The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors Near Me in Towson, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in DFNB1 near Towson, MD. Of these, 27 are Advanced, 21 are Experienced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Andrew C. Goldstone
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Audiology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Audiology | Otolaryngology

    Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6565 North Charles Street, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Goldstone is an otolaryngologist specializing in evaluation and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders for adult and pediatric patients. He has been practicing in Baltimore since 1991. Dr. Goldstone takes great pride in providing compassionate and comprehensive ENT care for patients of all ages. Specialty care with attention to cutting-edge therapies and new approaches while ensuring excellence through use of well-established treatments is the principle upon which he practices. His goal is to develop long-term physician-patient relationships that enhance patient satisfaction and the quality and safety of care. Dr. Goldstone is also a member of several national and local medical societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Goldstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Ruptured Eardrum.

    Christina Navin
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Nurse Practitioner

    Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6565 North Charles Street, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Navin is a Nurse Practitioner in Towson, Maryland. Ms. Navin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Cleft Tongue, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Pete Creighton
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6565 North Charles Street, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Creighton is an ear and lateral skull base surgeon. Dr. Creighton graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering and earned his M.D. from Emory University. He completed a general surgery internship at the Mass General Hospital and residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Harvard. Following this he completed a fellowship in neurotology and lateral skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins. His clinical practice specializes in surgical and medical management of middle ear, inner ear, skull base and facial nerve disorders. These include skull base tumors, vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), hearing loss, cholesteatoma, cochlear implantation, stapedectomy, CSF leaks and ear drum perforations. He is trained in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches to the ear for cholesteatoma and ear drum perforations, which reduces the need for visible incisions, and performed the first in office tympanoplsty repairs at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Creighton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Septoplasty.

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    Charles C. Santina
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Floor 6, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles C. Della Santina specializes in surgery for treatment of hearing, balance and other ear disorders including otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma, glomus and other tumors of the temporal bone, and other problems that cause hearing loss or abnormal vestibular (inner ear balance) sensation. He is the director of the Johns Hopkins Cochlear Implant Center. He performs acoustic neuroma surgery, cochlear implantation, stapes surgery, middle ear bone reconstruction, bone-conduction hearing device implantation, other middle ear and mastoid surgeries, removal of glomus and other temporal bone tumors, surgical treatment of temporal bone cerebrospinal fluid leaks and encephaloceles, and surgery for vestibular disorders including superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Meniere’s disease, bilateral loss of vestibular sensation, gentamicin ototoxicity and other disorders. Dr. Della Santina earned a medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and a doctorate in biomedical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley College of Engineering. He completed residency training in otolaryngology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2002, and has served on the Johns Hopkins faculty since then. A biomedical engineer, electrical engineer and neurophysiologist, Dr. Della Santina founded and directs the Johns Hopkins Vestibular NeuroEngineering Lab. His research group focuses on developing a vestibular implant to treat chronic unsteadiness and oscillopsia (shaky vision during head movement) caused by gentamicin ototoxicity and other causes of bilateral vestibular hypofunction. His group’s world-leading research on vestibular implantation has been published in leading journals including the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Della Santina's more than 140 publications also include studies of inner ear physiology and anatomy, new clinical tests of vestibular function, and the effects of cochlear implantation, superior canal dehiscence syndrome and gentamicin on the inner ear. A biomedical engineer, electrical engineer and neurophysiologist, Dr. Della Santina founded and directs the Johns Hopkins Vestibular NeuroEngineering Lab. His research group focuses on developing a vestibular implant to treat chronic unsteadiness and oscillopsia (shaky vision during head movement) caused by gentamicin ototoxicity and other causes of bilateral vestibular hypofunction. Dr. Della Santina's more than 110 publications also include studies of inner ear physiology and anatomy; new clinical tests of vestibular function; and the effects of cochlear implantation, superior canal dehiscence syndrome, and gentamicin on the inner ear. Dr. Santina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Vertigo.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    6565 N Charles St Ste 601, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Kaplan is an Otolaryngologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Kaplan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Cholesteatoma.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    6565 N Charles St Ste 601, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dario Kunar is a General Surgeon in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Kunar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Mark F. Williams, M.D.

    1205 York Rd Ste 33, 
    Lutherville Timonium, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Williams is an Otolaryngologist in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Hearing Loss.

    Matthew Stewart
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Matthew Stewart specializes in surgery of the inner ear, skull-base tumors, sudden hearing loss, surgical restoration of hearing through cochlear implantation, stapes surgery for otosclerosis and Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA). His research focuses on auditory processing in BAHA and health care quality implementation in microsystems. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Myringotomy.

    John P. Carey
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Floor 6, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neurotologist John Carey specializes in the health and diseases of the inner ear that affect both balance and hearing mechanisms. He is a national expert in superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Menière’s disease, vestibular migraine, acoustic neuromas and other causes of vertigo, and serves as chief of the Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Carey earned a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed two years of training in general surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center. This was followed by residency training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at University of Washington Medical Center and fellowship training in neurotology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research interests include superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Menière’s disease, vestibular implants, and the mechanisms of vestibular migraine. He has a particular interest in superior canal dehiscence syndrome, and, with Lloyd Minor, department director from 2003 to 2009, he helped develop the operation used to repair the superior canal. Dr. Carey has been funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, part of the National Institutes of Health. He has authored or co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications, 10 book chapters, and 11 reviews. Dr. Carey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Vertigo, Acoustic Neuroma, Mastoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Matthew L. Kashima
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 2, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 2, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Kashima, M.D., specializes in the treatment of diseases of the ears, nose, and throat. Dr. Kashima is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Mark S. Schneyer
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Chesapeake Ear Nose & Throat

    Owings Mills, MD 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schneyer is an Otolaryngologist in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Schneyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    6565 N Charles St Ste 601, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Wood is an Otolaryngologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Otitis.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    6565 N Charles St Ste 601, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Dubin is an Otolaryngologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Dubin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, and Nasal Septal Hematoma.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Office

    120 Sister Pierre Dr Ste 202, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Clayton is a General Surgeon in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Clayton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Ethmoiditis, and Empyema.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    6565 N Charles St Ste 601, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Diehn is a General Surgeon in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Diehn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    6565 N Charles St Ste 601, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Hahn is a Plastic Surgeon in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Hahn has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    6565 N Charles St Ste 601, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Reh is an Otolaryngologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Reh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Nasal Polyps, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Total Audiology LLC

    1220A E Joppa Rd Ste 230D, 
    Towson, MD 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Han Sohn is an Otolaryngologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Sohn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Advanced in DFNB1

    Office

    200 E 33rd St Ste 631, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Kazemizadeh is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kazemizadeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Laryngitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Office

    200 E 33rd St Ste 631, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Shikani is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Shikani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Trachoma, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a DFNB1 doctor near Towson, MD?

    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 Towson, MD?

    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 Towson, MD?

    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 Towson, MD?

    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 Towson, MD?

    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 Towson, MD?

    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 Towson, MD?

    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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