Noise Induced Hearing Loss Expert Witnesses

Hampton Cove, Alabama

Otolaryngology, Otology - Ear surgery, ENT, Otoneurology, Neurotology, Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vertigo, Acoustic trauma, Airbag injury ear, Motor vehicle accident, Noise induced hearing loss, Ear injury, Balance disorders, Facial paralysis, Cholesteatoma, Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty, Mastoiditis, Skull base surgery

Dedicated and effective expert witness work Experienced with deposition testimony Board-certified ear nose and throat (ENT) physician in active clinical and surgical practice for 29 years Fellowship-trained in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery Extensive experience teaching and supervising undergraduates, medical students, residents, surgical technologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners Speaking appearances at local and national media outlets on Otolaryngology topics Invited presenter at national and international medical conferences, educational forums, and symposia Author of peer-reviewed book chapters, abstracts, articles, and scientific papers Principal investigator in multiple FDA clinical trials Recipient of academic and professional awards 25 years of service as a treating physician at Children's Rehabilitation Service (CRS) for children with special health needs

Sacramento, California

Otology, Otolaryngology - Hearing Loss, Neurotology, Ear Surgery, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implants, Eardrum, Dizziness, Vertigo, Meniere's Disease, Otosclerosis, Vestibular Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Sudden Hearing Loss, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Acoustic Trauma, Balance, Hearing, Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty, Facial Paralysis

Dr. Varun Varadarajan is a neurotologist, otologist and skull base surgeon with dual board certifications in otolaryngology and neurotology. He specializes in the management of ear and hearing-related disorders. As a lifelong musician, Dr. Varadarajan obtained a degree in music before pursuing his medical career. He fostered his passion for auditory perception by pursuing subspecialty training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery after completing his otolaryngology residency. Dr. Varadarajan received his bachelor’s degree with a double major in Music and Biology. Dr. Varadarajan attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Florida. To further subspecialize in ear, hearing and skull base conditions, he completed his neurotology fellowship at the Ohio State University. Dr. Varadarajan’s professional aim is to provide cutting-edge care for the full spectrum of conditions related to the ear and temp...

Los Angeles, California

Otology, Otolaryngology - Otology, Neurotology, Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Cochlear implant, Dizziness, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Acoustic neuroma, Vestibular schwannoma, Facial paralysis, CSF leak, Meniere's disease, Surgery complications, Otosclerosis, Surfer's ear, Noise induced hearing loss, Ear trauma, Temporal bone fracture, Stapedectomy

Hossein Mahboubi MD, MPH is a dual board-certified otolaryngologist with fellowship training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery, a sub-specialty focusing on the diseases of the ear and hearing, balance, and facial nerves. Dr. Mahboubi completed his residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at University of California Irvine following a post-doctoral research fellowship at the same institution, which helped develop his passion for treating ear and skull base diseases. He then spent additional two years completing a clinical fellowship in otology and neurotology at House Ear Clinic and University of California Los Angeles where he advanced his skills in cochlear implants, stapedectomy, and complex ear and lateral skull base surgery. Dr. Mahboubi has published numerous articles in national and international otolaryngology journals on the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, including hearing loss, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, exostosis (surfers’ ear), dizziness...

Naples, Florida

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Sinuses, hearing loss, airbag, car accident, MVA, gunshot, tinnitus, vertigo, dizziness, anosmia, medial rectus, CSF leak, mold, nasal fracture, ear plug, occupational hearing loss, noise induced hearing loss, toxic chemical, eardrum, smell loss

HARVARD & YALE educated; STANFORD & UCSF trained. CLEVELAND CLINIC Florida Chairman of Otolaryngology. DOUBLE - BOARD CERTIFIED. Dr. Greene graduated from Harvard, phi beta kappa, & magna cum laude. He attended medical school at Yale & performed research at the NIH. Following Residency & Chief Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Greene completed a Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford. He then joined the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, where he attained the rank of Chairman of Otolaryngology. Dr. Greene later founded the Florida Sinus Institute, where he is currently providing comprehensive nasal, sinus & ENT surgery & medical care. Dr. Greene is a contributing author to multiple textbooks, has authored over 40 scholarly publications, and given over 180 lectures. Dr. Greene founded & directed the Cleveland Clinic Otolaryngology Symposium for 8 years, and has taught at numerous ENT courses nationally & internationally. He ...

