Seiji B. Shibata, MD, PhD

Otolaryngology, Neurotology, Otology
Accepting New Patients

Locations

Photo of Los Angeles - Otolaryngology (ENT)
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1450 San Pablo St. HC4 - Suite 5100 HC4 - Suite 5100, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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schedule

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Photo of Glendale - Otolaryngology (ENT)
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222 W Eulalia St Suite 200 Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91204
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schedule

Mon & Thurs: 

8 a.m - 5 p.m

Wed: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Photo of La Canada Flintridge - Otolaryngology
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1370 Foothill Blvd Suite 100 Suite 100, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
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schedule

Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Provider Details

Languages Spoken
Japanese, English
Gender
Male
About Seiji B. Shibata, MD, PhD

Seiji B. Shibata, MD, PhD, specializes in chronic ear disease, otosclerosis, cochlear implantation, vestibular disorders, facial
nerve disorders, and skull base tumors including acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, and glomus tumors. He is also certified in robotic-assisted cochlear implantation.

Dr. Shibata graduated from Kansai Medical University 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 Japan. Dr. Shibata then pursued further training in the United States and completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and his surgical fellowship in Neurotology at the world-renowned University of Iowa Hospitals and 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.

Experience

Specialties
  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurotology
  • Otology
Areas of Focus
Hearing loss, Cholesteatoma, Transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES), Cochlear implantation, Meniere’s disease, Otosclerosis, Vestibular Schwannomas (Acoustic neuroma), Meningiomas, Skull base surgery

Insurances Accepted

Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please contact your health plan to verify benefits and network providers for specific products. It is important to note that not all of our providers participate in all of a health plan's products or networks.

  • Aetna
  • Watchtower
  • Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Health Net Covered California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • Interplan
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • CIGNA
  • Kern Health Systems
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Marian Health Services
  • MultiPlan
  • First Health
  • NEXT
  • Pacificare
  • GEHA
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • Brand New Day
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • United Healthcare
  • USC Network

Ratings and Reviews

  • Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time

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