Joseph M. Furman
Experienced in Meniere Disease

Dr. Joseph M. Furman

Otolaryngology
UPMC
Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.
203 Lothrop Street, Floor 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Meniere Disease
UPMC
Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.
203 Lothrop Street, Floor 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Joseph Furman is a professor of otolaryngology, neurology, bioengineering, and physical therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, and serves as director of the UPMC Center for Balance Disorders. Dr. Furman received his medical degree and doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency training in the Department of Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, he completed fellowships in nonsurgical neurotology at the University of Toronto and at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Furman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meniere Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Jones Syndrome, and Myringotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
University of Toronto
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye and Ear Inst.
203 Lothrop Street, Floor 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-647-2125
Other Locations
University Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Mercy
1400 Locust Street, Suite 2100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-232-3687

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


102 Total Publications

Perceived sense of direction in persons with dizziness and balance disorders.
Perceived sense of direction in persons with dizziness and balance disorders.
Journal: Journal of vestibular research : equilibrium & orientation
Published: October 30, 2025
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    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
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    • Mal De Debarquement Syndrome
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