Ear, Nose and Throat Care

Our USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery specialists provide personalized care for a range of ear, nose and throat conditions.

Ear, Nose and Throat Care

Our USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery specialists provide personalized care for a range of ear, nose and throat conditions.

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Insurance

We accept most insurance plans and work with managed care networks.

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A Team Approach to ENT Care

Our USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery doctors combine research with the latest technology to provide you with the best care. As one of the nation’s most comprehensive otolaryngology programs, our team treats all conditions of the ear, nose and throat, including:

  • Acoustic neuroma
  • Allergies
  • Cancers and other tumors of the head and neck
  • Ear infections
  • Facial nerve disorders
  • Facial reconstruction and plastic surgery
  • Hearing loss
  • Hoarseness
  • Sinus and nasal disorders
  • Snoring and sleep apnea
  • Swallowing problems
  • Thyroid and parathyroid conditions

Our team members work together to provide personalized treatment for your condition and make sure you stay informed throughout your diagnosis and treatment.

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Centers and Programs

Acoustic neuroma Airway stenosis Facial nerve damage Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery Head and neck tumors Hearing and balance issues Pediatric hearing loss Sinus and nasal disorders Skull base surgery Sleep apnea and snoring Sound professional and vocal performer care Thyroid and parathyroid conditions Voice and swallowing disorders Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

Conditions

Adult Hearing Loss Care Age-Related Hearing Loss Chronic Sinusitis Deviated Septum Ear Canal Stenosis and Ear Canal Exostoses Granuloma Hemorrhage (Vocal Fold Bleed) Keloids and Common Scarring Ossicular Chain Discontinuity Parathyroid hyperplasia Perforation (Rupture) of the Eardrum Primary hyperparathyroidism Thyroid cancer Thyroid nodules

Treatments

Cochlear Implantation for Sensorineural Hearing Loss Cochlear Implants Epiglottis Surgery Facial Laceration Repair Hair Restoration Transplant Lothrop Procedure Midline Glossectomy Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) Ossiculoplasty Physical Therapy for Facial Paresis and Synkinesis Scar Revision Surgery Septoplasty Stapedotomy or Stapedectomy for Otosclerosis Tympanoplasty With Mastoidectomy for Chronic Otitis Media or Cholesteatoma

Our Team

Diana Ahn, AuD

Medical Specialties

Audiology

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Payton Brown, AuD

Medical Specialties

Audiology

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Nadia Chan, MD

Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Rhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery

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Janet Choi, MD

Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Neurotology

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Alyssa Cook, AuD

Medical Specialties

Audiology

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Joni Doherty, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Accepting new and returning patients

Medical Specialties

Neurotology, Otolaryngology, Intracranial Pressure

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Nicole Greene, AuD

Medical Specialties

Audiology

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Albert Han, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor Of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Medical Specialties

Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology

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John Hubanks, MD

Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology

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Kevin Hur, MD

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Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Rhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery

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Michael Johns, MD

Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Accepting new and returning patients

Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Laryngology, Gender-Affirming Care, Voice and Swallowing Disorders

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Erin Kaufmann, AuD

Medical Specialties

Audiology

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Clinical Trials

Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.

Find an open trial

Donate

Support our efforts to advance ear, nose and throat care.

Give a gift

Insurance

We accept most insurance plans and work with managed care networks.

Find out more

Patient Stories

Grace Note

Patient Story

I always felt like I was in the room with people who were a team.

Sweet Dreams

Patient Story

I wake up in the morning and instead of being tired, I am good to go.

Beating the Odds

Patient Story

I am blessed with a quality of life more resonant than before my laryngectomy.

Grace Note

Patient Story

I always felt like I was in the room with people who were a team.

Sweet Dreams

Patient Story

I wake up in the morning and instead of being tired, I am good to go.

Beating the Odds

Patient Story

I am blessed with a quality of life more resonant than before my laryngectomy.

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Expert ENT Specialists

We are the only center in the country that enables our patients to do swallow therapy exercises at home for the treatment of esophageal strictures following radiation.

Our team works with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center specialists to provide coordinated, patient-focused cancer care.

Our USC Acoustic Neuroma Center treats the highest number of acoustic neuroma patients in the country.

Many of our diagnostic tests are unique to us, so our specialists can better diagnose and provide personalized treatment, including top-of-the-line hearing devices and implants.

We provide audiology, speech, physical and vestibular therapies and swallowing evaluations at the same location.

We are recognized as one of the country’s top ear, nose and throat programs by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Areas of Expertise

Our ENT programs combine the expertise of physicians, surgeons, therapists, audiologists and other professionals.
Acoustic neuroma Airway stenosis Facial nerve damage Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery Head and neck tumors Hearing and balance issues Pediatric hearing loss Sinus and nasal disorders Skull base surgery Sleep apnea and snoring Sound professional and vocal performer care Thyroid and parathyroid conditions Thyroid and parathyroid surgery Voice and swallowing disorders

Our Locations

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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Neurotology, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology
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1812 Verdugo Blvd
Glendale, CA 91208-1407
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Glendale - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Neurotology, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology
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222 W. Eulalia St. Suite 200
Ste 200
Glendale, CA 91204
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La Canada Flintridge - Otolaryngology

Neurotology, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology
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1370 Foothill Blvd. Suite 100
Ste 100
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
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