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Dr. Jeffrey Sharon is an otologist (ear specialist), neurotologist (specialist in neurological ear disorders) and skull base surgeon. Director of the UCSF Balance and Falls Center, he specializes in cochlear implants (devices surgically placed in the inner ear to help patients who are deaf perceive sound). He also has expertise in treating dizziness, vertigo, hearing loss and ear infections, as well as rare or complicated ear disorders, such as cholesteatoma, vestibular schwannoma, otosclerosis and superior canal dehiscence (a problem with a bone in the inner ear, leading to hearing and balance problems).

Sharon has conducted and published research on several topics related to hearing and balance disorders. This includes patient safety in lateral skull base surgery, the use of MRI in cochlear implantation and osteoradionecrosis of the skull base (an uncommon complication of radiation therapy to the head and neck). He is especially interested in studying outcomes after treatment for vestibular disorders, and he has published studies looking at outcomes after surgery for superior canal dehiscence.

After receiving his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Sharon completed a residency in otolaryngology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Washington University in St. Louis. He completed a fellowship in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Sharon is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Auditory Society and American Neurotology Society.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Otolaryngology, Neurotology, 2018

    American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 2015

  • Fellowships

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otology / Neurotology, 2016

  • Residencies

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, Otolaryngology, 2014

  • Internship

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, Otolaryngology, 2010

  • Degree

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2009

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (6)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    184 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 24, 2025
    Excellent care, attentive to healing for optimal healing and hearing and success
    Jun 22, 2025
    He listened carefully, examined me thoroughly, and explained his findings.
    Jun 21, 2025
    The doctor was absolutely wonderful and knowledgeable.
    Jun 09, 2025
    Good
    Jun 03, 2025
    The doctor appears to be chronically late. On my first appointment waited over 2 hours and on two schedule zoom telemedicine visits the wait was over 30 minutes to 45 minutes.
    May 20, 2025
    Dr. Sharon was EXCELLENT. His Person professionalism, knowledge, expertise and communication was a true blessing. I am beyond thankful to have been evaluated and to have received his medical care.
    May 18, 2025
    Comprehensive background information was gathered. The doctor was attentive to answers and was very professional. I felt in expert hands.
    May 16, 2025
    Excellent listener, answered all my questions!
    Apr 23, 2025
    I will be definitely recommending other patients to this provider also I would recommend patient to the audiologist as well she was great
    Apr 23, 2025
    I feel so grateful to have this opportunity to learn about my condition (disease?) for 40 years from a true expert! I could not have asked for a kinder, more thorough or precise experience!
    Apr 15, 2025
    pleasant
    Apr 15, 2025
    Good
    Mar 18, 2025
    Dr. Sharon was kind and clearly an expert and that made me very confident about my treatment plan. He has a thoughtful, compassionate way of being and took the time to answer all of my questions and explain everything
    Mar 18, 2025
    Dr. Sharon is very professional, and attentive.
    Mar 14, 2025
    I recommended this provider to my esteemed boss of many years
    Mar 11, 2025
    Amazing, knowledgeable and personable!
    Feb 13, 2025
    I actually referred a highly esteemed colleague (my boss!) to Dr Sharon !
    Feb 11, 2025
    Dr. Sharon is terrific.
    Feb 04, 2025
    We are very happy with Dr. Sharon's attention to my health issue.
    Feb 04, 2025
    Thank you to Dr Sharon for taking time to see me yesterday I appreciated his work. he is a great doctor.
    Jan 14, 2025
    I left feeling like I knew just what my problem was and exactly what we are going to do to get better
    Jan 09, 2025
    First time meeting Dr.Sharon I feel he is the best ent Dr I've met He cared about my concerns and explained everything
    Dec 22, 2024
    Dr. Sharon is excellent. I drive three hours each way to see him and have to stay overnight in a hotel. All worth the visit with an extremely competent and highly respected physician.
    Nov 28, 2024
    I felt he answered all my questions truthfully and honesty
    Nov 23, 2024
    Dr. Sharon is very knowledgeable about vestibular condition and did a thorough examination. I did not find him warm or empathetic. He seemed annoyed by my questions.
    Nov 05, 2024
    5 +++ very caring, great listener, explains everything. Love Dr Sharon
    Oct 27, 2024
    I did not realize this Dr is now Involved with just one aspect of ENT, dizziness I saw him around 4 years ago when I had that problem but I had a different problem now. He was not a good help for my currant problem esp. After 6 months.He did not discuss with me what he wrote on his "notes" for patient Instructions and I have questions regarding his advise.
    Oct 22, 2024
    Great
    Sep 24, 2024
    Good
    Aug 21, 2024
    I'm very thankful to be able to br seen bu Dr. Sharon
    Aug 20, 2024
    Excellent experience
    Aug 09, 2024
    Dr Sharon has provided me with excellent care
    Jun 18, 2024
    Good
    Apr 17, 2024
    Dr Sharon gave me more treatment info than all others combined over the past year
    Apr 13, 2024
    Dr. Sharon has excellent verbal/social skills.
    Mar 27, 2024
    The provider explained the procedure and risk than may be associated with the surgery. Which I had a more informed and realistic outcome of the surgery.
    Mar 20, 2024
    The care provider was very pleasant, thourough in his explanation of the procedure and answered all of my questions satisfactorily.
    Jan 09, 2024
    Good
    Jan 09, 2024
    Excellent
    Dec 20, 2023
    Excellent care.
    Dec 15, 2023
    Dr Sharon seemed genuinely concerned for my welfare as he listened attentively and several times repeated back my concerns. He seemed to have an all inclusive stance on my well-being as he enlisted several other specialties to address my issues. I greatly appreciated his help
    Dec 13, 2023
    Dr. Sharon is truly amazing! I would definitely recommend him.
    Dec 07, 2023
    Bad
    Aug 23, 2023
    Dr. Sharon and the entire staff were extremely professional, crazy intelligent and very helpful
    Aug 23, 2023
    Excellent doctor. ProfessionalFRIENDLY
    Aug 22, 2023
    Good

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