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Board Certification
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American Board of Otolaryngology (Sub: Neurotology)
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Espahbodi for compassionate, patient-centered care and clear communication. Reviewers say she listens carefully, takes time to explain diagnoses, risks, and treatment options in understandable terms, and provides reassurance before procedures. Many note her surgical skill, professionalism, and excellent bedside manner, and report improved outcomes and confidence in their care.
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510 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
-Assistant Professor |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Otolaryngology (Sub: Neurotology)
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Education history
| Fellowship | Neurotology - University of Utah School of Medicine | Fellow |
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| Fellowship | Pediatric Otolaryngology - The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Fellow |
| Residency | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Internship | Biomedical Research - National Institutes of Health | Intern |
| Undergraduate | Major: Biochemistry; Supplementary Major: Spanish - University of Notre Dame | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Karkoutli A, Ahmad JG, Takkoush S, Johnson K, Espahbodi M, Gurgel RK, Patel NS (2026). The Impact of Robot-Assisted Electrode Insertion on Cochlear Implant Surgery Time: A Retrospective Study. Otol Neurotol.
- Espahbodi M, Trautwein P, Zwolan TA, Patel NS, Gurgel RK (2026). Trends in Bilateral Cochlear Implantation Among Children, Adults, and Older Adults in the United States. Otol Neurotol.
- Espahbodi M, Syed A, Tu A, Seidman MD, Danner CJ, Allen KP, Bartels LJ, Ahsan SF, Voelker CCJ, Deep NL, Hunter JB, Chiffer RC, Michaelides EM, Elrakhawy M, Miller MW, Lin HW, Djalilian HR, Vivas EX, Angeli SI, Hoa M, Kim HJ, Widick MH, Stidham KR, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Doerfer KW, Koka K, Harris MS (2026). Multi-Frequency Electrocochleography Results in Fewer Drop Alarms During Cochlear Implant Insertion. Laryngoscope.
- Karkoutli A, Bestourous DE, Espahbodi M, Patel NS, Carlson ML, Gurgel RK (2026). Current State of Temporal Bone Education: National Survey of U.S. Otolaryngology Residency Programs. Laryngoscope.
- Mendenhall TJ, Babajanian EE, Anderson CM, Pitt CL, Tooker EL, Carlson ML, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi M (2026). Pediatric Cochlear Implantation for Single-Sided Deafness After Temporal Bone Fracture. Otol Neurotol.
- Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Durham AR, Johnson K, Gurgel RK, Patel NS (2026). A Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant Electrodes. Otol Neurotol.
- Steele JL, Ewer NJ, Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Lee MS, Wiggins RH, Espahbodi M, Patel NS, Gurgel RK (2025). Frailty, Surgical Time, and Surgical Complications Increase Length of Stay Following Large Vestibular Schwannoma Resection. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 174(2), 495-502.
- Ahmad JG, Karkoutli A, Takkoush S, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi M, Patel NS (2025). A Novel Irrigation System That Decreases Fluid Consumption During Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery. Otol Neurotol, 47(1), e23-e26.
- Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Patel NS (2025). Transcanal Cochlear Implantation in X-linked Gusher Syndrome With Novel Technique of Securing the Electrode Lead and Preventing Receiver Stimulator Migration. Otol Neurotol, 46(10), e552.
- Bellamkonda N, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, McCrary HC, Espahbodi M, Patel NS (2025). Succinate Dehydrogenase Pathogenic Variants Among Older Adults With Head and Neck Paragangliomas. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol, 10(6), e70302.
- Ewer N, Takkoush S, Steele JL, Smith HJ, Lee MS, Espahbodi M, Wiggins RH 3rd, Couldwell WT, Gurgel RK, Patel NS (2025). Impact of MRI Cochlear FLAIR Signal on Hearing Preservation after Middle Fossa Vestibular Schwannoma Resection. Otol Neurotol, 46(9), e428-e433.
