The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors Near Me in Grand Rapids, MI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Familial Deafness near Grand Rapids, MI. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Andrew M. Behler
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Allergy and Immunology

    Michigan Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Specialists - Grand Rapids

    1425 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite A, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Behler is an Allergy and Immunologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Behler has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and 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 Empyema. Dr. Behler is currently accepting new patients.

    Keith J. Postma
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Corewell Health Ear, Nose And Throat - 4069 Lake Dr SE

    4069 Lake Drive Southeast, Suite 315, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Postma is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Postma has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Enlarged Adenoids, Male Pattern Baldness, and Perichondritis. Dr. Postma is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael F. Foster
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists - Grandville

    3501 Rivertown Point Court Southwest, 
    Grandville, MI 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Foster is an Otolaryngologist in Grandville, Michigan. Dr. Foster has been practicing medicine for over 15 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, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ruptured Eardrum. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    4055 Cascade Rd SE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maraya Baumanis is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Baumanis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, Familial Deafness, and Tinnitus.

    Mark R. Winkle
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Center - Grand Rapids

    655 Kenmoor Avenue Southeast, Suite A, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Winkle is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Winkle has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Nasal Polyps, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Spasmodic Dysphonia. Dr. Winkle is currently accepting new patients.

    Darryl J. Elzinga
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Center - Grand Rapids

    655 Kenmoor Avenue Southeast, Suite A, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darryl Elzinga is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Elzinga has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Meniere Disease. Dr. Elzinga is currently accepting new patients.

    Brian Romaneschi
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Corewell Health Ear, Nose And Throat - 4069 Lake Dr SE

    4069 Lake Drive Southeast, Suite 315, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Romaneschi is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Romaneschi has been practicing medicine for over 35 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), Swimmer's Ear, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Laryngectomy.

    Robert L. Daniels
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose & Throat Center - Grand Rapids

    655 Kenmoor Avenue Southeast, Suite A, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Daniels is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Daniels has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, and Myringotomy. Dr. Daniels is currently accepting new patients.

    John B. Stein
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Corewell Health Ear, Nose And Throat - 4069 Lake Dr SE

    4069 Lake Drive Southeast, Suite 315, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Stein is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Stein has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Mikulicz Disease, Tonsil Stones, and Enlarged Adenoids. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

    Francis G. Hart
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Corewell Health Ear, Nose And Throat - 4069 Lake Dr SE

    4069 Lake Drive Southeast, Suite 315, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Hart is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hart has been practicing medicine for over 33 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), Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Empyema, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew C. Heaford
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Corewell Health Ear, Nose And Throat - 4069 Lake Dr SE

    4069 Lake Drive Southeast, Suite 315, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Heaford is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Heaford 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 Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngeal Cleft, and Larynx Atresia. Dr. Heaford is currently accepting new patients.

    Chad E. Afman
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Corewell Health Ear, Nose And Throat - 4069 Lake Dr SE

    4069 Lake Drive Southeast, Suite 315, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Afman is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Afman has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Tracheobronchomalacia, and Acquired Tracheomalacia. Dr. Afman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Michigan Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Specialists - Wyoming

    1555 44th Street Southwest, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Kevern is an Otolaryngologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Kevern has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Aural Polyps, Nasal Polyps, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Kevern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists - Grand Rapids

    739 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Riley is an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Riley has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, TMJ Disorders, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists - Grand Rapids

    739 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Cameron is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Cameron has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Cameron is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lifeline Interventional Therapeutics PLLC

    1179 East Paris Ave SE Ste 100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Spoto is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Spoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Male Pattern Baldness, Familial Deafness, Mouth Ulcers, and Mouth Sores.

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

    Grand Valley Medical Specialists PLC.

    1000 East Paris Ave SE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherman Sprik is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Sprik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngeal Cancer, and Myringotomy.

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

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Cox is a General Surgeon in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tonsil Stones, Familial Deafness, and Glossodynia.

    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Van Maele is an Otolaryngologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Van Maele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

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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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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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