The 20 Best Patulous Eustachian Tube Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Patulous Eustachian Tube near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA

    3000 Q St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shoab Siddique is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Siddique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and TMJ Disorders. Dr. Siddique is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Siddique is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology

    Brent J. Benscoter, MD Private Practice

    1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent J. Benscoter, MD, is a specialist in the field of otology and neurotology, specializing in hearing disorders, chronic ear disease, Meniere's disease, facial nerve disorders and cochlear implants, as well as acoustic neuroma and skull base surgery.A Missouri native, Dr. Benscoter received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Missouri in Columbia. His residency in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery was at the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He then completed a two-year fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the Michigan Ear Institute in Farmington Hills.Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Benscoter also possesses a second sub-specialty certification in Neurotology. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and the American Neurotology Society.Dr. Benscoter has an extensive research background in facial nerve disorders, skull base tumors, stereotactic radiation, chronic ear disease and hearing problems. He has several scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has written five chapters on ear surgery techniques, including the most recent, Surgery for Temporal Bone Malignancy, in a recently published textbook, Atlas of Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery (LaRouere, M, Babu SC, Bojrab DI, eds). Dr. Benscoter has also been a guest lecturer at residency programs throughout the Midwest.A classically-trained pianist, Dr. Benscoter earned his bachelor's degree in music performance and enjoys spending time outdoors backpacking, running and biking. Dr. Benscoter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Jones Syndrome, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Benscoter is board certified in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology (Sub: Neurotology). Dr. Benscoter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    General Surgery
    1111 Exposition Blvd., Building 700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Hasday is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hasday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Loss, and Nasal Septal Hematoma. Dr. Hasday is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2521 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodney Diaz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Ruptured Eardrum, Nerve Decompression, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube

    Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat

    1111 Exposition Blvd, Ste 700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Conor Mclaughlin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tonsil Stones, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1. Dr. Mclaughlin is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology

    Uc Davis Health Department Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Academic Office

    2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 7200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Coffman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Coffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology

    Uc Davis Health Department Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Academic Office

    2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 7200, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Doron Sagiv is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sagiv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ewing Sarcoma, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Nerve Decompression, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology

    Sacramento Ear Nose And Throat

    6660 Mercy Ct, Ste 180, 
    Fair Oaks, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A native of Sacramento, Dr. Michael Kearns is a highly-regarded and experienced board-certified otolaryngologist who has been practicing in the Sacramento area since 1986. In addition to general otolaryngology, Dr. Kearns' special clinical interests include snoring and sleep apnea treatments, facial skin cancers and nasal/sinus disease.Dr. Kearns has been widely involved in the medical community and has won many leadership awards for his service to his patients, including being voted by local physicians as one of the top Otolaryngologists (Sacramento Magazine) in 2007 and being selected as Hero in Healthcare in 1998. Dr. Kearns currently serves as Chief of Otolaryngology at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael. In addition, Dr. Kearns has previously served Chief of Otolaryngology at Sutter Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Sacramento. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Dr. Kearns earned his undergraduate degree from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California, where he was awarded Magna Cum Laude and graduated first in his class. He then obtained his medical degree from University of California, Irvine, where he was a Regents Scholar. Dr. Kearns completed an internship in general surgery and a residency training in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University of California, San Diego. During his residency in otolaryngology, he served as Chief Resident.Dr. Kearns is a fellow of the American Academy of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the California and Sacramento Societies of Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Hospital, Carmichael and Sutter Hospital in Roseville. Dr. Kearns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1. Dr. Kearns is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Kearns is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor 3E, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Cua is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Male Pattern Baldness, and Hearing Loss. Dr. Cua is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    Otolaryngology

    South Sacramento Medical Center

    7300 Wyndham Drive, 2nd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Adams is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, and TMJ Disorders. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patulous Eustachian Tube
    General Surgery
    6600 Mercy Court, Suite 180A, 
    Fair Oaks, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deanne Nyland is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fair Oaks, California. Dr. Nyland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patulous Eustachian Tube. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Perichondritis. Dr. Nyland is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Nyland is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Patulous Eustachian Tube?

    Patulous Eustachian Tube is a benign but symptomatically troubling condition in which the eustachian tube stays open most of the time. The eustachian tube is the tube that runs between the middle ear and throat and regulates the ear pressure around the ear drum. Under normal circumstances, it remains closed most of the time, opening only on occasion to equalize air pressure between the middle ear and the exterior environment. Major symptoms include distorted autophony (hearing one's own voice or breathing), echoing which may interfere with speech production, wave-like sounds, and a sensation of fullness in the ear. In severe cases, vertigo and hearing loss may occur. Over time, individuals with Patulous Eustachian Tube may develop serious and even extreme responses to the abnormal sounds and other findings. In most cases, the cause of Patulous Eustachian Tube is unknown. Weight loss and pregnancy may be predisposing factors. Neurologic disorders that cause muscle atrophy such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and motor neuron disease have been implicated in some cases of Patulous Eustachian Tube. Other cases may be associated with medications such as oral contraceptives or diuretics. Other predisposing factors include fatigue, stress, anxiety, exercise, and temporomandibular joint syndrome.

    When should I see a Patulous Eustachian Tube doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Patulous Eustachian Tube doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Patulous Eustachian Tube doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Patulous Eustachian Tube doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Patulous Eustachian Tube doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Patulous Eustachian Tube doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patulous Eustachian Tube 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 Patulous Eustachian Tube doctor near Sacramento, CA?

    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 Patulous Eustachian Tube 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 Patulous Eustachian Tube 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 Patulous Eustachian Tube doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patulous Eustachian Tube 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 Patulous Eustachian Tube doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patulous Eustachian Tube 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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