The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Familial Deafness near Washington, DC. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Wade W. Chien
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Suite 4920, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Wade Chien is a fellowship-trained neuro-otologist who sees adults and children with complicated hearing and ear problems, including hearing loss; severe ear infections; vestibular schwannoma (Acoustic neuroma); and neoplasms of the ear and temporal bone. Please call 301-896-3346 for an appointment. Dr. Chien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    ENT Med Grp Of Washington PC

    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. James G. Vap is an otolaryngologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. He practices out of ENT Medical Group of Washington, located in Washington, D.C. and McLean, Va. Dr. Vap has an expertise in otology, otolaryngic allergy, rhinology and sinus disease. Dr. Vap earned his medical degree at the University of California at Davis School of Medicine. He completed a residency in otolaryngology at Huntington Memorial Hospital and an otology fellowship at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. Dr. Vap previously served as a medical staff specialist at the National Naval Medical Center. Dr. Vap is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American College of Surgeons. He has served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Medical Advisory Board of the Treatment and Learning Center. Dr. Vap is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Meniere Disease, Tinnitus, and Empyema.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Otolaryngology/Ent

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 4 Ste 4200, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adedoyin Kalejaiye is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kalejaiye is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Ludwig Angina, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Selena Eldora is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Eldora 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, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Capitol Breathe Free Sinus And Allergy Centers

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 206, Suite 206, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Manish Khanna is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At Lafayette Centre

    1133 21st St NW Ste 501, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Picken is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Picken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Gw Ear, Nose & Throat Center-West End: 2300 M Street

    2300 M St NW Fl 4, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Troost is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Troost is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Nasal Polyps, Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Reilly is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and Myringotomy.

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

    Office

    106 Irving St NW Ste 312, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Bond is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, TMJ Disorders, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy.

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW Ste 5A8, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Lester is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, and Otitis.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Hung is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Sialadenitis, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Laryngectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hung Kim is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Ruptured Eardrum, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1140 Varnum St NE Ste 200, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Williams is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Williams has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Familial Deafness, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Otolaryngology At Lafayette Centre

    1133 21st St NW Bldg 2 Ste 501, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Russo is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    MedStar Health: Medical Center At Lafayette Centre

    1133 21st St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Penick is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Penick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diego Preciado is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Preciado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Otitis Media with Effusion, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Espinel is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Espinel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Glomus Tympanum Tumor, and Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Mudd is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mudd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Stridor, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Habib Zalzal is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zalzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Family Medicine

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Bauman is a Family Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bauman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Chronic Cough, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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