25 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Oghalai, Otologist & Neurotologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. John Oghalai, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Oghalai completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology; Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Oghalai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oghalai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oghalai’s office at (323) 442-5581.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Oghalai?
Dr. John Oghalai, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Oghalai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Cochlear Implants, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Oghalai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Oghalai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology; Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery | Baylor College Of Med
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
Is Dr. Oghalai board certified in Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. John Oghalai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Oghalai speak?
Dr. Oghalai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Oghalai treat?
As a Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Oghalai diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Oghalai. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
- Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
- Middle Ear Hearing Loss
- Outer Ear Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H902: Conductive hearing loss, unspecified
- H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H9011: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in aortic body or paraganglia
- Endocrine Disease
- Aortic body tumor of uncertain nature
- Paraganglia growth of undetermined type
ICD-10 Codes:
- D447: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paraganglia
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured eardrum
- Hole in eardrum
- Tympanic membrane tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
Also known as:
- Cholesteatoma
- Ear Infection
- Skin cyst in ear
- Pearl tumor
- Benign ear growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Skin Cyst in Left Ear
- Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma Left Ear
- Left Ear Growth
- Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear
Which procedures does Dr. Oghalai perform as a Otologist & Neurotologist?
As a Otologist & Neurotologist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Oghalai may include:
- Adenoidectomy Consultation
- Adenoidectomy Follow Up
- Allergy Consultation
- Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP)
- Cancer Screening
- Cochlear Implant
- Ear Deformity and Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery Consultation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Oghalai's office.
Does Dr. Oghalai accept my insurance?
Dr. Oghalai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oghalai accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Oghalai in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Oghalai's office located?
Dr. John Oghalai's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-5581
Recognitions
Publications
Auditory cortex activation to tural speech
Hearing research, 2014
Nonverbal cognitive development in children with cochlear implants
Assessment, 2014
Mechanisms of Hearing Loss after Blast Injury to the Ear
PLOS ONE, 2013
Cochlear implant electrode misplacement: Incidence, evaluation, and magement
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2013
An Allelic Series of Mice Reveals a Role
PLOS ONE, 2013
In vivo vibrometry inside the apex of the mouse cochlea using spectral domain optical coherence
BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS, 2013
Cochlear implant considerations in children with additiol disabilities.
Current otorhinolaryngology reports, 2013
Cognitive Outcomes and Familial Stress After Cochlear Implantation
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2012
Is It Valid to Calculate the 3-Kilohertz Threshold by Averaging 2 and 4 Kilohertz?
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 2012
Head Bobber: An Insertiol Mutation Causes Inner Ear Defects, Hyperactive Circling, and Deafness
JARO-JOURL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 2012
Wnt sigling induces proliferation of sensory precursors in the posttal mouse cochlea
PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2012
Are mastoid pressure dressings necessary after otologic surgery to prevent postoperative hematomas?
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2012
Methodology for Assessment of Structural Vibrations by Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography
PHOTONIC THERAPEUTICS AND DIAGNOSTICS VIII, PTS 1 AND 2, 2012
Measuring the vibratiol response of the mouse ear using coherently interleaved optical coherence
OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY AND COHERENCE DOMAIN OPTICAL METHODS IN B, 2012
Imaging high-frequency periodic motion in the mouse ear with coherently interleaved optical
OPTICS LETTERS, 2011
Biophysical Mechanisms Underlying Outer Hair Cell Loss Associated with a Shortened Tectorial
JARO-JOURL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 2011
The Developmental Trajectory of Brain-Scalp Distance from Birth through Childhood
PLOS ONE, 2011
Quantitative imaging of cochlear soft tissues in wild-type
OPTICS EXPRESS, 2011
Middle ear volume as an adjunct measure in congenital aural atresia
INTERTIOL JOURL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 2011
Structural and Mechanical Alysis of Tectorial Membrane Tecta Mutants
BIOPHYSICAL JOURL, 2011
Comprehensive Diagnostic Battery for Evaluating Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Children
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2011
Stimulus Frequency Otoacoustic Emissions in Wild-Type and TECTA Mice
WHAT FIRE IS IN MINE EARS: PROGRESS IN AUDITORY BIOMECHANICS, 2011
Can Radiologic Imaging Replace Second-Look Procedures for Cholesteatoma?