- Beiriger J, Bellamkonda N, White MJ, Liang S, Espahbodi M, Naumer A, Patel N, Buchmann LO, McCrary HC (2025). Implementation of point-of-care genetic testing for head and neck paragangliomas: early experience and future directions. Oral Oncol, 168, 107600.
- Steele JL, Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Ahmad JG, Urdang ZD, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi M (2025). Long-Term Outcomes of Adult Temporal Bone Fractures With Hearing Loss: Results of a Multinational Database Analysis. Laryngoscope.
- Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Mendenhall TJ, Bramwell ML, Steele JL, Espahbodi M, Patel NS, Gurgel RK (2025). Hearing Benefits of Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults With Asymmetric Hearing Loss. Otol Neurotol, 46(5), 515-520.
- Loosli AM, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi M (2025). Transmastoid Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repair After Retrosigmoid Approach for Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma With Hearing Preservation. Otol Neurotol, 46(6), e229.
- Espahbodi M, Trautwein P, Bestourous DE, Zwolan TA, Nassiri AM, Carlson ML, Erbele ID, Patel NS, Gurgel RK (2025). Access to Cochlear Implantation: Trends in Surgeon Volume and Training. Laryngoscope.
- Berezovsky AN, Espahbodi M, LaPrade SL, Friedland DR, Harris MS (2024). Cardiovascular Diseases and Sensorineural Hearing Loss-A Systematic Review of the Literature. Otol Neurotol, 46(1), 23-30.
- Marinelli JP, Rahne T, Dornhoffer JR, Lohse CM, Cottrell J, Thomas Roland J Jr, Thompson NJ, Brown KD, Lucas JC, Babu SC, Lindquist NR, Perkins EL, Tan D, Lane JI, Hunter JB, Harvey E, Deep NL, Cerasiello SY, Kircher ML, Espahbodi M, Tooker EL, West NC, Caye-Thomasen P, Carlson ML, Plontke SK (2024). Cochlear Implantation With Sporadic Inner Ear Schwannomas: Outcomes in 106 Patients From an International Multi-Institutional Study. Otol Neurotol, 46(1), 10-18.
- Steele JL, Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Ahmad JG, Urdang ZD, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi M (2024). Long-term outcomes of pediatric temporal bone fractures with hearing loss: Results of a multinational database analysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 188, 112186.
- Espahbodi M, Edwards KM, Goudy SL, Penn EB Jr, Manthiram K (2024). Assessment of recurrent fever among children undergoing tonsillectomy. BMC Pediatr, 24(1), 835.
- Dornhoffer JR, Marinelli JP, Lohse CM, Cottrell J, McMenomey SO, Roland JT Jr, Thompson NJ, Brown KD, Lucas JC, Babu SC, Lindquist NR, Perkins EL, Rahne T, Plontke SK, Tan D, Hunter JB, Harvey E, Deep NL, Cerasiello SY, Kircher ML, Espahbodi M, Tooker EL, Lloyd SKW, Carlson ML (2024). Comparing Cochlear Implant Outcomes in 100 Patients With Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma Managed With Observation, Radiosurgery, or Microsurgery: A Multi-Institutional Review. Otol Neurotol, 45(10), e719-e726.
- Bellamkonda N, Tooker EL, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, Kohlmann W, McCrary HC, Patel NS, Espahbodi M (2024). Management of bilateral head and neck paragangliomas at a single-institution across four decades. Head Neck, 47(1), 386-393.
- Tooker EL, Hamilton CA, Takkoush S, Espahbodi M, Patel NS, Gurgel RK (2024). Comparing Approaches for Repair of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.
- Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Pitt C, Patel NS (2024). Hearing outcomes following reimplantation of functional legacy cochlear implants. Am J Otolaryngol, 45(4), 104346.
- Tooker EL, Espahbodi M, Durham AR, Gurgel RK, Patel NS (2024). Staged implantation of active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) after explantation of older generation bone anchored hearing aids (BAHAs): Surgical outcomes and approach to management. Am J Otolaryngol, 45(4), 104328.
