Meet Dr. Hamid Djalilian - Tinnitus Specialist
About Dr. Hamid Djalilian
MD Otology & Neurotology in Irvine, CA
Dr. Hamid Djalilian is an internationally-renowned tinnitus specialist and the Chief Medical Advisor for NeuroMed Tinnitus Clinic.
Dr. Djalilian is the architect of the clinical protocols at NeuroMed which are based on his pioneering research in tinnitus science. He personally trains the clinical staff at NeuroMed, teaching them how to implement his ground-breaking tinnitus protocols that are delivering an 85-90% success rate.
Dr. Hamid Djalilian was born in Minnesota and received his MD with honors, residency, and fellowship training from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He now serves at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) as the Director of the Division of Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery and is a Professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery, and Biomedical Engineering.
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Dr. Hamid Djalilian's Personal History
| Basic Information | Details |
|---|---|
| State Medical License | California A85665 |
| Physician NPI Number | 1750331179 |
| Board Certifications | Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery – May, 2002 Renewed until May 2032Neurotology – June 2012 to June 2032 |
| Other Certifications | 1750331179 |
| Business Address | Department of Otolaryngology, University of California Irvine Medical Center University of California Irvine Medical Center 333 City Blvd Ste 525 Orange, CA 92868 |
| Phone: | (714) 456-5853 (714) 456 5747 |
| Clinic Address | UC Irvine Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic 101 City Dr. South, Pavilion 2, First Floor Orange, CA 92868 |
Dr. Hamid Djalilian's Current Positions
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| July 2015-Present | Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology Director of Otology and Neurotology Co-Director, UCI Comprehensive Skull Base Program Director, Lateral Skull Base Surgery |
| July 2015-Present | Professor of Biomedical Engineering |
| July 2010-2015 | Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering |
| July 2008-Present | Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology Director Division of Neurotology and Skull Base |
| May 2006-June 2008 | Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology Director of Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of California – Irvine Medical Center May 2006-present |
Previous Professional Positions
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 3/2005 to 4/2006 | Associate, Tower ENT, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California |
| 1/2005 to 4/2006 | Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery – Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA |
| 6/2004 to 9/2005 | Director of Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery
Los Angeles County Hospital (KDMC)
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| 8/2002 to 6/2004 | Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Director of Division of Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery University of Illinois at Chicago
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| 1/2002 to 6/2002 | Instructor of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota |
Dr. Hamid Djalilian's Medical Education
| Type | Year | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship | July 2001-June 2002 | Minnesota Ear Head and Neck Clinic (Otology Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery) |
| Residency | 1997-2001 | Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN |
| Internship | 1996-97 | Preliminary Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Medical School | June 7, 1996 | University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, M.D. awarded |
| Graduate School | 2000-incomplete | University of Minnesota Ph.D. (Thesis not completed) Thesis Project: “Genetic Study of Hereditary Meniere’s Disease” |
| Undergraduate | June, 1992 | Carleton College, Northfield, MN., B.A., Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude |
Dr. Hamid Djalilian's Other Certifications
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| March 24 – 25, 2008 | CyberKnife Certification CyberKnife Technical Training at Sunnyvale, CA |
| July 2015-Present | Professor of Biomedical Engineering |
Honors & Special Awards
| Honor / Award | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Elected President of Migraine in Otolaryngology Society | 2022-2024 |
| Innovator of the Year (nominated) | UCI 2022-3 |
| Faculty Innovation Fellow | UCI 2021-2023 |
| Semi-Finalist (BeyondTinnitus), New Venture Competition, Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, UCI Applied Innovation | 2020 |
| Semi-Finalist (Semi-Implantable Tinnitus Device), New Venture Competition, Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, UCI Applied Innovation | 2019 |
| The Triological Society: Combined Sections Meeting 1st Place Poster | January 25, 2020, Coronado, CA. |
| American Neurotology Society 1st Place Resident Research Award (Haidar) | 2017 |
| American Neurotology Society 2nd Place Poster Award (Haidar) | 2016 |
| Triological Society Honorable Mention Basic Science Thesis | 2015 |
| American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery President Elect Award for outstanding poster presentation (H Mahboubi) |
2014 |
| American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Best research presentation | (Alice Lee) 2010 |
| Who’s Who in America | 2009-present |
| Best Doctors in America | 2009-present |
| Los Angeles Magazine Southern California Super Doctors | 2009-present |
| Orange Coast Magazine Physicians of Excellence in Orange County | 2011-present |
| US News and World Report Best Doctors in America | 2012-present |
| Honor Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | 2006 |
| Clinical Scholar of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | 2005 |
| BEST ENT Network of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | 2005 |
| Lederer Pierce Research Competition 1st (Jason Cundiff, M.D.) 2nd place (Ryan Rehl, M.D.), and 3rd place (Aaron Benson, M.D.) |
2004 |
| Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare | 2003-2006 |
PATENTS Issued to Dr. Hamid Djalilian
- Direct-drive acoustic amplification using a tympanostomy tube. US9794704. Issued October 17, 2017.
