Hossein Mahboubi

Hossein Mahboubi MD

Specialties:

Neurotology (Ear Surgery) and Otolaryngology
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Hossein Mahboubi MD is a board-certified otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeon with fellowship training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery, a sub-specialty focusing on the diseases of the ear and hearing, balance, and facial nerves. Dr. Mahboubi completed his residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at University of California Irvine following a post-doctoral research fellowship at the same institution, which helped develop his passion for treating ear and skull base diseases. He then spent additional two years completing a clinical fellowship in otology and neurotology at House Ear Clinic and University of California Los Angeles where he advanced his skills in cochlear implants, stapedectomy, and complex ear and lateral skull base surgery.

Dr. Mahboubi has published numerous articles in national and international otolaryngology journals on the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, including hearing loss, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, exostosis (surfers’ ear), dizziness, Meniere’s disease, vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), and skull bases diseases. He has authored several book chapters in otolaryngology and neurosurgery textbooks. Dr. Mahboubi has presented his research at national otolaryngology meetings and been a recipient of multiple clinical and research awards. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and American Neurotology Society and a reviewer for top otolaryngology journals.

Dr. Mahboubi and his wife enjoy traveling and going on road trips to various national parks. He is an avid soccer fan and likes to hike in his free time.

Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Downey Hospital

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

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Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Neurotology (Ear Surgery)
  • Otolaryngology

Additional Languages

  • Farsi

Education

Medical School

Tehran University of Medical Sciences & Health

Residency

University of California Medical Center (Irvine)

