Hossein Mahboubi

Hossein Mahboubi MD

Specialties:

Neurotology (Ear Surgery) and Otolaryngology
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Hossein Mahboubi MD is a board-certified otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeon with fellowship training in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery, a sub-specialty focusing on the diseases of the ear and hearing, balance, and facial nerves. Dr. Mahboubi completed his residency in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery at University of California Irvine following a post-doctoral research fellowship at the same institution, which helped develop his passion for treating ear and skull base diseases. He then spent additional two years completing a clinical fellowship in otology and neurotology at House Ear Clinic and University of California Los Angeles where he advanced his skills in cochlear implants, stapedectomy, and complex ear and lateral skull base surgery.

Dr. Mahboubi has published numerous articles in national and international otolaryngology journals on the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, including hearing loss, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, exostosis (surfers’ ear), dizziness, Meniere’s disease, vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), and skull bases diseases. He has authored several book chapters in otolaryngology and neurosurgery textbooks. Dr. Mahboubi has presented his research at national otolaryngology meetings and been a recipient of multiple clinical and research awards. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and American Neurotology Society and a reviewer for top otolaryngology journals.

Dr. Mahboubi and his wife enjoy traveling and going on road trips to various national parks. He is an avid soccer fan and likes to hike in his free time.

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Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Downey Hospital

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

PIH Health Whittier Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

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Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Neurotology (Ear Surgery)
  • Otolaryngology

Additional Languages

  • Farsi

Education

Medical School

Tehran University of Medical Sciences & Health

Residency

University of California Medical Center (Irvine)

