The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors Near Me in Joliet, IL

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The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors near Joliet, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Familial Deafness near Joliet, IL. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Kevin Casey
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    330 Madison St., Suite 200, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe in the power of listening to each patient, providing a thorough explanation of their ear, nose and throat condition and developing a treatment plan using patient input in order to tailor their otolaryngology care to best fit their needs. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Philip D. Kooiker
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    15884 W 127th St, 
    Lemont, IL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Kooiker is an Otolaryngologist in Lemont, Illinois. Dr. Kooiker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, Jones Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Ent. Surgical Consultants LTD.

    2201 Glenwood Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Bartindale is an Otolaryngologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Bartindale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Microvascular Decompression, and Nerve Decompression.

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    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Ent. Surgical Consultants LTD.

    2201 Glenwood Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajeev Mehta is an Otolaryngologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Perichondritis, Parathyroidectomy, and Septoplasty.

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

    Ent. Surgical Consultants LTD.

    2201 Glenwood Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gartlan is a General Surgeon in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Gartlan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Male Pattern Baldness.

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

    Ent. Surgical Consultants LTD.

    2201 Glenwood Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sung Chung is a General Surgeon in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Ethmoiditis, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

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

    Office

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd # 435-A, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Divenere is a General Surgeon in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Divenere is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Curtis G. Walsh
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    15884 W 127th St, 
    Lemont, IL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curtis Walsh is an Otolaryngologist in Lemont, Illinois. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, DFNB1, Palatal Myoclonus, and Nonallergic Rhinopathy.

    Ryan Burgette
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    24600 W. 127th St., Building B, Suite 130, 
    Plainfield, IL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe it is important to build a strong partnership with my patients and their families. To that end, I focus on open, individualized, and educational discussions with patients and families in order to ensure their comfort and prepare them for any treatment or surgery plan. Dr. Burgette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Nerve Decompression.

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

    Ent. Surgical Consultants LTD.

    2201 Glenwood Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Weishaar is a General Surgeon in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Weishaar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    15884 W 127th St, 
    Lemont, IL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naushad Khakoo is an Otolaryngologist in Lemont, Illinois. Dr. Khakoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Tinnitus, and Myringotomy.

    David Chan
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chan is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Sialadenitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Septoplasty.

    Jeffrey M. Singh
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Singh is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Singh 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, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

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

    Office

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd # 435-A, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Patel is a General Surgeon in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish

    Krystyna Gal is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Gal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Trachoma, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy.

    Muhamad A. Amine
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhamad Amine is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Amine has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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, Nasal Polyps, Gastrostomy, and Septoplasty.

    Susan T. Lyon
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Lyon is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Lyon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

    Silvio Marra
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Silvio Marra is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Marra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Tongue Tie.

    Stephen Kraseman
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    9233 W. 159th St., 
    Orland Hills, IL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Kraseman is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Hills, Illinois. Dr. Kraseman has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Trachoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Riverside Healthcare Frankfort Campus

    23120 S La Grange Rd, 
    Frankfort, IL 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristal Brown is an Otolaryngologist in Frankfort, Illinois. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

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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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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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