help improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. I really enjoy working with parents, too – because as a parent myself, I understand their concerns. All children should have access to the healthcare they need. And I believe any program that improves quality of life for children, whether it’s in-school or after-school, benefits kids individually and our society as a whole. Dr. Chafin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, Ruptured Eardrum, and Stridor.

    Robert C. Sprecher
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    3+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    My wife says I’m a big kid myself, and I can’t disagree. As chief of the Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) division at Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville, I try to make a big difference – not only in the lives of the children I treat, but also with their families. It’s very rewarding when we can make a big difference in the life of a child. Sometimes it’s a simple procedure, sometimes it’s complex reconstructive surgery, either way it’s great when you can do something that has a serious positive impact on a kid and the family. I really enjoy seeing a child get back to just being a child. Nemours has a singular focus on patient satisfaction – family satisfaction, really – and that’s what resonates most for me. Lots of kids have access to great healthcare because of the work we do here, and that makes me proud. For some people, surgery is like fixing a car: you find out what’s wrong, determine what you need to do, and you go in and fix it. The challenge, and the beauty, of my work at Nemours is that we don’t just deal with the patient. We’re concerned with the whole family surrounding the child, providing care to everyone in that child’s life, and doing whatever it takes to make a difference in their lives. Dr. Sprecher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, Tongue Tie, Laryngomalacia, and Myringotomy.

    Joe Graves
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joe Graves is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Graves has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Tonsillitis, Otitis, Cheilitis Glandularis, and Myringotomy.

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    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Neurosurgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Neurosurgery

    Faculty Clinic ASC

    653 W 8th St, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akaber Halawi is an Otolaryngologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Halawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Laryngitis, and Trachoma.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    3 Shircliff Way Ste 322, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Loper is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Loper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Uf Health Otolaryngology-Jacksonville

    653 W 8th St Fl 2, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nirmal Thapa is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Thapa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery

    North Florida Surgeons PA

    3627 University Blvd S Ste 500, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Carlson is a Plastic Surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    North Florida Surgeons PA

    4203 Belfort Rd Ste 340, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Meier is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Meier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    11512 Lake Mead Ave Unit 536, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Greene is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Greene is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    North Florida Surgeons PA

    4203 Belfort Rd Ste 340, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saswata Roy is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, and Otitis. Dr. Roy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Jacksonville Ent. Surgery Center

    4131 University Blvd S Ste 18, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Sugar is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Sugar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Bruce R Maddern MD PA

    10475 Centurion Pkwy N Ste 302, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Andreoli is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Andreoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Microtia, Choanal Atresia, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    North Florida Surgeons PA

    11705 San Jose Blvd Ste 103, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dustin Lang is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Lang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Occupational Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Lang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    North Florida ENT

    2035 Professional Center Dr Ste A, 
    Orange Park, FL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Ruggiero is an Otolaryngologist in Orange Park, Florida. Dr. Ruggiero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena. Dr. Ruggiero is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Fl-Ent

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Breen is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Breen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Familial Otosclerosis, and Otosclerosis.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    North Florida Surgeons PA

    14546 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 301, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Moy is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Moy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Moy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    University Of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.

    15255 Max Leggett Pkwy, Suite 3600, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abhijit Gundale is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Gundale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Myringotomy. Dr. Gundale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    North Florida Surgeons PA

    11945 San Jose Blvd Ste 300, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Hargreaves is a General Surgeon in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Hargreaves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Perilymphatic Fistula, Infant Hearing Loss, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Fl-Ent

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mallory Raymond is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Raymond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, Otitis, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    North Florida Surgeons PA

    14546 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 301, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Czerny is an Otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Czerny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Czerny is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a DFNB1 doctor near Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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 Jacksonville, FL?

    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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