- Direct drive micro hearing device. US8885860. Issued November 11, 2014. Applications
PATENTS Issued to Dr. Hamid Djalilian
- Methods and systems for treating tinnitus with transtympanic electrical stimulation. UC Case No. 2019-368-2. April 17, 2020. Priority 2019-04-25 • Filed 2020-04-27 • Granted 2023-05-09 • Published 2023-05-09
- System for irrigating the upper aerodigestive tract and neighboring areas US US20220023020A1. Priority 2020-07-22 • Filed 2021-07-21 • Published 2022-01-27
- Combination therapy for the treatment of tinnitus and other medical conditions US US20230321011A1. Priority 2018-11-16 • Filed 2023-06-14 • Published 2023-10-12
- Nerve stimulation device for treating or reducing paralysis US US20180296832A1. Priority 2015-04-09 • Filed 2018-05-30 • Published
2018-10-18
Semi-implantable hearing aid. CA3189183A1. Priority 2020-08-20 • Filed 2021-08-20 • Published 2022-02-24 - Direct drive hearing aid stimulation methods. CA3192189A1. Priority 2020-08-20 • Filed 2021-08-20 • Published 2022-02-24
Professional Associations
| Associations | Year |
|---|---|
| American Otological Society | Member Inducted 2015 |
| Triological Society | Member Inducted 2015 |
| American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery | Member |
| Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology | Member 2004-2006 |
| Chicago Laryngologic and Otologic Society | Member 2002-2004 |
| American Medical Association | Member 2002-2004 |
| AIllinois State Medical Society | Member 2002-2004 |
| Chicago Medical Society | Member 2002-2004 |
| American Society of Gene Therapy | Associate Member 1999-2001 |
Book Publications and Bibliography
Dr. Hamid Djalilian has authored two books:
- Djalilian HR. Editor, 10 Minute ENT Consult, Plural Publishing. San Diego, CA, 2009. This book covers the full-range of ENT disorders; it is the first book to guide primary care physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat problems.
- Edward C. Kuan, Bobby A. Tajudeen, Hamid R. Djalilian, Harrison W. Lin (Eds), “Skull Base Reconstruction: Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks and Skull Base Defects,” Springer Nature Publishing, 2023. This book is kept up-to-date and is ideal as comprehensive resource for any clinician and/or scientist involved in skull base reconstruction. It is available for purchase.
