Dr. Carla Valenzuela, MD

Dr. Carla Valenzuela, MD

Neuro-Otologist
3801 University Dr, St. 200, Fairfax, VA
Dr. Carla V. Valenzuela is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and a board-certified Neurotologist. She earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis (Barnes Jewish Hospital). During this time, she also obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation and completed a two-year T32 research fellowship focused on investigating the origins of low-frequency hearing loss in endolymphatic hydrops and the use of electrocochleography in predicting cochlear implant performance. She then went on to complete her fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Michigan where she received extensive training in disorders of the ear and skull base, including all three surgical approaches for the management of acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas). Dr. Valenzuela is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Neurotology Society. She has clinical expertise in surgery of the ear and lateral skull base, cochlear implants and bone conduction devices, chronic otitis media and cholesteatoma, tympanic membrane perforations, otosclerosis, acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas), paragangliomas, temporal bone tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, tinnitus, facial nerve disorders, and vestibular disorders.

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Overall rating

4.80

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

4.80

About Dr. Carla Valenzuela

Dr. Carla V. Valenzuela is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and a board-certified Neurotologist. She earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis (Barnes Jewish Hospital). During this time, she also obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation and completed a two-year T32 research fellowship focused on investigating the origins of low-frequency hearing loss in endolymphatic hydrops and the use of electrocochleography in predicting cochlear implant performance. She then went on to complete her fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Michigan where she received extensive training in disorders of the ear and skull base, including all three surgical approaches for the management of acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas). Dr. Valenzuela is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Neurotology Society. She has clinical expertise in surgery of the ear and lateral skull base, cochlear implants and bone conduction devices, chronic otitis media and cholesteatoma, tympanic membrane perforations, otosclerosis, acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas), paragangliomas, temporal bone tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, tinnitus, facial nerve disorders, and vestibular disorders.

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Popular visit reasons

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Damage to the Ear and Disease of the Ear
Dizziness
Evaluation for Cochlear Implant
Meniere's Disease
Skull Base Tumor
Tinnitus (Buzzing, Clicking or Ringing in Ears)
Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Damage to the Ear and Disease of the Ear
Dizziness
Evaluation for Cochlear Implant

Office locations

2nd Floor Otolaryngology Associates - Fairfax (1 of 2)
3801 University Dr, St. 200, Fairfax, VA 22030
Otolaryngology Associates - Reston (2 of 2)
1850 Town Center Pkwy, Ste 305, Reston, VA 20190
1 of 2

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Neurotology (American Board of Otolaryngology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Washington University in St. Louis, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • University of Michigan, Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Neurotology Society

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1104207109

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.80
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Dr. Carla Valenzuela has 2 office locations, including in Reston and Fairfax, view full addresses on Dr. Valenzuela's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Carla Valenzuela have?

Dr. Carla Valenzuela is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and Neurotology (American Board of Otolaryngology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Carla Valenzuela?

Dr. Carla Valenzuela frequently sees patients for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Damage to the Ear and Disease of the Ear, Dizziness, Tinnitus (Buzzing, Clicking or Ringing in Ears), and Vertigo. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Carla Valenzuela on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Carla Valenzuela speak?

Dr. Carla Valenzuela speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Carla Valenzuela in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Dr. Carla Valenzuela. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.8/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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