Jeffrey D. Sharon

MD

Neurotologist
Otologist
Skull base surgeon

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.

  • Education

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2009

  • Residencies

    Washington University in St. Louis, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2014

  • Fellowships

    Johns Hopkins Medicine, Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, 2016

  • Board Certifications

    Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Where I see patients (5)

    My reviews

    4.7

    Overall Experience
    212 Ratings
    About our process
    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
    Aug 11, 2023
    Thanks for the visit. It's always great to have my questions taken seriously and it's great to feel that the doc isn't in a big hurry.
    Jul 20, 2023
    Issues with recommended follow up appointment scheduling.
    Jul 19, 2023
    The doctor was awesome! He helped possibly find an answer that we couldnt find for two years with other doctors. He explained everything to make sure he understood correctly, he was nice and understanding, he took the words right out of my child's mouth. It is nice to get an actual possible treatment then a "drink a lot of water" by all other doctors we've visited. He explained all treatment options very well. And made my daughter very comfortable. Everyone who spoke with us made my daughter comfortable (and she has anxiety). And he took all the time he needed to understand completely, which we appreciate. Thank you!
    Jul 12, 2023
    He is very passionate about his job and what is next in his world of, how to fix this person whom ever they may be. He has trust in what he does and believes it will be a day all will be healed. I agree with him. He nor I want anyone in pain.
    Jun 13, 2023
    I work on health care and Dr. Sharon is among the best providers I have ever had. I feel very lucky to be his patient.
    May 31, 2023
    Excellent and knowledge of my condition
    May 19, 2023
    Dr. Sharon did not demonstrate a lot of empathy for my issues, and it felt like he just offered surgery and not a lot of answers. It felt like he was in a rush to leave. I've had different experiences with other ENTs, so it felt unfortunate to feel this way, especially since I waited so long to see him.
    May 18, 2023
    Doctor was abrasive, condescending and talked over me. He listened but at the same time it was a struggle to talk with him.
    May 17, 2023
    The dr never asked if I understood my diagnosis and NEVER not once did he mention any after care
    May 16, 2023
    I did not feel like the care provider cared or tried to help me with my health issue.
    May 09, 2023
    Dr. Jeffrey Sharon was excellent! Exceptional doctor, very involved in his speciality. After 15 years of seeing different doctors about my ailment, Dr. Sharon was the first to offer a credible diagnosis and treatment options. I am so grateful that he is part of your practice.
    Apr 25, 2023
    Provider was very good
    Apr 23, 2023
    Wasn't aware that a PA was doing the initial consultation
    Apr 14, 2023
    very good
    Apr 11, 2023
    It was awesome
    Mar 17, 2023
    While Dr. Sharon is an excellent doctor, the scheduling of appointments and wait times are hideously long
    Feb 20, 2023
    Dr. Sharon was excellent!
    Feb 10, 2023
    Very good experience.
    Feb 08, 2023
    Dr Sharon was awesome. He addressed alll my concerns and went overboard than any other physician in addressing my severe hearing loss by writing the questions on his computer for me to read.
    Jan 28, 2023
    Dr Sharon was fantastic
    Jan 28, 2023
    A poor for the last question due to difficulty getting an appointment and then the wait time.
    Jan 11, 2023
    I'm happy now with my hearing and don't have to wear hearing aids like before. Dr Sharon is a great doctor with great service. Thank you so much to Dr Sharon.
    Jan 11, 2023
    Dr Sharon was professional, personable.
    Dec 19, 2022
    The provider was very rude and made the environment hostile. I was pressured to inform him of my therapy session and why I was attending them. After politely giving him a reason for seeing a therapist he was pressuring me to inform him further details by asking me what else a few times. I then informed him I did not want to disclose that kind of information to him. He was in a rush and informed me he had other patients to see. This was unfair as I was his patient and wanted to get all the information I could as well as all my questions needed answers. Most of my appointment's time was taken up re-explaining what I had informed the assistant instead of actually getting information and answers. I asked the provider if the nurse had mentioned anything to him about what brought me in that day and he said no.
    Dec 14, 2022
    Dr. Sharon is simply the best.
    Dec 10, 2022
    Dr. Jeffrey Sharon is patient, kind, articulate, and brilliant!
    Dec 07, 2022
    Fair instructions on powder puff only as to how often but I didn't ask either
    Nov 30, 2022
    Dr Sharon is courteous, kind and a good listener.
    Nov 27, 2022
    Dr Sharon is a very good doctor and always takes good care of me.

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