Fellowship

House Clinic

Board Certifications

  • Neurotology
  • Otolaryngology

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Patient Reviews

November 08, 2024
The doctor was very thorough, treated me well, and took care of my problem. Thank you.
November 07, 2024
The doctor is great, explain everything and keep me healthy in my ear. I don't have health in my ears, only infections all the time until I went to him. He's a great doctor.
November 06, 2024
A pleasant and enlightening visit
October 31, 2024
The staff is efficient and treat patients with respect. The doctor is caring and explains how you should follow up on care at home.
October 23, 2024
The doctor was very professional, very kind, and very easy to talk to. I really appreciated him explaining things in detail for me and I just really enjoyed him as a doctor. Thank you.
October 23, 2024
I was treated with care and professionally.
October 21, 2024
Details were not explained in advance. Such as the need for me to bring prior hearing tests for comparisons. Or what PIH stood for. Or why I was solicited to join PIH. Or that there were actually two appointmentss - one for a hearing test, the other with a doctor. Questions I had about my hearing were not answered. I learned only that my hearing is declining - something I already knew.
October 21, 2024
Office staff at the Orange location, appear to be overwhelmed , impatient and rude. Although my name is not a typical " American" name, it is NOT acceptable to be made fun of , particularly while I am sitting in the waiting room and can clearly hear them. Dr. Mahboubi was great and I would certainly want to see him again if needed , however NOT at this location with these two incompetent, impatient and rude receptionists. They are certainly in the wrong profession.
October 16, 2024
We'll see how it goes.
October 16, 2024
I liked that all my needs for hearing care was at one facility. All of the staff, the audiology staff, the doctor, and hearing testing staff, were very knowledgeable and understood my unique hearing difficulties.
October 15, 2024
Dr. Mahboubi is an incredible, patient doctor. I'd give him a hundred stars.
October 11, 2024
The problem partially was resolved. Fungus was removed. A good medication was prescribed. But still there is pain. There is discomfort. There is a hearing problem. But we're hoping that it will go away after the full treatment is completed.
October 10, 2024
The provider, the doctor and staff were very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, it took me nearly four months to see this doctor. The wait time to see the doctor between my primary doctor that recommended for me to get an appointment was extremely long. I did not appreciate that. I needed to see him sooner, but I was not able to find or get an appointment sooner. So that's not good. Thank you.
October 08, 2024
Dr Mahboubi was very patient with my mother, he was very gentle in checking her ear, and make sure she's ok and didn't feel any pain at all. Glad to have Dr Mahboubi taking care of my mom. I would like to have him as my Otolayngologist but due to different group, I can't have him be my doctor.
October 01, 2024
It was very pleasant!
September 30, 2024
Over all good experience. Office personnel was very helpful. Even walked me to the next office and introduced me the receptionist There.
September 27, 2024
From making my appointment after I suddenly lost hearing in one ear, to my interactions with the front-desk staff, to my conversations with the nurse, the physician, and a visiting physician from China, my experience was one of the best medical visits I've ever had. My health situation was addressed completely, and my questions were all answered with respect and clarity. Thank you so very much!
September 25, 2024
The office was able to schedule an appointment for a problem quickly with another doctor in the office because my regular doctor was on vacation. He was very nice and performed the service I needed.
September 25, 2024
Great experience! Thank you so much! Will definitely come back!
September 18, 2024
Everyone was very nice. Thank you, (PHI removed)
September 17, 2024
I rate the clinic a 10 because from the moment I arrived, I was treated very well. The doctor was excellent and prescribed me the appropriate medication. I would recommend this place to anyone who is sick or has an ear infection.
September 16, 2024
Hi, I would like to say that my experience with the office for the ear doctor was excellent, above excellent. Everybody was very professional. Everybody listened to what I had to say. The doctor was above excellent. Actually the entire office I would rate as above excellent. I am excited to go back, not afraid like I was in the beginning, but I would definitely recommend them to anybody that asked if they needed an ear, nose, and throat specialist. They would be top on my list always. I would recommend them to anybody. But again, thank you very much for having such a professional crew. I was treated with respect and loved all of it. I'm excited to go back in six months. Thank you very much.
September 05, 2024
Amazing Doctors and Office Staff.
September 05, 2024
The care was excellent. Everyone in the medical group, including the doctor, was excellent. Thank you for your fine attention.
August 14, 2024
The entire staff was courteous and friendly. The Doctor was the best. I will absolutely continue my treatment there and have already recommended to a family member.
August 12, 2024
Yes, on the first question you asked, I pressed a one. It wasn't supposed to be a one. It should have been a four. That office runs very, very well. And I got the treatment, everything. It was excellent. And I would recommend it to anybody I come in contact with that needs somebody to have a doctor for their ears. Thank you.
August 09, 2024
I enjoy coming to the office. It's a long way for me because I live in the San Fernando Valley, but I came because this doctor, Dr. Mahboubi, has been courteous, and is trying to help me. Thank you very much.
August 09, 2024
The doctor was very kind, very gentle, and very, imparted all of the information that I needed to know about my condition. I would highly recommend him for any of my friends that I know that might need hearing aids. I just found him to be a fabulous individual. Thank you.
August 09, 2024
They treated me very well and explained things to me in my language. The doctor and all the staff who treated me were very kind and they attended to me quickly. Thank you all very much and also because they answered the phone quickly when I needed to make the appointment.
August 08, 2024
The attention they gave me was very good.
August 05, 2024
Office environment very calming and friendly. Clean and light. After the confusing building numbering and not clear signing, finding the office was refreshing. All employees specially the physician were professional and courteous.
August 02, 2024
The doctor briefly explained everything to me and will definitely go forward to continue the procedures before surgery.
August 01, 2024
I was seen in a timely manner. The staff was friendly. The Dr. listen to everything I had to say.