- So RJ, Franks Z, Espahbodi M, Ryan MA, Jenks C, Walsh J (2023). Clinical Presentation of Pediatric Recurrent Croup: Implications for Diagnosis. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 62(8), 871-878.
- Tooker EL, Wiggins RH 3rd, Espahbodi M, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, Greenberg SE, Patel NS (2023). The Natural History of Observed SDHx-Related Head and Neck Paragangliomas Using Three-Dimensional Volumetric Tumor Analysis. Otol Neurotol, 44(9), 931-940.
- Espahbodi M, Harvey E, Livingston AJ, Montagne W, Kozlowski K, Jensen J, Liu X, Juan W, Tarima S, Rusch M, Harris MS (2022). Association of Self-Reported Coping Strategies With Speech Recognition Outcomes in Adult Cochlear Implant Users. Otol Neurotol, 43(8), e888-e894.
- Harvey E, Peterson E, Fee R, Espahbodi M, Beste D, Robey T (2022). The impact of a fast-track questionnaire in pediatric paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFMD). Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 162, 111252.
- Samuels TL, Khampang P, Espahbodi M, McCormick CA, Chun RH, McCormick ME, Yan K, Kerschner JE, Johnston N (2021). Association of Pepsin With Inflammatory Signaling and Effusion Viscosity in Pediatric Otitis Media. Laryngoscope, 132(2), 470-477.
- Espahbodi M, Samuels TL, McCormick C, Khampang P, Yan K, Marshall S, McCormick ME, Chun RH, Harvey SA, Friedland DR, Johnston N, Kerschner JE (2020). Analysis of Inflammatory Signaling in Human Middle Ear Cell Culture Models of Pediatric Otitis Media. Laryngoscope, 131(2), 410-416.
- Livingston AJ, Espahbodi M, Harvey SA, Albano K, Quinet SA, Bovi JA, Friedland DR (2020). Gamma Knife Treatment of Vestibular Schwannoma Planned With Computed Tomography Cisternography. Adv Radiat Oncol, 6(3), 100631.
- Espahbodi M, Kallenbach SL, Thorgerson AA, Huang CC, Shay SG, McCormick ME, Chun RH (2020). The direct laryngoscopy and rigid bronchoscopy findings and the subsequent management of infants with failed extubations. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 138, 110268.
- Kallenbach SL, Espahbodi M, Amos LB, Beste DJ, Chun RH (2020). Primary tracheocutaneous fistula closure with immediate transition to nocturnal noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in two children with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 134, 110019.
- Espahbodi M, Kallenbach S, Huang CC, Chun RH, McCormick ME (2020). Significance of positive tracheal cultures in the 30 days following tracheostomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 134, 110028.
- Wheeler S, Espahbodi M, Lazar A, Brookes CCD, Harris MS (2020). Hemihypertrophy With Multiple Facial and Cranial Osteomas Causing External Auditory Canal Obliteration. Otol Neurotol, 41(6), e763-e764.
- Espahbodi M, Michel MA, Harris MS (2019). Bilateral Persistent Stapedial Arteries Associated With Abnormal Lower Extremity Bone Growth. Otol Neurotol, 41(2), e288-e289.
- Espahbodi M, Yan K, Chun RH, McCormick ME (2017). Management trends of infantile hemangioma: A national perspective. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 104, 84-87.
- Lennon CJ, Hunter JB, Mistry AM, Espahbodi M, Deasey M, Niesner KJ, Labadie RF (2017). NIH Funding within Otolaryngology: 2005-2014. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 157(5), 774-780.
- Chinnadurai K, Fenlason L, Bridges B, Espahbodi M, Chinnadurai S, Blood-Siegfried J (2016). Implementation of a Sustainable Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocol in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Managua, Nicaragua. Dimens Crit Care Nurs, 35(6), 323-331.
- Espahbodi M, Sweeney AD, Lennon KJ, Wanna GB (2015). Facial nerve stimulation associated with cochlear implant use following temporal bone fractures. Am J Otolaryngol, 36(4), 578-82.
