Overview
Laura Brainard is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan.
Dr. Brainard is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Ruptured Eardrum, and Jones Syndrome.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Brainard is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
19401 Hubbard Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126
6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Brainard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Brainard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Brainard by calling their office at 313-982-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Brainard a top-rated expert for Infant Hearing Loss?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Brainard is classified as an Distinguished expert for Infant Hearing Loss, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laura Brainard specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Brainard is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Ruptured Eardrum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Laura Brainard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura Brainard has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infant Hearing Loss. You can view a list of Dr. Laura Brainard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura Brainard accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Brainard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 313-982-8100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Brainard isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Advanced
- CholesteatomaDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- Nonsyndromic Hearing LossDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.
- Ruptured EardrumDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Ruptured Eardrum.
- TinnitusDr. Brainard isAdvanced. Learn about Tinnitus.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Familial OtosclerosisDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Familial Otosclerosis.
- Hearing LossDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- Herpes Zoster OticusDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Herpes Zoster Oticus.
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Mal De Debarquement SyndromeDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Mal De Debarquement Syndrome.
- MastoiditisDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- Meniere DiseaseDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Meniere Disease.
- Nasal Septal HematomaDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Septal Hematoma.
- OtitisDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Otitis.
- OtosclerosisDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Otosclerosis.
- Patulous Eustachian TubeDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Patulous Eustachian Tube.
- PerichondritisDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Perichondritis.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- SchwannomaDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- VertigoDr. Brainard isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.


