The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

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The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors near Kansas City, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in DFNB1 near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Gregory A. Ator
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Ator is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Ator has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and 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 Cholesteatoma. Dr. Ator is currently accepting new patients.

    Joel E. Waxman
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Waxman is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Waxman has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Waxman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Otologic Center Inc.

    3100 Broadway Blvd Ste 509, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Thedinger is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Thedinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meniere Disease, and Infant Hearing Loss.

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    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Northland Surgical Associates P.C.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 500, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pierre Podrebarac is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Podrebarac is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Northland Surgical Associates P.C.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 500, 
    North Kansas City, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Knappenberger is a General Surgeon in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Knappenberger 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, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Office

    3901 Rainbow Blvd # 3010, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Roh is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Roh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Smithkline Beecham Clinical Lab

    4320 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    R Vanneman is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vanneman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    6815 E Frontage Road, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Dunfield is an Otolaryngologist in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Dunfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (13.8 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Puricelli is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Micrognathia, Mastoiditis, Otitis, Cholesteatoma, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 512, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Valerie Anne is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Anne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Male Pattern Baldness, Thyroid Nodule, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

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

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terance Tsue is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Tsue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Osteotomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    6815 E Frontage Road, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rudman is an Otolaryngologist in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Rudman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Ascentist Management

    6815 E Frontage Road, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Seaman is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Seaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    6815 E Frontage Road, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Wirtz is an Otolaryngologist in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Wirtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Glossectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    James Lin
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Corporate Medical Plaza, Building 3

    10787 Nall Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lin is an Otolaryngologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Lin has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Hinrich Staecker
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Corporate Medical Plaza, Building 3

    10787 Nall Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hinrich Staecker is an Otolaryngologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Staecker has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Myringotomy. Dr. Staecker is currently accepting new patients.

    Mitchell Challis
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitchell Challis is an Otolaryngologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Challis 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), Empyema, Sinusitis, Tinnitus, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Challis is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert Thompson
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Thompson is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Thompson 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), Osteitis Fibrosa, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Myringotomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Steven Ellis
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    5370 College Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Ellis is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Ellis 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), Ethmoiditis, Empyema, and Sinusitis. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a DFNB1 doctor near Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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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