Fellowship

House Clinic

Board Certifications

  • Neurotology
  • Otolaryngology

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Patient Reviews

October 20, 2025
I was impressed by Dr.Mahboubi with regard to analyzing my left ear problem, clearing matter in both ears, and his clear explanations of the next step toward curing my infection.
October 20, 2025
Very good. Thank you for the attention.
October 16, 2025
Wonderful Physician very helpful
October 16, 2025
I was seen ahead of my scheduled time because I did arrive early. Dr and his staff were great!
October 16, 2025
Office was extremely clean, staff was friendly and knowledgeable, physicians we're both friendly, knowledgeable, and empathetic. Very impressed with your facility. The reasonably priced valet parking was a big plus for me as I traveled far to reach your facility.
October 16, 2025
I was very impressed with courtesy and professionalism of the staff at the reception/appointment desk.
October 15, 2025
Well, I feel like the person who needs to do the appointment, the secretary, I guess, she didn't care much about me. They told me one date and they scheduled for another date without telling me. And when they tell me that they changed the date, I mean, they didn't affirm that they changed the dates, but I know that they did. They say, we need you tomorrow. And I said, I cannot go tomorrow. And then because of that, I had to wait like more than a month for them to reschedule me, not with the doctor that I want, but to another doctor, not to the doctor that I was recommended. So I didn't appreciate her, but the doctor was really nice.
October 15, 2025
This was a professional and excellent experience.
October 15, 2025
I arrived early and was able to see the Dr. early (1st appointment of the day) which was nice. He listened and seemed genuinely interested.
October 08, 2025
I really like the doctor. He's very understanding and very caring about your needs.
October 01, 2025
Well, I saw it. Everything is okay. The doctors looked at things, and then I also got the help from the audiologist to set up things. I don't have any other issue with that. Thank you.
September 26, 2025
I loved the first time I saw the Doctor and staff ? look like they cared about the patients very well and I didn't wait even 5 minutes.... My appointment was at 9:45 am and I was already inside room about 9:50 excellent service!!
September 17, 2025
Dr and staff were very attentive to my concerns and helped . Hope the other company we have to deal with will also take Dr 's recommendations and follow them as he suggested with the. New processors.
September 15, 2025
My experience at the doctor's office was above excellent. Everybody was very professional, very courteous. The doctor was unbelievable. He's wonderful. I like him very, very much. He listens, he's patient, and I would recommend him to anybody. And to rate him a 10 would be, he needs to be a 20. Thank you very, him and all his office associates. Thank you, bye.
September 15, 2025
Overall staff was excellent! Will definitely be back!
September 15, 2025
I am still waiting for the proper dosage amount from the doctor for my nasal spray.
September 08, 2025
excellent and caring doctor
August 29, 2025
I had a painful medical issue and was given a same day appointment. Dr Mahboubi was very attentive, to my issue and explanation. He was not rushed as he explained in a compassionate way all possibilities related to my issue. Thank you.
August 26, 2025
Ilike my provider he is very y
August 21, 2025
My appointment was with Dr. Mahboubi that I specifically asked for. Once placed in one of the rooms, a trainee walked in and asked a few questions, checked my ears and discussed briefly the results of my audiological evaluation and told me that Dr. Mahboubi will come in shortly. Soon after he comes in with the same trainee and asks a few common questions and did not even bother to look into my ears till I asked him and even then checked only one ear to find that I had Eczema which was not detected by the trainee! The reason I went out of my way to go to House Clinic was because of the high standard and professionalism I heard about, I'm not sure if that was a right decision and any different than regular doctor!
August 21, 2025
I have never been so impressed with a doctor. His medical knowledge was stellar and his ability to listen and respond to my concerns was exceptional. Dr. Mahboubi is a great asset to PIH and I would have not hesitate to refer anyone to him.
August 14, 2025
Efficient and timely visit with an experienced smart Doc.
August 04, 2025
I was impressed by Dr Mahboubi knowledge in his field. He took his time to explain and make sure I understood my options answer all my questions and provided additional information with pamphlets
August 04, 2025
I had a very positive experience. Dr. Mahboubi was caring, very knowledgeable and explained everything in terms I could understand. He answered all my questions and helped to expedite additional testing to have the right diagnosis.
August 04, 2025
everything was good
July 25, 2025
I had to wait almost an hour to see the provider
July 24, 2025
First doctor to clearly listen to me and definitively give me a diagnosis after 4 months of dizziness.
July 23, 2025
I did make a point of scheduling my July appointment about eight months ahead of when I needed it, because I've had some challenges getting a timely appointment in the past. Nonetheless, I've always had an excellent experience with the doctors and staff whenever I'm in the office.
July 21, 2025
The doctor was extremely kind and explained everything in an easy to understand manner. He listened to my concerns and made me feel comfortable. It was a very good experience and I trust his judgment and expertise. I am grateful that he was my doctor for this issue.
July 21, 2025
Very thorough, easy to understand and kind!
July 11, 2025
Scheduling was very confusing and almost irritating except the receptionist seem to be kind and very willing to help. The audiologist I saw was very thorough and kind.
July 11, 2025
Everyone was friendly and on top of things... It felt efficient, well run and cutting edge.
July 11, 2025