2023 Lectures and Presentations
Published Abstracts by Dr. Hamid Djalilian
- Karen Tawk, MD; Daim Tabba, BA, BS; Joshua K. Kim, BS; Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD; Dr. Hamid Djalilian. Mastoid T2-Hyperintensity in Patients with Migraine-Related Aural Fullness. AAO-HNSF, September 30- October 4, 2023, Nashville, Tennessee
- Adjunctive Serum Drops to Paper Patch for Tympanic Membrane Perforation. Karen Tawk, MD; Daim Tabba, BS, MD; Joshua K. Kim, BS; Madelyn Frank, BA; Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD; Dr. Hamid Djalilian, MD. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Nashville, TN 10/3/2023 (Oral presentation)
- Multicenter Exploration of the Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Tympanoplasty Outcomes Jose H. Ting, MD Jonathan Palmer, BS Benjamin D. Lovin, MD Alizah S. Gomez, MD Alex D. Sweeney, MD, Dr. Hamid Djalilian, Jacob B. Hunter, MD. American Otological Society Boston, MA 5/6-5/8/2023. (Poster)
- Prevalence of Migraine and its Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Vestibular Schwannoma (VS). Olivia La Monte, BSc Joshua Lee, BSc Victor de Cos, BSc Timothy J. Sears, BSc Omid Moshtaghi, MD Marc Schwartz, MD Rick Friedman, MD PhD. American Neurotology Society Boston, MA. 5/6-5/8/2023 (Poster)
- Nortriptyline vs. Migraine Lifestyle Modifications on Vestibular Migraine. Karen Tawk, MD Joshua K. Kim, BS Abdula Al-Seraji, BS Khodayar Goshtasbi, MD Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD, Hamid R. Djalilian, MD. American Neurotology Society, Boston, MA. 5/6/2023 (Oral presentation)
- Triamcinolone for the treatment of cochlear implant magnet displacement. The Triological Society: Combined Sections Meeting. January 26-28, 2023, Coronado, CA (Oral Presentation)
- Measurement of surfing noise exposure with the Apple watch noise application. The Triological Society: Combined Sections Meeting. January 26-28, 2023, Coronado, CA (Oral Presentation)
- Smartphone-based cognitive behavioral therapy and customized sound therapy for tinnitus: A randomized controlled trial. The Triological Society: Combined Sections Meeting. January 26-28, 2023, Coronado, CA (Oral Presentation)
- In-office paper patch placement in tympanic membrane perforation. The Triological Society: Combined Sections Meeting. January 26-28, 2023, Coronado, CA (Poster)
- The relationship between meteorological factors and google searches for cochlear and vestibular symptoms. Dr. Hamid Djalilian. The Triological Society: Combined Sections Meeting. January 26-28, 2023, Coronado, CA (Poster)
- The Current State of Regionalization in Otolaryngologic Tumor Care. Sina John Torabi, MD, Orange, CA; Khodayar Goshtasbi, Tjoson Tjoa,; Yarah M. Haidar; Hamid R. Djalilian, Edward C. Kuan. January 26-28, 2023, Coronado, CA (Poster)
Instruction Courses Faculty
| Role | Course Name | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Course Director |
Temporal Bone Dissection Course for University of Illinois at Chicago and Northwestern University residents, Chicago, IL | October 16-23, 2002 |
| Faculty | Osler Otolaryngology Board Review Course, Lectures and Mock Oral Examinations. Chicago, IL | April 2003 |
| Faculty | Avoiding Complications in Otologic Surgery Using the Pre-operative CT and MR Imaging – American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Orlando, FL, | September 24, 2003 |
| Director | Temporal Bone Dissection Course for University of Illinois at Chicago residents, Chicago, IL | October 20-25, 2003 |
| Faculty | Osler Otolaryngology Board Review Course, Lectures and Mock Oral Examinations. Chicago, IL | April 2004 |
| Course Director |
Temporal Bone Dissection Course for Charles Drew University, Los Angeles, CA | June 18, 2005 |
| Course Director |
Facial Nerve Monitoring by Drs. Djalilian and Greene. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Los Angeles, CA | September 27, 2005 |
| Co-Director | Lifechips Seminar on Otolaryngology by Drs. Bachman, Djalilian, Zeng | April 2007 |
| Course Director |
Temporal Bone Dissection Course for Charles Drew University, Los Angeles, CA | June 18, 2005 |
| Faculty | The 10 Minute History and Physical of the Dizzy Patient, a UC Irvine Otolaryngology Review | June 8, 2007 |
| Course Director |
Temporal Bone Dissection Course, UC Irvine | October 2007 |
| Faculty | Otolaryngology Update | February 2008 |
| Co-Director | Center for Hearing Research Symposium | April 2008 |