July 31, 2024
The doctor was very attentive and explained everything very well to us.
July 31, 2024
It was altogether pleasant and I truly likes the doctor.
July 29, 2024
It was a positive experience. I was given a same day appointment. My health issue was addressed and a treatment plan put in place in which I feel confident. I have no complaints or concerns.
July 24, 2024
He was very courteous and he explained everything to me that is going on with my ears. Of course, I wish I had had better news, but well, I guess we lose our hearing as we get older, but everything was just fine. I would recommend anybody to go to see this doctor. He is very courteous and very good. Thank you.
July 16, 2024
For me, it's the first time I've seen him, so it's a good second time, I don't know that I should see him longer to give him a higher rating because I'm just about to start, but everything was fine, thank you.
July 12, 2024
Excellent experience.
July 10, 2024
Thank you for my on time appointment, actually a few minutes early!
July 08, 2024
Waited 1 hour to see the doctor. Also, completing the intake form before every office visit is ridiculous
July 05, 2024
Great professional service.
June 28, 2024
All good treatment, a 10 (unreadable), I would recommend, thank you.
June 24, 2024
Dr. Was fast and courteous.
June 20, 2024
Great
June 19, 2024
I've been sick with my diseases or whatever and I've been to so many ENTs and this doctor told me as a professional I'm telling you right now it's not in your (INAUDIBLE) ears. But and then the other, I went and saw the rheumatologist and he said I don't think it's that either. I believe it's an infection that's been in my bronchial tubes, narcotia. But absolutely in five years, absolutely no doctor will test me for it and I've seen numerous specialists and I just got it tested and now it's too vicious. I've got to try to get another one. But I believe this doctor, you know what I mean and I just hope he's right. He's in my sinuses at the beginning for six months. Isolated in my brain, took over my whole respiratory in my brain and outside of my skull, my scalp
June 19, 2024
The provider was very attentive, very knowledgeable and extremely courteous
June 13, 2024
My experience was as before: consideration and interest in my well being from Dr. Mahboubi. I felt comfortable speaking with him and did not feel rushed. He listened to my concerns, addressed them, and prescribed an appropriate treatment. I trust him, his recommendations, and his ability to successfully resolve my condition. I very much appreciate having Dr. Mahboubi as my ENT specialist. I highly recommend him. I am selfishly reluctant to provide the above review because it's very difficult, even for an existing patient, to get an appointment with him. If he acquires more patients due to my "glowing review," it will become more difficult to get a timely appointment. (But, alas, I realize that his medical talents and expertise should be shared with others, so I submit this review [...sigh...]). PS. Thank you, Dr. Mahboubi!
June 06, 2024
Yes, Dr. Mahboubi is definitely a great professional. He listens well to his patients and he operated on me, and I am satisfied with the work he did. I would recommend him as a good neurosurgeon.
June 05, 2024
I think what you could really benefit from is to when a patient needs questions to be answered, to answer in a timely manner and for the doctor to get back to the patient. You know, I had to wait six or seven hours and the response was not very promising, at least to have more access for the patient to reach the doctor for questions.
June 05, 2024
I felt right away good vibes made me feel good doctor was very professional nice knowledgeable and explained everything I needed to know about my ears gave me medications I really liked the doctor
May 30, 2024
Couldn't have been a better experience
May 29, 2024
I really liked the doctor.
May 28, 2024
Asks all the right questions and explains results of all test and performs procedures professionally, ,
May 09, 2024
All I can say about the doctor, he is a very good doctor. Very good.
May 07, 2024
Very happy, with my visit !
May 02, 2024
I just wish if this was, since my case was very urgent for me to see a specialist, I just wish they were able to move around some schedules so that I can get my important medical needs provided. I just wish there was, since it was recommended from my previous doctor to go to the specialist urgently because it was bad, I just wish there was a better way I can schedule an appointment right there and then.
May 02, 2024
They accommodated my change of schedule. Fantastic patient service
April 23, 2024
Thank you for the treatment and respect of the Doctor and the nurse
April 16, 2024
Excellent communication and customer service.
March 28, 2024
Fantastic staff and doctor amazing experience
March 19, 2024
Dr. Mahboubi was VERY kind!!!! He was patient and listened carefully to me---explaining things clearly and completely obliterating my fear. I left his office HAPPY!! I had forgotten to bring my hearing test results to the visit, but when I faxed them over to him just 1/2 hour later, his office responded immediately AND HE EVEN CALLED ME!! I could see this taking days in another office. His care was not lost on me, nor the courtesy of his staff. I will definetly recommend him and his office to anyone!!!!
March 19, 2024
I really liked the attention of the doctor and his staff. I would like him to continue treating me.
March 14, 2024
I think Dr. Mahboubi is the best doctor that I have ever encountered. He is very caring. He is a genuinely caring doctor and he's very open and he explains things very well and I just appreciate him and his staff very much.
March 14, 2024
Great experience with doctor and staff.
March 12, 2024
Excellent service
March 07, 2024
I really feel like my doctor cared about my well-being. He followed up with me directly and
February 22, 2024
Dr Mahboubi is a excellent doctor
February 06, 2024
I am very well entertained by the Dr. and the office member with kindness and respect..
February 01, 2024
The doctor and staff were really nice, friendly. The doctor explained everything that was happening, what he was doing, and was really concerned about the patient.
January 16, 2024
Excellent provider very knowledgeable made me feel at ease with all the doubts I had.
January 16, 2024
He was great at listening and able to come up with a solution to treatment that I am happy with.
January 16, 2024
Doc explained my condition in laymen's terms so that was able to understand what is going on and how we could treat my hearing loss in the future. Very impressed with Staff and Doctor
December 26, 2023
Provider is very knowledgeable, bedside manner excellent. Highly recommend this physician.
December 19, 2023
He's a doctor who is very likeable because he has the innate ability to simplify his explanations. Very lucky he's my doctor!
December 14, 2023
Thanks for the good service.
November 22, 2023
Thank you for your help, but it was a long wait ,too long. Alright later. Bye.
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