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John L. Dornhoffer, M.D. Otolaryngologist

Overview

Areas of Expertise
Ear, Nose & Throat Care
Hearing and Balance
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.6 out of 5
235 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
54 comments

Primary Appointment Location

Audiology Clinic
501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute, 3rd Floor, Otolaryngology/ENT
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
New and Returning Patients
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John L. Dornhoffer, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Dornhoffer

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS 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.

Conditions Treated

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

  • Balance Problems
  • Dizziness
  • Ear Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hearing Loss
  • Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

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

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

Dr. Dornhoffer's Areas of Expertise

Image of a close-up of female doctor analyzing girl's ear with otoscope in hospital.

Ear, Nose & Throat Care

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Hearing and Balance

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Dr. Dornhoffer's Academic Background

Administrative Roles

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Department Chair

Faculty Appointments

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor

Education

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
  • 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

Latest Publications

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    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

    Locations Where Dr. Dornhoffer Practices

    Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

    Audiology Clinic , Primary Location

    501 Jack Stephens Drive
    Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute, 3rd Floor, Otolaryngology/ENT
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    (501) 686-8000
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions
    Providers with Patient

    Arkansas Children’s

    1 Children's Way
    Little Rock, AR 72202

    Appointment Phone Number
    (501) 364-4000
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions
    Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

    Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic

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

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

    Patient Ratings & Reviews

    Average Ratings

    Explained Things Clearly
    0.0 out of 5
    Listened Carefully
    4.7 out of 5
    Knew Important Medical History
    4.4 out of 5
    Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
    4.5 out of 5
    Trust Provider
    4.7 out of 5
    Recommend Provider
    4.8 out of 5

    Overall: 4.6 out of 5

    (235 Ratings, 54 Comments)

    Individual Reviews

    4 out of 5

    Comment

    Like to know which ear types he might recommend go for my problems.

    Date

    Nov 25, 2019
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Was all good

    Date

    Nov 25, 2019
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    UAMS is the BEST!

    Date

    Nov 22, 2019
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    I can't express enough gratitude towards Dr. Dornhoffer and his staff they are always courteous and explain everything to the point, answer questions if any asked. I just greatly appreciate the team that Dr. Dornhoffer has. Outstanding Team!!!!!!!!

    Date

    Nov 4, 2019
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Doctor and nurses very interested in my hearing loss and gave me information and phone #'s to call for help getting help.

    Date

    Nov 4, 2019
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Great experience! Provider is professional and made me feel at ease. She listened to me and help me understand the issues that were going on and provided solutions for me. She also educated me on cleaning and care for my hearing aids. I am grateful to be able to hear again!

    Date

    Oct 9, 2019
    More Reviews

    Make an Appointment With Dr. Dornhoffer

    New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

    Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

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