The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors near Irvine, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Familial Deafness near Irvine, CA. Of these, 29 are Advanced, 24 are Experienced and 10 are Distinguished.

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63 providers found
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    2552 Walnut Avenue, Suite 130, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Oh is an Otolaryngologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Oh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    1140 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 520, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Lee is an Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Familial Deafness. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery

    University Head & Neck Surgeons

    250 E Yale Loop Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harrison Lin is a General Surgeon in Irvine, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Cholesteatoma, Myringotomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Thomas Huang MD

    2552 Walnut Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Huang is an Otolaryngologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Huang has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, and Swimmer's Ear.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Ge MD A Professional Medical Corp.

    113 Waterworks Way, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Ge is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Ge has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Laryngitis.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Balaker is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Balaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Cholesteatoma. Dr. Balaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Tam Minh Bui, Md, Inc.

    11180 Warner Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tam Bui is an Otolaryngologist in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Bui has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    House Ear Clinic

    1046 W Town And Country Rd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mia Miller is an Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Miller has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, and Nerve Decompression.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Bhatt is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Pierre Robin Sequence, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Microtia, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Doctors Office For Women

    361 Hospital Rd Ste 533, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Reinstadler is a Plastic Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Reinstadler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Perichondritis.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Phillip N. Chironis M.D. A Medical Corp.

    361 Hospital Rd Ste 522, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Chironis is an Otolaryngologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Chironis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    705 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 115, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dimitry Goufman is an Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Goufman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Goufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Qiu Zhong is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Zhong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. Dr. Zhong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nguyen Pham is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Syngnathia Cleft Palate, and Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Huoh is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Huoh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Enlarged Adenoids, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Thyroidectomy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Huoh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Djalilian is an Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Djalilian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Cholesteatoma, Schwannoma, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery

    University Head & Neck Surgeons

    250 E Yale Loop Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Bhandarkar is a General Surgeon in Irvine, California. Dr. Bhandarkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Kim is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Irvine, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Male Pattern Baldness.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery

    Parvin Shafa M D Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Houmehr Hojjat is a General Surgeon in Irvine, California. Dr. Hojjat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Frey's Syndrome, Hearing Loss, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Ear Barotrauma.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurpreet Ahuja is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Orange, California. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Subglottic Stenosis, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Deafness?

    Familial deafness is a genetic loss of hearing that runs in a family. Most cases of familial deafness are non-syndromic, in which the individual does not have any other symptoms than deafness. Less than one-third of familial hearing loss is syndromic, in which the person has other symptoms, such as blindness, in addition to hearing loss. Familial deafness can cause hearing loss at birth or hearing loss that occurs later in life that may or may not progress.

    When should I see a Familial Deafness doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Familial Deafness doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Familial Deafness doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Familial Deafness doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Familial Deafness doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Familial Deafness doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Deafness 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 Familial Deafness doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Familial Deafness 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 Familial Deafness 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 Familial Deafness doctors near Irvine, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Deafness 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 Familial Deafness doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Deafness 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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