Overall it was a pleasant experience with no issues.
July 10, 2025
It was very cold inside of the room.
July 10, 2025
I appreciated the people who scheduled my appointment in a timely manner. Seeing the doctor so fast relieved my anxiety. My only other comment is I wish the office was easier to reach from Burbank. I would like to suggest that a doctor be available in the Encino office but understand this might not be possible.
July 10, 2025
Being concerned about my ears he was the only one that gave me something to help revolve the problem he gave me something to put in my ears to see if it works
July 10, 2025
Good overall. He came late and left soon. Did not give me a prescription for the med he wanted me to try. But responsive overall. Go with it. Hope he spend more time with me.
July 09, 2025
From the moment I walked into the office I was treated with a professional and pleasant attitude. Everyone from the front desk was very helpful and answered all my questions. I would definitely recommend this group!
July 07, 2025
The staff and my doctor are just excellent. There's nothing to say, but that this is as good as it gets.
July 07, 2025
(Name removed) was so gentle and kind and Dr Mahboubi very smart. He was very nice and helpful.
July 02, 2025
The dr was patient and explained things extensively. He was compassionate regarding my being upset after hearing the plan going forward
July 02, 2025
I appreciated he made time on schedule to see me in follow up exam next week before my big family vacation.
June 30, 2025
I had surgery done at the House clinic in 1963. I was glad to hear they were still around now that I needed care again for hearing aids. I have recommended them to family and friends.
June 24, 2025
I'm sorry I can't pronounce the doctor's name but you know who he is. He listened very carefully as I had a lot to tell him and he was very understanding and he really helped me to get the responses that I needed as I was leaving on a trip and it involved my ear and being able to fly. I will be back to see him in a couple months to follow up and I think he is an excellent doctor as I gave him a 10. Thank you.
June 19, 2025
Ah, good afternoon. Yes, this doctor is very efficient. The bad thing for us is that he's very far from our city. He was here in (unreadable) and they put him there, right up to the wheelchair, and this one is a bit far for us. But everything went very well. Thank you very much.
June 19, 2025
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June 18, 2025
Yes, Dr. (name removed) is an excellent physician. He has taken care of my needs and really understands Meniere's disease and wants me to improve, so has provided me with ways that I can address when I have an episode. So I appreciate his support. Thank you very much.
June 18, 2025
Listened and was upfront and realistic to all my options which showed he cared
June 13, 2025
I liked everything about this.
June 05, 2025
Dr. Mahboubi is one of the most incredible doctors that I've seen - ever. Kind, intelligent and way to converse with. He is a gem!
June 04, 2025
The office was clean, staff was friendly. The Doctor answered all my questions provided me with my options, explained what would happen next.
May 30, 2025
I was very appreciative that I was able to get an appointment promptly from Thursday to Friday, Friday being the appointment since I had possible sudden hearing loss in my ear. I've been dealing with the other ear of the situation. Now I experienced sudden hearing loss and I wanted to see a provider immediately and I did. It was very carefully handled. Everything went very well. It was a Friday afternoon. My goodness, I'm very appreciative of all the help and care I got. So I have an excellent, very good outcome and excellent impression of your office. Thank you very much.
May 30, 2025
I like this doctor so much that I drove through Los Angeles traffic at 4 o'clock to see him. He was worth every anguishing mile! He's friendly, kind and just a good doctor. His office was extremely polite. I love Dr. Mahboubi!!
May 28, 2025
Great Doctor, personable, and welcoming. Asks all the right questions and give me some very good advice and treatment.
May 28, 2025
My wife and I have had the most amazing experience with Dr. Mahboubi We have recommended him to many people we know who have had hearing issues Dr. Mahboubi has made a major difference in our life, caring for our hearing issues and concerns All doctors should have the expertise knowledge experience, caring, impatience that he does. His staff usually a reflection of his Service and Care.
May 23, 2025
It was very hard to initially schedule an appointment. It took me over a week during a very, very critical time period. I sent my card three different times. Nobody received it. Nobody followed up. Nobody called me back. Dealing with the office has been not good and you guys really need a lot of work on that. Every time I call to try and get something, I get the runaround. Nobody has clear answers. The provider and the doctor was great. He was fine, but you have a lot of work to do on your office staff and following through on things and making it easy and just really trying to streamline processes so a lot of time isn't wasted.
May 22, 2025
I would recommend Dr. Mahboubi to anyone. He was very professional and also I've already posted a review for Dr. Mahboubi on Google and gave him a glowing review that he absolutely deserved. I thought this was my first visit with him and I was a bit skeptical, not sure what to expect but he was an excellent listener and he 100% helped me. So thank you to Dr. Mahboubi.
May 21, 2025
very helpful with my problem
May 21, 2025
All went very well
May 21, 2025
The Staff and Doctor was very Knowledgeable, Friendly & Most Professional!!
May 19, 2025
Thank you very much for making it work for me. Thank you.
May 19, 2025
The office staff was amazing answered every question I had and the doctor was awesome he listened to all my symptoms and was very respectful.....the doctor who referred me was completely opposite very disrespectful and didn't listen to any of my symptoms or to me in fact and I'm the one going thru this....this doctor was different very knowledgeable in his field.....truly a wonderful experience
