Darius Kohan, MD

Darius Kohan, MD Dr. Darius Kohan is a leading Otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) located in New York City.

He is a leading ear specialist and dual board certified in otology and neurotology, holding several esteemed positions throughout the city. Dr. Kohan provides comprehensive care in all aspects of otolaryngology with a special focus on diseases of the ear. Otolaryngology is the medical specialty relating to the ears, nose, and throat (also referred to as ENT). Dr. Kohan delivers services in a caring, state of the art setting that include:

General Otolaryngology
Otology/Neurotology
Cochlear Implants
Hearing Restoration Surgery
Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Rhinology – Sinus Disorders
Voice Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Tumors of the Temporal Bone
Audiology

Dr. Kohan is a member of the faculty at several major medical centers: New York University – Tisch Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital/Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and New York Presbyterian - Brooklyn Medical Center. Dr. Kohan’s patients have access to these excellent diagnostic and surgical facilities. Dr. Kohan also participates in the Cochlear Implant Centers of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and Beth Israel Medical Center. These affiliations allow Dr. Kohan the opportunity to provide his patients with the highest standard of care. Dr. Kohan’s staff provides patients with the best otolaryngology care in a humanitarian, caring, and comfortable environment. Your examination is tailored to your specific symptoms and needs. Dr. Kohan’s staff will schedule ample time for you to ask questions and have any specialized testing performed. If you have any questions about treatment, billing, or insurance, please feel free to call Dr. Kohan’s office for an appointment (212) 472-1300.

Sudden hearing loss is not something to “wait and see.”If you notice that your hearing has dropped suddenly in one ear —...
03/09/2026

Sudden hearing loss is not something to “wait and see.”

If you notice that your hearing has dropped suddenly in one ear — over hours or even a day or two — it may be Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss, a condition that requires immediate medical evaluation.

In many cases, treatment is most effective when started within 48–72 hours.

Too often, patients assume it is ear wax, sinus pressure, or a temporary blockage and delay care. Unfortunately, waiting can reduce the chance of recovering hearing.

Symptoms may include:• A sudden drop in hearing in one ear• A feeling of fullness in the ear• Ringing (tinnitus)• Muffled or distorted sound

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can make a meaningful difference in hearing outcomes.

If you experience sudden hearing loss, seek evaluation by an ear specialist as soon as possible.

Dr. Darius Kohan is an otologist and neurotologist specializing in complex disorders of the ear and hearing restoration.

📍 New York📞 Contact the office for urgent evaluation.

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🦻 Stapedectomy Surgery: Restoring Hearing, Restoring LifeIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with otosclerosis, you...
02/07/2026

🦻 Stapedectomy Surgery: Restoring Hearing, Restoring Life

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with otosclerosis, you may have been told that hearing loss is something you’ll just have to “live with.” That’s not always true.

A stapedectomy is a highly specialized microsurgical procedure that can significantly improve hearing by restoring sound transmission in the middle ear. When performed by an experienced ear surgeon, outcomes can be life-changing.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Darius Kohan is a nationally recognized otologic surgeon with extensive experience in stapedectomy and advanced ear surgery. His approach combines meticulous surgical technique, evidence-based care, and individualized treatment planning to help patients hear more clearly and confidently.

If hearing loss is impacting your work, relationships, or quality of life, expert evaluation matters.

📍 New York
📞 Consultations available

✈️ Traveling with Ménière’s Disease: What You Should KnowLiving with Ménière’s disease doesn’t mean giving up travel—but...
01/05/2026

✈️ Traveling with Ménière’s Disease: What You Should Know

Living with Ménière’s disease doesn’t mean giving up travel—but it does mean planning smart.

Changes in pressure, dehydration, fatigue, and stress can all increase the risk of vertigo, fullness, tinnitus, or hearing fluctuations while traveling. With the right preparation, many patients travel safely and comfortably.

Travel tips for Ménière’s patients:
• Stay well hydrated—especially on flights
• Limit salt, caffeine, and alcohol before and during travel
• Get adequate rest and pace your itinerary
• Carry prescribed medications in your carry-on
• Choose aisle seating and avoid sudden head movements
• Manage stress—travel fatigue is a real trigger

If symptoms are frequent or unpredictable, a pre-travel consultation can help tailor a plan that keeps you safe and confident while away.

