The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors Near Me in South Dakota, US

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The 20 Best Familial Deafness Doctors in South Dakota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Familial Deafness near South Dakota, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Familial Deafness
    General Surgery

    Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

    101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reason Ford is a General Surgeon in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Ford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Otitis.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC

    2525 Fox Run Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Abbott is a General Surgeon in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Abbott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Ozena, and Palatal Myoclonus.

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

    Midwest ENT & ALLERGY

    2315 W 57th St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Micah Likness is a General Surgeon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Likness is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Septoplasty.

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

    Office

    101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
    North Sioux City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kenny is a General Surgeon in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Dr. Kenny is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Thyroid Nodule, Perichondritis, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

    Office

    2805 5th St Ste 100, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Carlson is a General Surgeon in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Carlson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

    101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Powell is an Otolaryngologist in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are White Sponge Nevus, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Familial Deafness.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Consultants And Hearing Services, PLC

    101 Tower Rd Ste 120, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Burger is a General Surgeon in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Burger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are White Sponge Nevus, Tongue Tie, Familial Deafness, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    241 Minnesota St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Schleiffarth is an Otolaryngologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Schleiffarth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Familial Deafness, and Grass Allergy.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates PC

    2525 Fox Run Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Nicholas is a General Surgeon in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Nicholas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Palatal Myoclonus.

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

    Avera Medical Group Ear Nose & Throat-Aberdeen

    820 1st Ave SE Ste 100, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Moore is a General Surgeon in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Dr. Moore 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, and Ruptured Eardrum.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Monument Health Network Inc.

    1445 North Ave, 
    Spearfish, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loren Jones is an Otolaryngologist in Spearfish, South Dakota. Dr. Jones 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), Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

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

    Avera Medical Group Ear Nose & Throat-Aberdeen

    820 1st Ave SE Ste 100, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cihak is a General Surgeon in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Dr. Cihak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Chronic Cough, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Howard is an Otolaryngologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Allergic Rhinitis, and Hyperparathyroidism.

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

    Office

    241 Minnesota St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dallin Christensen is a General Surgeon in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Christensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Tonsillitis, and TMJ Disorders.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Otolaryngology

    Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, 4150 5th Street

    4150 5th St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Burgess is an Otolaryngologist in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Ozena.

    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Familial Deafness
    Sleep Medicine

    Beyond Dentistry PLLC

    2315 W 57th St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Scott is a Sleep Medicine provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Scott 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, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Myringotomy.

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

    Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic

    401 9th Ave NW Bldg B, 
    Watertown, SD 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jered Mancell is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Watertown, South Dakota. Dr. Mancell 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 Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.

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

    Sanford Clinic Aberdeen Surgical Center

    3015 3rd Ave SE, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Weekly is a General Surgeon in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Dr. Weekly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Burning Mouth Syndrome, Glossodynia, Infant Hearing Loss, and Nasal Flaring.

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

    Avera McKennan

    400 22nd Ave, 
    Brookings, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rietz is a General Surgeon in Brookings, South Dakota. Dr. Rietz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Occupational Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Male Pattern Baldness.

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

    Beyond Dentistry PLLC

    2315 W 57th St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Tamura is a General Surgeon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Tamura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), DFNB1, and Empyema.

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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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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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