The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors Near Me in West Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Familial Deafness near West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Matthew Brown
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Matthew Brown
    Otolaryngology

    Iowa Head & Neck PC

    3901 Ingersoll Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    515-274-3107
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Brown is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Ashley Bauer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Ashley Bauer
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    515-222-7761
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashley Bauer is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, TMJ Disorders, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Corey Mineck
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Corey Mineck
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    515-222-7761
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Corey Mineck is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mineck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Otitis.

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    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Marshall Greiman
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Marshall Greiman
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    515-222-7761
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marshall Greiman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Greiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngitis, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, Short Philtrum, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Matthew Morgan
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Matthew Morgan
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    515-222-7761
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Laryngitis, Sialadenitis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Jeffrey Smit
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Jeffrey Smit
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Clive ENT Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
    Clive, IA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    515-222-7761
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Smit is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Smit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Stephen Griffith
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Stephen Griffith
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    105 Valley West Dr, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    515-223-4368
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Griffith is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Experienced 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 Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Perichondritis, Laryngitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Timothy Simplot
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Timothy Simplot
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    105 Valley West Dr, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    515-223-4368
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Simplot is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Simplot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Palatal Myoclonus.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Mark Zlab
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Mark Zlab
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    7147 Vista Dr, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    515-875-9450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Zlab is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Zlab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Brett Baldwin
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Brett Baldwin
    General Surgery

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 265, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    515-875-9450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brett Baldwin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, Van Der Woude Syndrome, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Baldwin is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic Surgery.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Matthew Carfrae
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Matthew Carfrae
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    12499 University Ave Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    515-418-9960
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Carfrae is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Carfrae is rated as an Experienced 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Otitis, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Henry Arts
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Henry Arts
    Otolaryngology

    Iowa Ear Center

    12499 University Ave Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    515-418-9960
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Henry Arts is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Arts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Heidi Close
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Heidi Close
    Otolaryngology

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    515-247-3121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Heidi Close is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Close 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 Sialadenitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, and Ruptured Eardrum.

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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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 do I find the best Familial Deafness doctor near West Des Moines, IA?

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    How does MediFind rank Familial Deafness doctors near West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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 West Des Moines, IA?

    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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