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

Primary Appointment Location

Audiology Clinic
(Part of Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center)
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS 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 and Throat Care
Hearing and Balance
Pediatric Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.7 out of 5
105 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
24 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

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

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery — Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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 and 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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Pediatric Care

You want the very best medical care for your child. Our doctors care for pediatric patients with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

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Locations Where Dr. Dornhoffer Practices

Exterior of UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute building

Audiology Clinic (Part of Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center) , Primary Location

501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS 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
Arkansas Children's Hospital

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 UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute building

Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center

501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS 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

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8 out of 5
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 out of 5
Provider explained things clearly
4.8 out of 5
Provider included you in decisions
4.7 out of 5
Provider showed concern
4.8 out of 5

Overall: 4.7 out of 5

(105 Ratings, 24 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Dornhoffer is the very best Dr I've ever experienced! He is over the top in expertise! And very caring!!!!

Date

Mar 16, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Dornhoffer is always a wonderful physician. The best!

Date

Feb 20, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Dornhoffer and staff always provide excellentCare and information.

Date

Jan 14, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. [NAME] the audiologist and Dr. DORNHOFFER are the best!

Date

Nov 22, 2024
3.2 out of 5

Comment

Bad

Date

Nov 19, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

I really like Dr. Doenhoffer. He understands my hearing loss because he has the same.

Date

Nov 19, 2024
More Recent Reviews
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr Dornhoffer is the very best Dr I've ever experienced! He is over the top in expertise! And very caring!!!!

Date

Mar 16, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Dornhoffer is always a wonderful physician. The best!

Date

Feb 20, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Dornhoffer and staff always provide excellentCare and information.

Date

Jan 14, 2025
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. [NAME] the audiologist and Dr. DORNHOFFER are the best!

Date

Nov 22, 2024
3.2 out of 5

Comment

Bad

Date

Nov 19, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

I really like Dr. Doenhoffer. He understands my hearing loss because he has the same.

Date

Nov 19, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

If there was a six or seven to pick I would.

Date

Oct 31, 2024
4.2 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Dornhoffer came highly recommended, and in checking his website, I saw that he had very high ratings. He was very personable and easy to talk with. I also feel he is very knowledgeable in his field.

Date

Aug 26, 2024
4.2 out of 5

Comment

UAMS is the best as far as I am concerned. I trust them totally.

Date

Aug 26, 2024
5 out of 5

Comment

The care that I received in the clinic was exceptional. Dr. Dornhoffer and his staff answered all questions and were extremely helpful. I felt that I received absolutely the best care possible. Thank you. Bye.

Date

Aug 26, 2024

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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