Wichita, Kansas

Otoneurology, Otology - Hearing loss, Ear surgery, Stapedectomy, Cochlear implantation, Acoustic neuroma, Cyberknife, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Microsurgery, Facial nerve paralysis, CSF leak, Ménière’s disease, Vertigo, BPPV, Sudden hearing loss, Noise induced hearing loss, Cholesteatoma, Chronic otitis media, Vestibular schwannoma, BAHA/OSIA, Gamma Knife

I graduated from Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit with high distinction, and while in medical school received an NIH grant to study the molecular biology of hearing loss. I then completed my general surgery internship and otolaryngology and head and neck surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. I subsequently completed a two-year fellowship in Neurotology and cranial base surgery at The Ohio State University. I have added certification in the treatment of skull base and intracranial pathology with stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy (Gamma Knife and Cyberknife). I have been academically active and have published on a variety of topics in my field. I have had a special interest in the molecular biology of acoustic neuroma‘s and also hearing preservation when treating these tumors. I have published on reducing the radiation dose to the inner ear during stereotactic radiosurgery for acoustic neuromas in an attempt to preserve hearing. I have a...

ANN ARBOR, Michigan

Otology, Otoneurology - Ear surgery, Otology, Neurotology, Cranial base surgery, Hearing loss, Noise-induced hearing loss, Deafness, Cochlear implants, Meniere's Disease, Balance disorders, Stapedectomy, Acoustic neuroma

Dr. Arts has over 33 years of experience in clinical and academic practice of Otology and Neurotology, with special expertise in acoustic neuroma, cranial base surgery, cochlear implants, chronic ear surgery, stapedectomy surgery, facial paralysis, Meniere's disease, balance disorders, and all forms of hearing loss. He has been active in research involving cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices, inner ear physiology and pathology. He is on the Editorial Board of the journal Otology & Neurotology and is a member of the American Otological Society and the American Neurotology Society. He was the Program Director of the University of Michigan Neurotology Fellowship training program for 15 years and has served as a Senior Examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology, for both the Otolaryngology Exam and the Neurotology Exam. He is currently Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan and has an active surgical practice a...

Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Audiology, Noise - Tinnitus, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implants

I have both a clinical doctorate in Audiology (Au.D) and also a Ph.D. in the area of hearing science. I currently see patients in a clinical setting on a regular basis. In addition to my training and clinical observations, my opinions are based upon up-to-date references to studies published in peer reviewed journals.

Richmond, Virginia

Otolaryngology - Balloon Sinus Dilation, Balloon Sinuplasty, Airbag, Car Accident, MVA, Gunshot, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness, Anosmia, Sinuses, CSF Leak, Nasal Fracture, ENT, Occupational Hearing Loss, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Loss of Smell, Tonsillectomy, Septoplasty, Tonsil

Board-certified otolaryngologist with over a decade of clinical practice. Extensive experience with general ENT surgery including balloon sinus dilation, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck surgery, tonsillectomy, ear tube placement, and hearing evaluation. Initial 12 years of hospital-based practice in rural North Dakota as the only ENT provider for the region established a strong foundation in surgical and medical ENT care. Currently in private practice in Richmond, VA. Initial phone consultation is complementary. Timely thoughtful responses guaranteed. Education - Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - M.D.: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN – Alpha Omega Alpha - B.A.: Biochemistry, Asbury College, Wilmore, KY – Summa Cum Laude