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John Oghalai, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Los Angeles, CA

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Otolaryngology (ENT) Los Angeles, CA

Neurotology

Leon J. Tiber and David S. Alpert Professor and Chair, USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033

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  • Office

    1450 San Pablo St
    Ste 5100
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Phone+1 323-442-5790
    Fax+1 323-442-5820

Summary

  • I specialize in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery. I see patients in clinic, perform surgery, and direct a research lab. In addition, I am the Chair of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Scientific knowledge, inquiry, and discovery form the foundation for how I care for patients.
  • USC Otolaryngology

    "We thrive in the diverse environment at Keck Medicine of USC and use it to develop paradigms that will be used around the world." John S. Oghalai, MD

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
    University of California (San Francisco) School of MedicineFellowship, Neurotology, 2001 - 2003
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1995 - 2001
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1994
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.S., Electrical Engineering, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected member Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum (CORLAS), 2018
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly
  • Fellow Stanford School of Medicine Faculty, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Osmotic Stabilization Prevents Cochlear Synaptopathy After Blast Trauma  
    John Oghalai, MD, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Computer-aided detection and quantification of endolymphatic hydrops within the mouse cochlea in vivo using optical coherence tomography  
    Liu GS, Kim J, Applegate BE, Oghalai JS, J Biomed Opt, 1/1/2017
  • Mechanical tuning and amplification within the apex of the guinea pig cochlea  
    Recio-Spinoso A, Oghalai JS, J Physiol, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Signal processing within apical turn of the intact gerbil cochlea measured by Volumetric Optical Coherence Tomography and Vibrometry (VOCTV).
    Dong W, Xia A, Puria S, Applegate BE, Oghalai JS, Abstracts of the Mechanics of Hearing Workshop, 1/1/2017
  • Basilar membrane vibration after targeted removal of the third row of OHCs and Deiter cells.
    Xia A, Tomokatsu U, Raphael PR, Cheng A, Steele C, Applegate BE, Oghalai JS, Abstracts of the Mechanics of Hearing Workshop, 1/1/2017
  • Cochlear Vibrations in Mice with Altered Stereociliary Mechanics.
    Dewey JB, Xia A, Raphael PR, Mueller U, Belyantseva IA, Applegate BE, Oghalai JS, Abstracts of the Mechanics of Hearing Workshop, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Good Vibrations: How the cochlea hears. 
    1/1/2016
  • Building research success: Early career advice for young ANS members. 
    1/1/2016
  • Neuroimaging-Predicting hearing and language outcomes. 
    1/1/2016
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Other

  • Observing cochlear function. 
    Applegate B, Park J, Oghalai J, SPIE Newsroom
    1/1/2014
  • Cochlear implantation in children with developmental delays. 
    Oghalai JS, Corrales CE, ENT Audiol News
    1/1/2013

Press Mentions

  • Cochlear Implants Benefit Deaf Children with Developmental Delays
    Cochlear Implants Benefit Deaf Children with Developmental DelaysJune 7th, 2022
  • Cochlear Implants Beneficial for Deafness, Developmental Delays
    Cochlear Implants Beneficial for Deafness, Developmental DelaysMay 25th, 2022
  • These Common Sounds Can Cause Permanent Hearing Loss
    These Common Sounds Can Cause Permanent Hearing LossSeptember 17th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Diagnosis & Treatment of Blast-Induced Hearing LossDepartment of Defense2010–Present
  • Optical coherence tomography for 3D measures of cochlear mechanics in vivoNIH-NIDCD2015–2020
  • Cochlear mechanics in the mouseNIH-NIDCD2015–2020
  • Translation Of NEAR-INFRARED Spectroscopy For Use In Clinical Neuro-ImagingNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2010
  • Outcomes In Children With Developmental Delay And Deafness: A Randomized TrialNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2009
  • Modulation Of Cochlear TuningNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2004–2008
  • Modulation Of Cochlear MechanicsNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2003
  • Modulation Of Cochlear MechanicsNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2001–2002

Professional Memberships