Akihiro J. Matsuoka, MD, PhD

Dr. Akihiro Matsuoka is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist who brings nearly four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his MD and PhD from Kitasato University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine. With 39 years of experience in the field, Dr. Matsuoka has developed extensive knowledge in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Matsuoka practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating balance disorders, chronic ear infections, and dizziness. He performs comprehensive hearing evaluations through audiograms and uses specialized testing such as electronystagmography to assess inner ear function and balance issues. Dr. Matsuoka also incorporates physical therapy …approaches into patient care when appropriate. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars for his care.