The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors Near Me in Shreveport, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Familial Deafness near Shreveport, LA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Lawrence Gardner
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Lawrence Gardner
    Otolaryngology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    318-675-6262
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lawrence Gardner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Advanced 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 Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, DFNB1, and Familial Deafness.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Gauri Mankekar
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Gauri Mankekar
    Otolaryngology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    318-675-6262
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Gauri Mankekar is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mankekar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, Familial Deafness, Mastoidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Familial Deafness

    Dr. David Hilton
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness

    Dr. David Hilton
    General Surgery

    David L. Hilton MD

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 306, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    318-688-6571
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Hilton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hilton is rated as a Distinguished 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 Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Swimmer's Ear, Vertigo, and Laryngectomy.

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    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Paige Bundrick
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Paige Bundrick
    General Surgery

    Marsha A. Friedrich MD

    1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 207, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    318-626-2777
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paige Bundrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bundrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Ear Cancer, Perichondritis, Low Nasal Bridge, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. David Pou
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. David Pou
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Center A Medical Corp.

    2121 Line Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    318-226-9441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Pou is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Pou 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 Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Ruptured Eardrum, Mastoiditis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Henry Hollier
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Henry Hollier
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Center A Medical Corp.

    2121 Line Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    318-226-9441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Henry Hollier is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hollier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Anil Gungor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Anil Gungor
    General Surgery

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    318-675-6262
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anil Gungor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Gungor 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 Laryngomalacia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Tonsillitis, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Chuka Ifeanyi
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Chuka Ifeanyi
    General Surgery

    Office

    1455 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 20, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    318-798-4464
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Chuka Ifeanyi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ifeanyi 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 Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sialadenitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Robert Thornton
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Robert Thornton
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Office

    8575 Fern Ave Ste 103, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    318-226-9441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Thornton is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Thornton 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 Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, and Sinusitis.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Michael Beal
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Michael Beal
    Otolaryngology

    Willis Knighton Ear, Nose And Throat & Hearing Pierremont

    7847 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    318-408-5156
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Beal is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Beal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Thyroid Nodule, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Beal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Clifford Rice
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Clifford Rice
    General Surgery

    Highland Clinic A Prof Med Corp.

    1455 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    318-798-4464
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clifford Rice is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Sialadenitis, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Kevin Moore
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Kevin Moore
    Otolaryngology

    WK Bossier ENT & Allergy

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 440, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    318-408-5124
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Moore is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced 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 Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. John Lavo
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. John Lavo
    Otolaryngology

    WK Bossier ENT & Allergy

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 440, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    318-582-0921
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Lavo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Lavo is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Lavo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Gilbert Christy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Gilbert Christy
    Otolaryngology

    WK. Bossier Ent. & Allergy Institute

    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 440, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    318-212-7288
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gilbert Christy is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Christy is rated as an Experienced 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 Empyema, Sinusitis, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Jason Calligas
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Jason Calligas
    General Surgery

    Willis Knighton Ear, Nose And Throat & Hearing Pierremont

    7847 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    318-212-3960
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jason Calligas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Calligas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Otitis, Laryngeal Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Joseph Bosley
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Familial Deafness

    Dr. Joseph Bosley
    General Surgery

    Medconsultants LLC

    2533 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 104, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    318-688-8820
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Bosley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bosley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, Myringotomy, and Septoplasty.

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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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    You can find a Familial Deafness doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Familial Deafness doctors near Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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 Shreveport, LA?

    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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