- Carlson ML, White JR Jr, Espahbodi M, Haynes DS, Driscoll CL, Aksamit AJ, Pawate S, Lane JI, Link MJ (2014). Cranial base manifestations of neurosarcoidosis: a review of 305 patients. Otol Neurotol, 36(1), 156-66.
- Espahbodi M, Carlson ML, Fang TY, Thompson RC, Haynes DS (2014). Small vestibular schwannomas presenting with facial nerve palsy. Otol Neurotol, 35(5), 895-8.
- ODaniel PI, Peng Z, Pi H, Testero SA, Ding D, Spink E, Leemans E, Boudreau MA, Yamaguchi T, Schroeder VA, Wolter WR, Llarrull LI, Song W, Lastochkin E, Kumarasiri M, Antunes NT, Espahbodi M, Lichtenwalter K, Suckow MA, Vakulenko S, Mobashery S, Chang M (2014). Discovery of a new class of non-β-lactam inhibitors of penicillin-binding proteins with Gram-positive antibacterial activity. J Am Chem Soc, 136(9), 3664-72.
- Lee M, Ikejiri M, Klimpel D, Toth M, Espahbodi M, Hesek D, Forbes C, Kumarasiri M, Noll BC, Chang M, Mobashery S (2012). Structure-Activity Relationship for Thiirane-Based Gelatinase Inhibitors. ACS Med Chem Lett, 3(6), 490-495.
- Testero SA, Lee M, Staran RT, Espahbodi M, Llarrull LI, Toth M, Mobashery S, Chang M (2010). Sulfonate-containing thiiranes as selective gelatinase inhibitors. ACS Med Chem Lett, 2(2), 177-81.
Knowledgeable professional who is very concerned with your health.
Dr. Espahbodi is an amazing surgeon! When we got to her office for my son she was very compassionate about helping us get answers. When she said the next step was exploratory surgery I was so scared. She was very thorough in explaining what she is going into to do. She gave a lot of 'if's' she explained if this happened then this is what we will have to do to fix it. She also explained the risks. She made me feel a bit more comfortable with the surgery. When she was able to get in to his ear for the surgery she tried very hard not to have to do a major procedure. But she ended up having to do a very complicated surgery. She did amazing and she gave us a lot of confidence that what she had done had worked. She made it so my son could hear again!! Thank you so much!
She was amazing. She also assisted when I had a tumor removed a couple of years ago .
She is amazing! So kind and friendly! Thorough, offered valuable suggestions. Love her!
I can tell that she truly cares about me.
Excellent doctor and very good at stents, thank you very much for your care. [TRANSLATED]
Clear and understandable communications
Mana is a very Special Dr Very knowledgeable I highly recommend her
Kind, caring, professional who listened carefully to my concerns, offered idea's and suggestions to help my hearing problems which I greatly appreciated.
She is a wonderful and caring doctor. I trust her and am confident in her abilities.
Dr. Espahbodi is a wonderful, skilled and patient doctor with the best bedside manner, very kind, attentive, clear and compassionate, highest recommendation
She was totally awesome. Shes caring in ever way. All her staff were She took all the time I needed went over all the things I was concerned about I would recommend her and staff to everyone Thank you
Dr Espahbodi really listened to me and took time answering my questions and teaching me about my condition. She explains things so I can clearly understand. She is very knowledgeable and compassionate.
Amazing doctor! She is a caring and attentive provider. I greatly appreciate her direct communication for which options exist were available for treatment. Grateful she is here and delivering such great service.
I was very impressed and happy with Dr Espahbodi. Her compassion and approachability were matched with her knowledge and professionalism. Would highly recommend her.
Oh. She is young and elequent in her tongue She attracts patient in easy way of explaining our status in our ent problem and gives a good and extra ordinary hope as if we have no problem and if we have problem she says not to worry and it will be wiped out from our worries. A great doctor. Wish her all the best.
