The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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The 20 Best DFNB1 Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in DFNB1 near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Peter L. Maria
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Eye & Ear Institute

    203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD, is a professor and the division chief of Otology & Neurotology and vice chair of Translational and Clinical Research within the Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Maria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Cholesteatoma, and Myringotomy.

    Joseph M. Furman
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.

    203 Lothrop Street, Floor 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joseph Furman is a professor of otolaryngology, neurology, bioengineering, and physical therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, and serves as director of the UPMC Center for Balance Disorders. Dr. Furman received his medical degree and doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency training in the Department of Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, he completed fellowships in nonsurgical neurotology at the University of Toronto and at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Furman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Jones Syndrome, and Myringotomy.

    Philip L. Perez
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Eye & Ear Institute

    203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Perez, MD, specializes in otology and neurotology and is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He practices at University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists at UPMC Eye & Ear Institute. Dr. Perez received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then went on to complete his residency at UCSF School of Medicine and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Infant Hearing Loss.

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    Michael S. Srodes
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Metropolitan ENT Associates - Passavant

    9104 Babcock Boulevard, Suite 3112, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Srodes, MD, specializes in otolaryngology and is certified in plastic surgery within the head and neck by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He practices at Metropolitan Ear Nose and Throat Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Passavant, UPMC East, and UPMC St. Margaret. He completed his fellowship at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, residency at Cleveland Clinic, and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Srodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Pittsburgh Ear Associates PC

    420 E North Ave Ste 402, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Hillman is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hillman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Perilymphatic Fistula, Acoustic Neuroma, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Pittsburgh Ear Associates PC

    420 E North Ave Ste 402, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Chen is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen 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, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    203 Lothrop St Ste 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Basura is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Basura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Septoplasty, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Office

    203 Lothrop St Ste 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Hirsch is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Otitis Externa, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Myringotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    203 Lothrop St Ste 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Mccall is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mccall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Otitis Externa, Swimmer's Ear, Infant Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Giuseppe V. Staltari
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Experienced in DFNB1

    Metropolitan Ear, Nose, And Throat Associates

    275 Clairton Boulevard, 
    West Mifflin, PA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Giuseppe V. Staltari, MD, FACS, specializes in otolaryngology with subspecialties in comprehensive otolaryngology, nasal surgery, laryngeal surgery, and cutaneous surgery. He is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He practices at Metropolitan ENT Associates in West Mifflin, Bethel Park, and Pittsburgh. Dr. Staltari received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Staltari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Septoplasty.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    South Hills Ent. Association

    2000 Oxford Dr Ste 201, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Scolieri is a General Surgeon in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scolieri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, Sinusitis, and Myringotomy.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    Orthopedics

    South Hills Ent. Association

    2000 Oxford Dr Ste 201, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Elford is an Orthopedics provider in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elford 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, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    South Hills Ent. Association

    2000 Oxford Dr Ste 201, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Demarino is a General Surgeon in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Demarino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Philip A. Pollice
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Metropolitan ENT Associates - Passavant

    9104 Babcock Boulevard, Suite 3112, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Pollice, MD, specializes in otolaryngology and is certified in plastic surgery within the head and neck by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He practices at Metropolitan Ear Nose and Throat Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Jameson, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He completed his fellowship and residency at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Pollice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, DFNB1, and Myringotomy.

    Randall S. Ruffner
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Metropolitan ENT Associates - Passavant

    9104 Babcock Boulevard, Suite 3112, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randall Ruffner, MD, specializes in otolaryngology. He practices at Metropolitan Ear Nose and Throat Associates - UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Mercy, UPMC East, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his residency at Albany Medical College and medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Ruffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Septoplasty.

    Suman Golla
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    Golla ENT

    107 Gamma Drive, Suite 110, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Suman Golla is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Golla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. Her top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and Perichondritis.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in DFNB1
    Otolaryngology

    AHN Otolaryngology

    490 E North Ave Ste 515, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Hilal is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Allegheny Clinic

    4815 Liberty Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Straka is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Straka 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), Familial Deafness, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Pittsburgh Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    5140 Liberty Ave Ste 102, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Felder is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Felder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, and Otitis.

    Experienced in DFNB1
    General Surgery
    Experienced in DFNB1
    General Surgery

    Pittsburgh Ear Nose & Throat Associates

    5140 Liberty Ave Ste 102, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Turner is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a DFNB1 doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pittsburgh, PA?

    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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