Dr. Mary Lauren Lalakea, MD

Dr. Mary Lalakea specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing over four decades of expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Stanford University School of Medicine. With 41 years of experience in the field, Dr. Lalakea has developed extensive knowledge in surgical treatments for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and neck. She is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lalakea practices at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California. Her clinical focus includes treating various forms of hearing loss, including sensorineural hearing loss and hearing difficulties in children. She performs diagnostic procedures such as fiberoptic pharyngoscopy to examine the throat and voice box areas. Dr. Lalakea also conducts pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose …conditions accurately. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.8 stars on Vitals.