📍Travel wisely.
👂Protect your inner ear.
🩺 Expert care makes the journey smoother.

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Winter weather doesn’t just affect your skin and sinuses — it can take a toll on your ears, too. ❄️👂Cold temperatures, d...
12/30/2025

Winter weather doesn’t just affect your skin and sinuses — it can take a toll on your ears, too. ❄️👂
Cold temperatures, dry indoor air, and winter illnesses can all trigger uncomfortable ear symptoms.

Common winter-related ear issues include:
• Ear pain or aching in cold air
• Pressure or fullness
• Muffled hearing
• Increased tinnitus (ringing)
• Dizziness or balance changes

Cold air can irritate sensitive ear structures, while dry indoor heat and winter congestion can interfere with normal ear pressure and drainage.

Don’t ignore persistent symptoms.
What feels like a seasonal nuisance may signal an underlying ear condition that’s very treatable.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Kohan provides expert evaluation and personalized care to keep your ears healthy all winter long.

If ear discomfort is lingering, worsening, or affecting your balance or hearing, a professional evaluation can make all the difference.

🧠 Advancing the Standard of Care in ASNHLWe’re proud to share that Dr. Darius Kohan was selected as part of the Expert C...
12/08/2025

🧠 Advancing the Standard of Care in ASNHL

We’re proud to share that Dr. Darius Kohan was selected as part of the Expert Consensus Panel for the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), contributing to a landmark statement on asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss (ASNHL).

This expert consensus focuses on identifying:

🔍 Gaps in current clinical knowledge
🔧 Areas where unnecessary variation in practice exists
🧭 Opportunities to create clearer, more consistent care pathways for patients

Being included in this national panel reflects Dr. Kohan’s long-standing expertise and commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care. His work continues to shape how clinicians evaluate and treat ASNHL, ensuring patients receive the highest level of accuracy and safety in their diagnosis and management.

Excellence. Leadership. Innovation in Ear Health.

❄️ Winter Weather, Healthy Ears! ❄️Cold air, dry heat, and seasonal viruses can take a real toll on your ear health. Pro...
11/29/2025

❄️ Winter Weather, Healthy Ears! ❄️
Cold air, dry heat, and seasonal viruses can take a real toll on your ear health. Protecting your ears during the winter months can help prevent infections, discomfort, and hearing changes.

Here’s how to stay ahead of winter ear issues:
👂 Keep your ears warm
Cold temperatures can reduce blood flow and make the ear canal more vulnerable. Wear a hat or earmuffs outdoors.

💧 Combat dryness
Indoor heating can dry out the ear canal. A humidifier at home can help keep your ears—and your sinuses—comfortable.

🦠 Watch out for seasonal viruses
Colds and upper-respiratory infections are a major cause of ear infections. Wash hands often, avoid touching your face, and stay hydrated.

🚫 Skip the cotton swabs
Dry winter skin may tempt you to “clean out” your ears, but swabs can push wax deeper and irritate the canal. Let professionals handle ear cleanings.

🏥 Know when to get checked
Ear pain, sudden hearing changes, pressure, or persistent fullness should be evaluated promptly—especially in winter months.

Expert Ear Care, All Year Round
Dr. Darius Kohan is a nationally recognized leader in diagnosing and treating ear and hearing conditions, providing the highest level of precision and patient care.

Earwax (cerumen) actually protects your ears — it traps dust, bacteria, and debris before they can reach your eardrum. 🧡...
11/10/2025

Earwax (cerumen) actually protects your ears — it traps dust, bacteria, and debris before they can reach your eardrum. 🧡
But too much of a good thing can cause:
🚫 Blocked or muffled hearing
⚡ Ear pain or ringing
😵 Dizziness or fullness

And here’s the important part:
👉 Never use cotton swabs or objects to “clean” your ears.
They often push wax deeper, risking impaction or even injury to the eardrum.

