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Dr. Seiji B Shibata, MD

Dr. Seiji B Shibata, MD

Neuro-Otologist
1370 Foothill Blvd, Ste 100, La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Seiji B. Shibata, MD, PhD, is board certified in otolaryngology with subspecialty certification in neurotology, specializing in issues with hearing and balance. He is a physician-scientist who strives to offer high-quality, compassionate care to patients in his clinic while pursuing scientific advancements in his laboratory. Dr. Shibata specializes in chronic ear disease, otosclerosis, cochlear implantation, vestibular disorders, facial nerve disorders, and skull base tumors including acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, and glomus tumors. Dr. Shibata graduated from Kansai Medical University School of Medicine in Osaka, Japan, where he earned both his medical doctorate and PhD. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Kansai Medical University Hospitals in Osaka. He then pursued further training in the United States, completing his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and his fellowship in Neurotology at the world-renowned University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Shibata has conducted cutting-edge inner ear research at both the University of Michigan and the University of Iowa. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters in his field. He is a board-certified member of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Oto-Rhino Laryngological Society of Japan. Dr. Shibata is a physician-scientist who strives to offer high-quality, compassionate care to patients in his clinic while pursuing scientific advancements in his laboratory.
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About Dr. Seiji B Shibata

Seiji B. Shibata, MD, PhD, is board certified in otolaryngology with subspecialty certification in neurotology, specializing in issues with hearing and balance. He is a physician-scientist who strives to offer high-quality, compassionate care to patients in his clinic while pursuing scientific advancements in his laboratory. Dr. Shibata specializes in chronic ear disease, otosclerosis, cochlear implantation, vestibular disorders, facial nerve disorders, and skull base tumors including acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, and glomus tumors. Dr. Shibata graduated from Kansai Medical University School of Medicine in Osaka, Japan, where he earned both his medical doctorate and PhD. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Kansai Medical University Hospitals in Osaka. He then pursued further training in the United States, completing his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and his fellowship in Neurotology at the world-renowned University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Shibata has conducted cutting-edge inner ear research at both the University of Michigan and the University of Iowa. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters in his field. He is a board-certified member of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Oto-Rhino Laryngological Society of Japan. Dr. Shibata is a physician-scientist who strives to offer high-quality, compassionate care to patients in his clinic while pursuing scientific advancements in his laboratory.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Swimmer's ear
Ear eustachian tube disorders
Hearing loss and impairment
Ear infection
Swimmer's ear
Ear eustachian tube disorders
Hearing loss and impairment
Ear infection

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Keck Medicine of USC - La Cañada Flintridge (1 of 3)
1370 Foothill Blvd, Ste 100, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
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Keck Medicine of USC - Health Sciences Campus (2 of 3)
1450 San Pablo St, Ste 5100, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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222 W Eulalia St, Ste 200, Glendale, CA 91204
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Verdugo Hills Hospital
  • Keck Hospital of USC
  • USC Norris Cancer Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology
  • Neurotology (American Board of Otolaryngology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Kansai Medical University School of Medicine
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Fellowship)
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Residency in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Fellowship in Neurotology
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Internship)
  • University of Michigan Medical Center (Fellowship)
  • Kansai Medical University (PhD)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and publications

  • 1. Mark C. Dougherty, MD, Seiji B. Shibata, MD, PhD, J. Jason Clark, MS, Franklin J. Canady, MD, Charles W. Yates, MD, and Marlan R. Hansen, MD. JNK inhibitor AS602801 reduces sporadic and NF2-associated vestibular schwannoma growth in vitro and in vivo" Journal of Neurosurgery 2022 Sep 9 PMID:36087315
  • 2. Claussen AD, Shibata SB, Kaufmann CR, Henslee A, Hansen MR. Comparative Analysis of Robotics-Assisted and Manual Insertions of Cochlear Implant Electrode Arrays. Otology and Neurotology Dec1 2022 PMID:36201552
  • 3. Iwasa Y, Klimara MJ, Yoshimura H, Walls, WD, Omichi R, West CA, Shibata SB, Ranum PT, and Smith RJH. Mutation-agnostic RNA interference and engineered replacement rescues Tmc1-related hearing loss. Life Sci Alliance 2022 Dec 27 PMID:36574989
  • 4. Raffaello M. Cutri, Seiji B. Shibata, Huan Zhang, Bruce J. Gantz, Marlan R. Hansen. Incidence of Postoperative CSF leaks in Class III Obese Patients Undergoing Middle Cranial Fossa Approach for Spontaneous CSF Leak Repair. Otology Neurotology 2023 Feb15 PMID:36791337
  • Clinician Scientist Award from the American Otologic Society

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1750674370

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Dr. Seiji B Shibata has 5 office locations, including in Los Angeles, La Cañada Flintridge, and Glendale, view full addresses on Dr. Shibata's profile.

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Dr. Seiji B Shibata is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology and Neurotology (American Board of Otolaryngology).

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Dr. Seiji B Shibata frequently sees patients for Dizziness, Ear Fullness / Popping, Ear Infection, Ear Pain, and Ear Wax Cleaning. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Seiji B Shibata on their profile.

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Dr. Seiji B Shibata speaks English.

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