The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Familial Deafness Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Familial Deafness near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 19 are Distinguished.

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131 providers found
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    L.A. Sinus And Allergy Specialists

    1701 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 560, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jahangir Sharifi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sharifi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharifi is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Sharifi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    L.A. Sinus And Allergy Specialists

    1701 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Ste 560, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Nocon is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nocon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nocon is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Nocon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness

    Christina M. Mcalpin, MD

    1513 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Mcalpin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Mcalpin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    1245 Wilshire Boulevard, Tower 480, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derald Brackmann is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brackmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Brackmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery

    John F. Vanore MD A Medical Corporation

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 2500, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soroush Farnoosh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Farnoosh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Camptocormism, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Sensa Clinic

    966 S Western Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Choi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christian Hochstim is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hochstim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cleft, Larynx Atresia, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hochstim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Los Angeles Center For Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy

    433 N 4th St, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Maki is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Maki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Camptocormism.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    House Ear Clinic Inc.

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 480, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hossein Mahboubi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mahboubi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Tinnitus, Acoustic Neuroma, and Familial Deafness.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Keck Medical Center Of USC

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joni Doherty is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Doherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

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

    Keck Medical Center Of USC

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 5100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Markarian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Markarian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 5400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seiji B Shibata is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. B Shibata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Otitis, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    House Ear Clinic

    2100 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Peng is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Peng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Otosclerosis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Neurology | Otolaryngology

    House Ear Clinic

    2100 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Slattery is an Otolaryngologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Slattery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Slattery is board certified in American Board Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Neurology | Otolaryngology

    House Ear Clinic

    2100 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    59+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John House is an Otolaryngologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 59 years. Dr. House is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, DFNB1, and Stapedectomy. Dr. House is board certified in American Board Otolaryngology.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    House Ear Clinic

    2100 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Derebery is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Derebery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Allergic Rhinitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

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

    Los Angeles General Medical Center Foundation Inc.

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamara Chambers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Raymond W. Kung, MD Private Practice

    1540 Alcazar St, Ste 204M, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Kung is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Familial Deafness, Sialadenitis, Lithotripsy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kung is board certified in Otolaryngology.

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

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Koempel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Koempel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, Ear Tag, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    4900 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lucia Olarte is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Olarte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Infant Hearing Loss, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Olarte is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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