I would recommend Dr. Espahbodi to anyone with hearing and ear problems.
Mama was respectful and courteous. She also was aware of my concerns and she explained everything to both me and my husband in case I didn't hear or understand. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking the kind of care I need. She is awesome!
Dr Espahbodi is a dedicated physician and surgeon. She is friendly & explained in detail how she would remove the tumor in my ear and what to expect post surgery. I am very happy with how my ear has healed with very few side effects.
Dr. Espahbodi was very caring and knowledgeable regarding my suffering with 6 months of vertigo and dizziness. She took all the time we needed and answered my questions and gave a sound plan for moving forward. Very good, very professional, thank you. [NAME REMOVED]
Excellent
Dr. Espahbodi listened to my concerns about my upcoming surgery. She thoroughly answered my questions. I left the appointment feeling confident that she will give me the best outcome possible!
Dr. Espahbodi is everything one could ask for in a physician, caring, knowledgeable, and understanding
Mana is very professional with a million dollar smile. Her assistant was very nice
She is gentle, sweet, caring as a doctor should be
She is an amazing doctor/surgeon, but highly recommended her!
Dr. Mana Espahbodi was my surgeon for correcting my SCDS with a transmastoiod procedure. I feel extremely fortunate to have found her to be my doctor. She is efficient in everyway - addresseing all aspects of my care, risks, benefits, and answering my every question. She is a kind and caring individual and a fine professional in her field of expertise. I will continue to seek her care when needed.
It's very good for me to know that the doctor is helping me solve my condition; she is a great professional. [TRANSLATED]
Absolutely wonderful doctor who really cares--Highest recommendation!
Dr Espahbodi is very knowledgeable and friendly. She is the best ENT Dr that I know of.
A medical professional who cares about understanding her patients and using her scientific knowledge to help and improve people's health. [TRANSLATED]
A very personable and professional practitioner!
Dr. Mana Espahbodi is the best. I am very happy that she is the one who treats my daughter, [NAME REMOVED]. [TRANSLATED]
We loved the services and care from Dr. Espahbodi! She is truly amazing and so thoughtful, kind and patient. Since we've been coming there since around 1990 we've had Dr. Parkins and Dr. Shelton and although they were great Dr. Espahbodi is exceptional! She does so much more than just deal with the issue at hand. She has given us options and help for our special needs son to have a better quality of life! We can't thank her enough for that!!!
Very knowledgeable and caring.
Very knowledgeable, straightforward and honest in answering questions regarding my diagnosis and in laying out plans as to where we go from here
Explained my options in an open discussion that engaged me directly and answered all of my questions. Provided valued expertise yet empowered me in my care.
She is by far one of the best doctors I have had in a long time. She could teach a course in bedside manner.
A doctor with complete skill in her specialty and the correct diagnosis and treatment
good provider, ready to listen and help solve the problem.
Very well explained about my hearing, I thank you. [TRANSLATED]
Excellent [TRANSLATED]
Very professional but also down to earth. A pleasure to work with. Thank you.
Dr. Espahbodi is great! She listened to my concern, got me admitted for surgery in a few weeks, and the recovery from surgery was much better than anticipated. Five stars.
Mana Espahbodi iis the most amazing Doctor. She is so caring and thoughtful and answers any question you have in a way that you understand. She takes the time to get to know you and I feel she cares deeply about each of her patients and their family members. Thank you Dr Espahbodi for you.
Dr. Espahbodi was great at communication and explaining the upcoming procedure and answering all of my questions and concerns!
Doctor Espahbodi, was so helpful, and gave me options, that I didn't know I could get.
Dr. Espahbodi was patient, informative, and professional.
She was wonderful!!! I was concerned how my decision would be taken but ¿she made me feel OK about it. Thank her for me again. Please
Dr. Espahbodi is very personable and caring. She listens to your concerns and makes sure you understand what is going on. She is funny too. I will continue to go to her for my hearing needs.
she listens well and talks through to make you understand and deal with the issue to a good resolve.