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John L. Dornhoffer, M.D. Otology and Neurotology Physician

Primary Appointment Location

Audiology Clinic
(Part of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic in Little Rock)
501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5878
New and Returning Patients
View Location View All Locations

Overview

Areas of Expertise
Ear, Nose & Throat Care
Hearing and Balance
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.8 out of 5
135 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
21 comments
John L. Dornhoffer, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Dornhoffer

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Dornhoffer

Clinical Biography

John Dornhoffer, M.D., FACS, is professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at UAMS.  He holds the Samuel D. McGill Jr. Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology Research and is director of the Division of Otology and Neurotology at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He also serves as executive director of the Prosper Meniere Society. Dr. Dornhoffer’s primary focus is treating disorders of the middle and inner ear, and he has developed numerous innovations to address hearing loss, whether that loss is due to a perforation of the ear drum (his innovative cartilage tympanoplasty technique), destruction of the hammer-anvil-stirrup hearing bone mechanism (the Dornhoffer Total Ossicular Replacement Prosthesis, Partial Ossicular Replacement Prosthesis, and Footplate Shoe), or the result of chronic disease of the middle ear (his modified mastoidectomy technique). Dr. Dornhoffer has performed hundreds of corrective procedures for patients with audiological deficits, including cochlear implantation and BAHA (bone-anchored hearing aid) placement, collaborating with the audiology departments at UAMS and at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

John Dornhoffer, M.D.

Dr. Dornhoffer's Academic Background

Administrative Roles

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Department Chair

Faculty Appointments

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor

Education and Training

Medical School
University of Kansas
Residency
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Fellowship
University of Würzburg
Fellowship
University Hospital of Zurich

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery — Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
  • Arkansas State Medical Board

Associations

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Pulaski County Medical Society

Dr. Dornhoffer's Research

Research Interests

Tinnitus; Hearing restoration surgery and ossicular reconstruction

UAMS Research Profile

Each UAMS faculty member has a research profile page that includes biographical and contact information, a list of their most recent grant activity and a list of their PubMed publications.

View Dr. Dornhoffer's research profile

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Dornhoffer

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cholesteatoma
  • Dizziness
  • Ear Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hearing Loss
  • Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Dornhoffer

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Hearing Device Implantation
  • Mastoid and Middle Ear Surgery
  • Surgery for Hearing Restoration

Dr. Dornhoffer's Areas of Expertise

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Ear, Nose & Throat Care

ENT doctors can treat issues that range from the everyday to the complex. We provide both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a wide range of conditions.

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Hearing and Balance

At UAMS Health, we have state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide the best treatment for your hearing issues.

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Locations Where Dr. Dornhoffer Practices

Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Audiology Clinic (Part of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic in Little Rock) , Primary Location

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5878
New and Returning Patients
View Location Get Directions
An aerial shot of Arkansas Children's Hospital, the sunset softening the sky in oranges and pinks.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic in Little Rock

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
View Location Get Directions

Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Recommend Provider
4.9 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.8 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.6 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.7 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.9 out of 5

Overall: 4.8 out of 5

(135 Ratings, 21 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Dornhoffer is an excellent physician who obviously cares about his patients. He listens well, and engages in good communication with his patients.

Date

Jun 5, 2023
5 out of 5

Comment

Thorough, professional,understanding!

Date

Apr 10, 2023
5 out of 5

Comment

Always good experience

Date

Apr 3, 2023
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Dornhoffer is awesome he is so intelligent kind compassionate he is an expert and explains treatment and concern with the upmost respect.

Date

Mar 27, 2023
5 out of 5

Comment

Always professional and knowledable.

Date

Mar 20, 2023
5 out of 5

Comment

Excellent experience

Date

Feb 27, 2023
More Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Dornhoffer

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

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