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2011
Towards an etiologic diagnosis: assessing the patient with hearing loss.
Advances in oto-rhino-laryngology, 2011
Three-Dimensiol Imaging of the Mouse Organ of Corti Cytoarchitecture for Mechanical Modeling
WHAT FIRE IS IN MINE EARS: PROGRESS IN AUDITORY BIOMECHANICS, 2011
Imaging of the intact mouse cochlea by spectral domain optical coherence tomography
OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY AND COHERENCE DOMAIN OPTICAL METHODS IN B, 2011
Biophysical Mechanisms Underlying Hearing Loss Associated with a Shortened Tectorial Membrane
WHAT FIRE IS IN MINE EARS: PROGRESS IN AUDITORY BIOMECHANICS, 2011
Neuroimaging with near-infrared spectroscopy demonstrates speech
HEARING RESEARCH, 2010
In Response to Advanced Pediatric Mastoiditis With and Without Intracranial Complications
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2010
Deficient forward transduction
DISEASE MODELS & MECHANISMS, 2010
Characteristics of Malfunctioning Channels in Pediatric Cochlear Implants
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2010
Calcium imaging of inner ear hair cells within the cochlear epithelium of mice using two
JOURL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS, 2010
Auditory Performance After Cochlear Implantation in Late Septuagerians and Octogerians
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2009
Atoh1-Lineal Neurons Are Required for Hearing
JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 2009
Advanced Pediatric Mastoiditis With and Without Intracranial Complications
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2009
Intra-operative monitoring of cochlear function during cochlear implantation.
Cochlear implants intertiol, 2009
Imaging living hair cells within the cochlear epithelium of mice using two-photon microscopy
IMAGING, MANIPULATION, AND ALYSIS OF BIOMOLECULES, CELLS, AND TISSUES , 2009
Neurocognitive functioning of a child with partial trisomy 6 and monosomy 21
NEUROCASE, 2009
MEMBRANE COMPOSITION TUNES THE OUTER HAIR CELL MOTOR
CONCEPTS AND CHALLENGES IN THE BIOPHYSICS OF HEARING, 2009
Hearing loss in children with very low birth weight
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEOTAL EDITION, 2008
Hearing loss in children with very low birth weight
Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neotal edition, 2008
Perilymph Osmolality Modulates Cochlear Function
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2008
Functiol prestin transduction of immature outer hair cells from normal and prestin-null mice
JARO-JOURL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 2008
Infrequency of two deletion mutations at the DFNB1 locus in patients and controls.
American jourl of medical genetics. Part A, 2008
Chronic pachymeningitis and bilateral facial paralysis secondary to rel osteodystrophy
ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 2008
Tuning of the outer hair cell motor by membrane cholesterol
JOURL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, 2007
Helper-dependent adenovirus-mediated gene transfer into the adult mouse cochlea
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2007
Altered traveling wave propagation
JARO-JOURL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 2007
Peripetrosal arachnoid cysts.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 2007
Cognition in children with sensorineural hearing loss: Etiologic considerations
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2007
Intelligence, parental depression
JOURL OF DEAF STUDIES AND DEAF EDUCATION, 2007
Surgical approaches to the hypoglossal cal
SKULL BASE-AN INTERDISCIPLIRY APPROACH, 2007
Laser-induced collagen remodeling and deposition within the basilar membrane of the mouse cochlea
JOURL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS, 2007
Invasive cerebrospil fluid cysts and cephaloceles of the petrous apex
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2006
D sequence alysis of GJB2, encoding connexin 26
American jourl of medical genetics. Part A, 2006
Circumferential petrosectomy for petrous apicitis and cranial base osteomyelitis
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2006
Dyslipidemia and auditory function
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2006
Photometric recording of transmembrane potential in outer hair cells
JOURL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 2006
Tbx1 haploinsufficiency is linked to behavioral disorders in mice and humans
PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2006
Adult spontaneous CSF otorrhea: Correlation with radiographic empty sella
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 2006
Familial. unilateral cochlear nerve aplasia
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2006
Skull base chondrosarcoma origiting from the petroclival junction
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2005
High frequency of the IVS2-2A > G D sequence variation in SLC26A5
BMC MEDICAL GENETICS, 2005
Predicting the effect of post-implant cochlear fibrosis on residual hearing
HEARING RESEARCH, 2005
Repair of iatrogenic temporal lobe encephalocele after cal wall down mastoidectomy
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2005
Magement of superior cal dehiscence syndrome with extensive skull-base deficiency
ORL-JOURL FOR OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY AND ITS RELATED SPECIALTIES, 2005
Chlorpromazine inhibits cochlear function in guinea pigs
HEARING RESEARCH, 2004
The cochlear amplifier: augmentation of the traveling wave within the inner ear.
Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 2004
Combition of aberrant interl carotid artery and persistent stapedial artery
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2004
Transjugular craniotomy for the magement of jugular foramen tumors with intracranial extension
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2004
Chronic pachymeningitis presenting as asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2004
The fate of the tumor remnt after less-than-complete acoustic neuroma resection
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 2004
Laser irradiation of the guinea pig basilar membrane
LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, 2004
Atomy of the combined retrolabyrinthine-middle fossa craniotomy.
Neurosurgical focus, 2003
Is it worthwhile to attempt hearing preservation in larger acoustic neuromas?
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2003
The effect of age on acoustic neuroma surgery outcomes
OTOLOGY & NEUROTOLOGY, 2003
Aspiration of a dental appliance in a patient with Alzheimer disease
JAMA-JOURL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 2002
Limitations to mobilizing the intrapetrous carotid artery.
The Anls of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 2002
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ANLS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 2002
Risk-benefit alysis of using the middle fossa approach for acoustic neuromas with > 10 mm
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2002
Neotal hearing loss in the indigent
Oghalai, J. S., Chen, L., Brenn, M. L., Tonini, R., Manolidis, S., 2002
Subcutaneous nodular amyloidosis: A case report and review of the literature
HUMAN PATHOLOGY, 2001
Unrecognized benign paroxysmal positiol vertigo in elderly patients
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 2000
Voltage- and tension-dependent lipid mobility in the outer hair cell plasma membrane
SCIENCE, 2000
Harvesting human hair cells
ANLS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 2000
Structural basis of outer hair cell motility or where's the motor?
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE EAR, 2000
Voltage- and drug-dependent outer hair cell plasma membrane fluidity
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERTIOL SYMPOSIUM ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN AUDIT, 2000
Transverse and lateral mobility in outer hair cell lateral wall membranes
HEARING RESEARCH, 1999
Aggressive cervical lymphoma presenting as airway obstruction
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 1999
Ionic currents and electromotility in inner ear hair cells from humans
JOURL OF NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 1998
Fluorescence-imaged microdeformation of the outer hair cell lateral wall
JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 1998
Lack of mutations in the biotin-binding region of the pyruvate carboxylase
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 1997
Imaging quiz case 2 - Soft tissue fibrosis
ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 1996
A NEURAL-NETWORK-BASED SPIKE DISCRIMITOR
JOURL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS, 1994
What is Dr. Oghalai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oghalai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629075635.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oghalai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oghalai
What is Dr. John Oghalai's specialty?
Dr. Oghalai is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Los Angeles, CA. An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions. Contact Dr. Oghalai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Oghalai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Oghalai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Keck Hospital of USC, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Oghalai accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Oghalai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Oghalai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oghalai's office at (323) 442-5581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Oghalai?
Please contact Dr. Oghalai's office at (323) 442-5581 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Oghalai have?
Dr. John Oghalai is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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