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Vestibular & Balance Disorders Specialists

20 verified specialists treating vestibular & balance disorders from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include NYU Langone Hospitals, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, and Cleveland Clinic. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Janet Rucker

Janet Rucker, M.D.

Bernard A. and Charlotte Marden Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Program; Director, Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Catherine Cho

Catherine Cho, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Neil Cherian

Neil Cherian, M.D.

Staff Physician, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic

Neurology

Grand Rapids, MI30+ years
Headache Medicine
Ezra Cohen

Ezra Cohen, M.D.

Neurology

Bethesda, MD20+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Timothy Hain

Timothy Hain, MD

Professor Emeritus, Neurology, Physical Therapy, and Otolaryngology

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Scott Eggers

Scott Eggers, M.D.

Associate Professor, Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Terry Fife

Terry Fife, MD

Professor, Clinical Scholar - Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Dhasakumar Navaratnam

Dhasakumar Navaratnam, MD

Professor of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine

Neurology

New Haven, CT30+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Marcello Cherchi

Marcello Cherchi, M.D., PH.D.

Clinical Associate, Director of Otoneurology and Vestibular Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Headache Medicine
Kristen Steenerson

Kristen Steenerson, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, Stanford University

Neurology

Stanford, CA10+ years
Headache Medicine
Adrian Priesol

Adrian Priesol, M.D.

Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Erik Viirre

Erik Viirre, M.D.

Professor, Neurosciences, UCSD School of Medicine

Neurology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Nicholas Hac

Nicholas Hac, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis, M.D.

Director, Jenks Vestibular Diagnostic and Physiology Laboratories

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Lawrence Whicker

Lawrence Whicker, M.D.

Neurology

Greenbelt, MD30+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Sana Bloch

Sana Bloch, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus, The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology

Neurology

Bronx, NY20+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Amir Kheradmand

Amir Kheradmand, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, and Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR); Director of Research, Neuro-Visual & Vestibular Division

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Neuro-OphthalmologyAutonomic Disorders
Nana Tevzadze

Nana Tevzadze, MD

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Ian Purcell

Ian Purcell, MD

Director, Division of Balance Research

Neurology

San Diego, CA20+ years
Vestibular Neurology
Kamala Saha

Kamala Saha, M.D.

Director, Neuro-Otology and Balance Disorders Program; Director, Lewis Headache Center

Neurology

Glendale, AZ15+ years
Vestibular Neurology

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of vestibular & balance disorders specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Vestibular & Balance Disorders as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a vestibular & balance disorders specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for vestibular & balance disorders depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these vestibular & balance disorders specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Vestibular & Balance Disorders?
Vestibular & Balance Disorders is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches vestibular & balance disorders care.