| Faculty | UC Irvine Otolaryngology Review | June 2008 |
| Course Director |
Temporal Bone Dissection Course. UC Irvine | October 2008 |
| Faculty | UC Irvine Otolaryngology Review | June 2009 |
| Course Director |
Skull Base Symposium UC Irvine | April 2009 |
| Faculty | Tinnitus: Evaluation and Management at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, San Francisco, CA | September 2011 |
| Course Director |
Head and Neck Radiology Bootcamp, Palm Desert, CA | February 2013 |
| Course Director |
Temporal Bone Dissection Course, UC Irvine | October 2017 |
| Faculty | Oregon Health Sciences University Temporal bone course | January 2018 |
Dr. Hamid Djalilian's Published Research Papers
A. Dr. Hamid Djalilian's Peer Reviewed Papers
- Frank M, Abouzari M, Djalilian HR, “Meniere's disease is a manifestation of migraine,” Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery, Oct 2023
- Tawk K, Goshtasbi K, Frank M, Martin EC, Abouzari M, Djalilian HR, “Triamcinolone Injection for Cochlear Implant Magnet Adherence Issues,” Otol Neurotol, Sept 2023
- Nasrollahi T, Borrelli M, Lin HW, Djalilian HR, “Cogan Syndrome: A Case Study and Review of the Literature,” Ear Nose Throat J, Sept 2023
- Kureshi S, Stowe C, Francis J, Djalilian H, “Circadian therapy interventions for glymphatic dysfunction in concussions injuries: A narrative review,” Sci Prog, 2023 Jul-Sept 2023
- Youner ER, Chillakuru YR, Xu H, Dedmon M, Labadie R, Djalilian H, Mahboubi H, Westerberg B, Vaisbuch Y, Blevins N, Chen J, Lin V, Joyce MG, Moncada PX, Dabiri S, Gurgel RK, Kouhi A, Monfared AS, “Content Validity of a High-Fidelity Surgical Middle Ear Simulator: A Randomized Prospective International Multicenter Trial,” Otol Neurotol, Aug 2023
- Tawk K, Kim JK, Frank M, Goshtasbi K, Abouzari M, Djalilian HR, “Correlation Between Laterality of Hearing Loss and Migraine Features in Menière's Disease,” Otol Neurotol, Aug 2023
- Brooks KA, Tawk K, Djalilian HR, Hobson CE, “Migraine management for the otolaryngologist. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol,” Jul 2023
- Umemoto KK, Tawk K, Mazhari N, Abouzari M, Djalilian HR. “Management of Migraine-Associated Vestibulocochlear Disorders,” Audiol Res. Jul 2023
- Muhonen EG, Abouzari M, Yang Y, Zeng FG, Djalilian HR, Audiometric Validation of a Smart Watch Decibel Meter,” JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery, Mar 2023
- Birkenbeuel JL, Tawk K, Martin EC, Abouzari M, Djalilian HR, “Treatment of Stapedial Myoclonus as a Migraine-Related Phenomenon. Otol Neurotol,” April 2023
- Lee A, Abouzari M, Akbarpour M, Risbud A, Lin HW, Djalilian HR, “A proposed association between subjective nonpulsatile tinnitus and migraine,” World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Oct 2022
- Abiri A, Goshtasbi K, Birkenbeue JL, Lin HW, Djalilian HR, Hsu FPK, Kuan EC. “Obesity as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Adverse Events in Skull Base Surgery,” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, Dec 2022
- Suh MW, Tran P, Richardson M, Sun S, Xu Y, Djalilian HR, Lin HW, Zeng FG. Electric hearing and tinnitus suppression by noninvasive ear stimulation,” Hear Res. March 2022
- Benjamin T, Gillard D, Abouzari M, Djalilian HR, Sharon JD, “Vestibular and auditory manifestations of migraine,” Curr Opin Neurology, Feb 2022
- Mallampalli MP, Rizk HG, Kheradmand A, Beh SC, Abouzari M, Bassett AM, Buskirk J, Ceriani CEJ, Crowson MG, Djalilian H, Goebel JA, Kuhn JJ, Luebke AE, Mandalà M, Nowaczewska M, Spare N, Teggi R, Versino M, Yuan H, Zaleski-King A, Teixido M, Godley F, “Care Gaps and Recommendations in Vestibular Migraine: An Expert Panel Summit“, Front Neurology, Jan 2022
- Abiri A, Goshtasbi K, Birkenbeue JL, Lin HW, Djalilian HR, Hsu FPK, Kuan EC. Obesity as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Adverse Events in Skull Base Surgery,” Jan 2022 And as far back as the following (many additional publications not included here):
- Mahboubi H, Haidar YM, Kiumehr S, Ziai K, Djalilian HR, “Customized Versus Noncustomized Sound Therapy for Treatment of Tinnitus: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial,” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, Oct 2017
- Ziai K, Moshtaghi O, Mahboubi H, Djalilian HR, “Tinnitus Patients Suffering from Anxiety and Depression: A Review,” Int Tinnitus J, 2017 Jun 2017