✅ Instead:
• Use a warm, damp cloth to clean only the outer ear
• Try ear drops or saline solution if recommended by your ENT
• Schedule a professional cleaning for safe removal

If you’re dealing with fullness, ringing, or hearing loss that doesn’t clear up, an evaluation can help — safely and comfortably.


Dr. Darius Kohan
NYC’s leading expert in ear and hearing health 🏙️
🎯 Restoring balance, clarity, and confidence

Ever notice your ears pop or feel “full” when the seasons shift? 🍂That sensation is caused by changes in barometric pres...
11/02/2025

Ever notice your ears pop or feel “full” when the seasons shift? 🍂
That sensation is caused by changes in barometric pressure, which can affect the Eustachian tube—the tiny passage that helps balance air pressure behind your eardrum.

When that tube doesn’t open or close properly (often during sudden temperature drops, allergy flare-ups, or sinus congestion), pressure builds up and you may feel:
👂 Ear fullness or muffled hearing
🌬️ Popping or crackling sounds
🤕 Mild ear pain or dizziness

✅ Most cases are temporary, but if the pressure or discomfort lasts more than a few days, it’s worth being checked by an ENT specialist to rule out infection or fluid buildup.


Dr. Darius Kohan
NYC’s leading expert in ear and hearing disorders 🏙️
🎯 Restoring balance, clarity, and confidence in every patient

🎧 Understanding Acoustic NeuromasAcoustic neuromas (also known as vestibular schwannomas) are rare, benign tumors that g...
10/25/2025

🎧 Understanding Acoustic Neuromas

Acoustic neuromas (also known as vestibular schwannomas) are rare, benign tumors that grow on the hearing and balance nerves connecting the ear to the brain.
While not cancerous, they can press on surrounding nerves and structures, leading to symptoms such as:
👂 Gradual hearing loss
🔊 Ringing in one ear (tinnitus)
⚖️ Imbalance or dizziness
💫 Facial numbness or weakness (in advanced cases)

Treatment depends on the size and growth of the tumor — but precision and experience are key.

Dr. Darius Kohan, a nationally recognized neurotologist and skull base surgeon, is a leading expert in acoustic neuroma surgery and management. His approach focuses on:
🔹 Hearing preservation whenever possible
🔹 Protection of facial nerve function
🔹 Comprehensive, individualized treatment plans

With decades of experience and thousands of successful ear and skull base surgeries, Dr. Kohan provides expert care with compassion and precision — right here in New York City.

👂 Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options — link in bio.

Feeling stuffy, sneezy, or just “off” lately?You’re not alone — seasonal allergies are in full swing!When pollen counts ...
10/09/2025

Feeling stuffy, sneezy, or just “off” lately?
You’re not alone — seasonal allergies are in full swing!

When pollen counts rise, inflammation in the nose and sinuses can cause:
🌿 Stuffy or runny nose
🌿 Ear pressure or popping
🌿 Post-nasal drip and sore throat
🌿 Even dizziness or imbalance in some cases

Dr. Darius Kohan, NYC’s leading otologist and neurotologist, helps patients find relief when allergy symptoms start to affect the ears, hearing, or balance.

✅ Personalized treatment plans
✅ Advanced diagnostic testing
✅ Expert care for persistent congestion or ear pressure

Don’t let allergies throw off your season — breathe easier and feel steadier.
📍 NYC & Long Island
🔗 Visit dariuskohanmd.com to book your consultation

✨ Hearing the world in a whole new way ✨Cochlear implants can be life-changing for patients with severe hearing loss. Un...
10/02/2025

✨ Hearing the world in a whole new way ✨

Cochlear implants can be life-changing for patients with severe hearing loss. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sound, cochlear implants bypass damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve—restoring access to sound and speech clarity.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Darius Kohan is a leading expert in cochlear implant surgery, with decades of experience helping patients of all ages regain the ability to connect through hearing. His expertise and compassionate care have made him one of the nation’s most trusted specialists in this life-transforming procedure.

🔹 If you or a loved one is struggling with hearing loss, a consultation with Dr. Kohan could be the first step toward hearing again.

📍 New York City | 🦻 Restoring sound. Restoring life.

Address

863 Park Avenue, Ste 1E
New York, NY
10075

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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