Acoustic Neuroma Expert Witnesses

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...

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...

Sarasota, Florida

Otolaryngology, Otoneurology - Otology, Hearing Disorders, Balance Disorders, Facial Nerve Disorders, Meniere Disease, Acoustic Neuroma, Cochlear Implants, Bone Conduction Implants, Surgery of the Ear and Skull Base, Sinus Disorders, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, otolaryngology

Dr. Jack J. Wazen, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist with subspecialty certification in Neurotology (ear and skull base disorders) and over 40 years of clinical, surgical, and academic experience. He focuses on disorders of hearing and balance, including Meniere’s disease (inner ear disorder causing vertigo and hearing loss), acoustic neuroma (benign tumor on the hearing nerve), tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and cochlear implantation (surgically placed hearing devices). His work also includes bone-anchored hearing systems (implanted devices that transmit sound through bone) and complex skull base surgery. Dr. Wazen has held senior academic roles at Columbia University and currently serves as Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at Florida State University. He has led major hospital programs, including Chief of Staff and Chair of Surgery, and has directed multidisciplinary skull base teams. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and delivered hundreds...

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...

EL PASO, Texas

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Brain Trauma, Brain Aneurysm, Spine Trauma, Spine Tumor, Spinal Surgery, Meningioma, Brain Surgery, Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Acoustic Neuroma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Whiplash

Award winning physician with 30 years experience in the practice of Neurological surgery, certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Former Chairman and Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Currently the Director of Neurosurgery at University Medical Center of El Paso (Texas) and Nexus Neuroscience (HealthGrades Top 100 in Spinal Surgery 2025-2026). Extensive experience in review and testimony as an expert witness in Neurosurgery on behalf of plaintiff and defense. Experienced with quality assurance and peer-review in hospital and clinic settings.