The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 135 doctor with experience in DFNB1 near Missouri, US. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    Mark Walton
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    7201 E. 147th St, Ste 120, 
    Grandview, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Walton is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Grandview, Missouri. Dr. Walton 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), Empyema, Sinusitis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Centre

    4790 Executive Centre Parkway, 
    St.peters, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Macdonald is an Otolaryngologist in St.peters, Missouri. Dr. Macdonald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Sinusitis.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cullen is an Otolaryngologist in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Cullen 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.

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    Karen Boone
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest Ent Centre, PC

    4790 Executive Centre Pkwy, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    A third-generation physician, Dr. Boone began her otolaryngology practice in St. Charles County in the 1990s. Her father, Dr. James Vighi, also an otolaryngologist, practiced in the county for 25 years.  A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Boone is a St. Louis native who attended Chesterfield’s Parkway Central High School before achieving a degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and recipient of the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award. After medical school, Dr. Boone completed her surgical internship and her otolaryngology residency at St. Louis University.  During her residency, she received several achievement awards including Cardinal Glennon department of pediatric surgery intern award given to the surgical intern who exemplifies outstanding surgical skill and patient care.  She was also awarded the Department of Otolaryngology Resident Research Award given the best resident research project judged by an guest professor.  During her residency, she published several articles ranging from newborn hearing screening to intraoperative nerve monitoring. A fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Dr. Boone is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy, St. Charles-Lincoln County Medical Society, the Missouri State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Boone has been an integral part in the development of the electronic medical records implementation.  She has served on the board of Allscripts for many years and is dedicated to providing the most state of art medical information transparency for her patients.   Philanthropy has been an integral part of Dr. Boone’s life. She has served on several community charity boards in the past. She presently serves as a Board of Directors for Marcy’s Project and is also involved with the St. Louis Zoo Merlin Perkins Society and the St. Louis Winter Opera. Married to Dennis Boone and mother of five children and four grandchildren, Dr. Boone likes to say that she now enjoys the privilege of full-time motherhood with the challenge of a full-time medical practice. When her schedule permits, Dr. Boone enjoys working in her art studio as an artisanal soap maker and painter. Dr. Boone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Washington University

    450 N New Ballas Rd Ste 140, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacques Herzog is an Otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Herzog is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Hearing Loss, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    HQ Eyes LLC

    100 Medical Dr, 
    Hannibal, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Imhof is a General Surgeon in Hannibal, Missouri. Dr. Imhof is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Tinnitus.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    McIntire Ear Nose & Throat Center

    1331 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Mcintire is a Plastic Surgeon in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcintire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Buchman is an Otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Buchman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Acoustic Neuroma.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Golden Valley Memorial Hospital District

    1602 N 2nd St, 
    Clinton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Woodland is a General Surgeon in Clinton, Missouri. Dr. Woodland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Painful Swallowing.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Ursick is an Otolaryngologist in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Ursick 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, Acoustic Neuroma, and Myringotomy.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Southern Missouri Ear Nose & Throat PC

    1409 Doctors Dr, 
    West Plains, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hull is a General Surgeon in West Plains, Missouri. Dr. Hull is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Advanced in DFNB1

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Muelleman is an Otolaryngologist in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Muelleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology

    Mid-Missouri ENT And Facial Plastic Surgery Specialsts Inc.

    3527 W Truman Blvd Ste 200, 
    Jefferson City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mcdonald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Covington is an Otolaryngologist in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Covington 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, Empyema, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Covington is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology | Plastic Surgery

    Mercy Clinic Women's Health Joplin Ste 540

    100 Mercy Way Ste 560, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mcdonald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Joshua Sappington
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joshua Sappington specializes in diseases of the ear, treating both children and adults. He performs lateral skull base surgery and ear surgery, and treats facial nerve disorders, hearing loss, acoustic neuromas, sensorineural hearing loss, and specializes in cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids. His services include: surgery for deafness; surgery for facial paralysis; head and neck tumors; and Meniere's disease. Research interests include: hearing outcomes in chronic ear surgery; outcomes of skull base surgery; management of skull base lesions; and treatment of patients with facial nerve paralysis and paresis. Dr. Sappington is an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Otology and Neurotology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the North American Skull Base Society, and the American Neurotologic Society. His interests include fly fishing, cycling, reading, traveling and golf. Dr. Sappington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Facial Paralysis, and Jones Syndrome.

    Anthony Mikulec
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Anthony Mikulec evaluates patients with hearing loss and balance disorders, performing procedures that include cochlear implants, stapes surgery for otosclerosis, osseointegrated implants, and examination for hearing aids. Some procedures allow patients to return to their routines the day after surgery. Dr. Mikulec also uses innovative technologies, such as the Epley Omniax device for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, a treatment available at a small number of centers nationwide. His research interests include cochlear implantation outcomes and inner ear drug delivery. Dr. Mikulec is a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Otology and Neurotology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is chief of Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery and Director of Faculty at the Bander Canter for Medical Business Ethics. Memberships include the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles and taught surgical courses internationally. Dr. Mikulec is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Meniere Disease, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

    Frederic Pugliano
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    1001 S. Kirkwood Road, Suite 320, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederic Pugliano is an Otolaryngologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pugliano 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), Infant Hearing Loss, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Sean Bailey
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    343 S. Kirkwood Road, Suite 205, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Bailey is an Otolaryngologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bailey 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), Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy.

    Rebecca Brandsted
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    1001 S. Kirkwood Road, Suite 320, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Brandsted is an Otolaryngologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Brandsted is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a DFNB1 doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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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