- Zeng FG, Djalilian H, Lin H. “Tinnitus treatment with precise and optimal electric stimulation: opportunities and challenges,” Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, Oct 2015
- Mahboubi H, Oliaei S, Kiumehr S, Dwabe S, Djalilian HR, “The prevalence and characteristics of tinnitus in the youth population of the united states,” Laryngoscope, April 2013
- Mahboubi H, Ziai K, Brunworth J, Djalilian HR. “Accuracy of tinnitus pitch matching using a web-based protocol,” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, Oct 2012
- Reavis KM, Rothholtz VS, Tang Q, Carroll JA, Djalilian H, Zeng FG, “Temporary Suppression of Tinnitus by Modulated Sounds,” J Assoc Res Otolaryngol, April 2012
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Roy S, Benson AG, Regala C, McDonald TA, Leman T, “Transcanal cochlear implantation under monitored anesthesia care,” Otology and Neurotology 2005
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Lessan K, Grami V, Pambuccian S, Spellman S, Low WC, Hall WA, Ondrey FG, “A new immune-competent animal model of mucosally derived squamous cell carcinoma,” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2004
- Rayner MG, King T, Djalilian HR, Smith S, Levine SC, “Resolution offacial stimulation in otosclerotic cochlear implants,” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2003
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Tekin Muhammet, Hall WA, Adams GL, “Metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma to the brain,” Auris Nasus Larynx, 2002
- Zheng Y, Schachern PA, H. R. Djalilian HR, Paparella MM, “Temporal Bone Histopathology Related to Cochlear Implantation in Congenital Malformation of the Bony Cochlea,” Otology Neurotology, 2002
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Tsuboi Y, Ozeki M, Tekin M, Djalilian AR, Obritsch W, Lin J, “Feline immunodeficiency virus mediated gene therapy of the middle ear mucosa cells,” Auris Nasus Laryngus, 2002
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Gapany M, Levine SC, “Reconstruction of Complicated Skull Base Defects Utilizing Free Tissue Transfer,” Skull Base Surgery, 2002
- Janus SC, H. R. Djalilian HR, Levine SC, Keel S, “Radiology quiz case 1. Otitis interna carcinomatosa,” Arch Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2002
- Silver R, H. R. Djalilian HR, Levine SC, “High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Human Cochlea,” Laryngoscope, 2002
- H. R. Djalilian HR, King TA, Smith SS, Levine SC, “Cochlear implantationin the elderly: Results and quality-of-life assessment,” Annals of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology, 2002
- Paparella MM, H. R. Djalilian HR, “Etiology, pathophysiology of symptoms, and pathogenesis of Meniere's disease,” Otolaryngology Clinics of North America, 2002
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Faust RA, King TA, Levine SC, “Securing cochlear implants to the skull: Alternate methods,” Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal, 2001
- Hall WA, H. R. Djalilian HR, Nussbaum ES, “Long term survivors of metastatic cancer to the brain,” Med Oncol, 2000
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Linzie B, Maisel RH, “Malignant teratoma of the thyroid: review of literature and report of a case,” NIH and American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2000
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Paparella MM, “The Atelectatic Ear,” Current Opinion inOtolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, 2000
- Imola MJ, Gapany M, Grund F, H. R. Djalilian HR, Fehling S, Adams G, “Technetium 99m Single Positron Emission Computed Tomography Scanning for Assessing Mandible Invasion in Oral Cavity Cancer,” Laryngoscope, 2001
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Hall WA, “Malignant gliomas of the cerebellum: Ananalytical review,” NIH and Journal of Neurooncology, 1998
- H. R. Djalilian HR, Shah MV, Hall WA, “Radiographic incidence ofmulticentric malignant gliomas. Surgical Neurology” NIH, 1999
- Nussbaum ES, H. R. Djalilian HR, Cho KH, Hall WA, “Brain metastases:Histology, multiplicity, surgery, and survival,” 1996
- Hall WA, H. R. Djalilian HR, Sperduto PW, Cho KH, Gerbi BJ, Gibbons J, Rohr M, Clark HB, “Stereotactic radiosurgery for recurrent malignant gliomas,” Journal of Clinical Oncology, 1995
Dr. Hamid Djalilian's Personal Interests
Pickleball and table tennis.
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