Joni K. Doherty, MD, PhD, an Otolaryngologist with Keck Hospital of USC
Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Joni K. Doherty, who serves patients in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Doherty, a highly skilled otolaryngologist, serves as the Division Chief of Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery at Keck Hospital of USC. Committed to providing high-quality and compassionate care in her clinic, she concurrently focuses on advancing clinical practices in the fields of otology and neurotology.
Her clinic interests encompass a range of areas, including chronic ear disease, otosclerosis, cochlear implantation, vestibular disorders, and skull base tumors such as acoustic neuromas and meningiomas.
As an educator, Dr. Doherty holds the position of Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She is also the Program Director for the Neurotology Fellowship Program at USC.
A California native who grew up in Los Angeles County, Dr. Doherty graduated with Honors from UCLA, and earned her Medical Degree and Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Cell Biology from The Oregon Health & Sciences University. Her residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery took place at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at the renowned House Clinic in Los Angeles.
After her fellowship, Dr. Doherty joined the faculty at UCSD, securing an NIH training grant for her research on vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) biology. Subsequently, she served as a senior scientist at the House Research Institute, balancing her time between neurotology practice in Orange County and research before joining the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
At the forefront of cutting-edge research on the genetics and biology of inner ear disorders, Dr. Dohert has conducted studies at the House Ear Institute, the University of California, San Diego, and the University of California, Los Angeles, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Board certified in otolaryngology and neurotology, Dr. Doherty is a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. In addition, she is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors, specialize in disorders of the head and neck, ranging from hearing loss to cancer.
In her professional journey, Dr. Doherty has contributed to numerous research publications and authored textbook chapters in her specialized field.
Outside of her professional commitments, she finds enjoyment in activities such as yoga, swimming, cooking, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Learn More about Dr. Joni K. Doherty:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2076089-Joni-Doherty-Otolaryngologist or through the Keck School of Medicine of USC, https://keck.usc.edu/faculty-search/joni-kristin-doherty/
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