May 09, 2025
Doctor and staff were kind and understanding with our situation and helped us with care and respect. Thank to all
May 08, 2025
I came in feeling fairly hopless based on previous diagnosess but left feeling exactly the opposite I now have options I had not known existed A great many of my age peers, more than a hundred people will hear of this from me
May 05, 2025
The doctors are not allowed to spend enough time with their patients. It is not the fault of the Doctors, but I believe it is the fault of insurance companies. I remember when I was younger you would have to sit and wait as long as 3 hours in the Doctor's offices, but it was well worth the wait because you got the time you needed to find out what was wrong and ask questions. Not anymore, it's too bad.
April 25, 2025
While other providers accept so many patients that they cannot see you for 6 months (maybe 3 months in an "emergency Situation"), HOUSE CLINIC understood the serious nature of a hearing impairment ear infection and arranged a next day appointment. When the doctor noticed concerning symptoms during the examination, he was able to arrange an immediate hearing test to complete his diagnosis.
April 22, 2025
One of the office ladies was extremely rude. I didn't sign a form that had to do with releasing my information and the form said I did not have to sign it if I didn't want to and I didn't. When I went to leave the appointment this office lady approached me and tried to make me sign it, and when I asked her why I had to sign it she could not explain to me why. I'm not gonna sign a form that I don't have to sign if you can't explain to me why you need me to sign it.
April 18, 2025
I felt the doctor could have spent more time explaining the condition and the various treatments that he did. He didn't really put me at ease about my treatment or my condition.
April 18, 2025
I was deeply disappointed by the doctor's assistant. Despite calling her twice and leaving messages, none of which were returned, she was unable to handle such a simple request such faxing a form?
April 16, 2025
I deeply appreciate Dr. Mahboubi's attention to detail, and his attention to my hearing health.
April 16, 2025
Dr. Mahboubi is the best.
April 10, 2025
I really appreciated that I was able to be seen on the day I called because I had an ear infection that needed an antibiotic.
April 10, 2025
OUTSTANDING Doctor HOSSEIN MAHBOUBI - He shows dedication and passion for the medical field. His guidance has gotten me on my way to repair my ear in record time. His commitment to excellence is truly admirable. He was a Fellow years ago when I first met him at House. ( I've been going to House for over 35 years.) His positive influence has made an impression on me. Here's to many more successful years ahead ! Warm regards, (PHI removed)
April 09, 2025
My experience in this office was very good, especially like the doctor. I thought he was very thorough, listened to my problems, gave me his best response, and I would definitely recommend him. My only problem with the actual office staff, I guess, or the setup is that it seemed like I had to enter the same information in as far as medicines I take or past health history, all that type of stuff, many different times, which I found cumbersome, and I thought it was quite unnecessary.
April 09, 2025
Dr. Mahboubi and staff are the best. I was able to get an appointment to see the doctor within 2 days of calling and once there not rushed in and out. Dr. (name removed) and staff at the hearing center also went above and beyond to help me with my BAHA without an appointment. There are hearing centers and Drs. a lot closer to where I live but the superior service at House Hearing is worth the over 20 mile drive.
April 02, 2025
Dr. Mahboubi is the best doctor. He's always, always been very, very kind and caring and tends to me with my problems and I appreciate him very much.
April 02, 2025
I was greeted by (name removed) at the reception desk. She was very helpful and explained documents that needed to be completed. Then I had the joy of meeting (name removed). She was very helpful and explained the hearing tests and what each one was doing. Dr. M was very helpful, he explained the report of my current hearing issues and compared my current results with a previous test from 2021. Based on the information shared, I have "normal" hearing loss for a 68 year old woman. I am grateful to have picked Dr. M and his staff for this health experience. I am also grateful unless something "happens" I don't need to return for 3 years! YEA ME! . Thank you PIH and Dr. M and staff.
March 31, 2025
All of the nurses at Dr. Mahboubi's office are great. (two names removed), many other ones I forget to mention, they're all great there. And Dr. Mahboubi is excellent and always explains everything very carefully and makes it very easy to understand. Love that office. Thank you.
March 27, 2025
Excellent.
March 25, 2025
Everything was fine, I thought the service I received this last time I went was very good. Thanks for
March 19, 2025
Very positive. I have confidence in the Doctor I saw.
March 13, 2025
There was a full hour wait for me to see the doctor after my scheduled appointment. I came 30 minutes early as instructed to get all the registration and paperwork done, and I still waited an hour. So even though the doctor was excellent, I would tell people not to go to your office for that reason.
March 12, 2025
He was a great provider and provided me with my health problems right away within a month. He found out what was wrong with my ear and I would recommend him to anyone.
March 12, 2025
I felt there was much too much information that we put down. It wasn't all needed and it was repeated. Other than that, everything was fine, but that was really a drawback. Thank you.
March 05, 2025
I was very impressed with all of the services but may not have filled out the survey correctly. So for me, making the appointments, the office staff, both the doctors that I saw, and everything, they were very good experience. And yes, I would recommend you. Both doctors were excellent, and I appreciate all your services.
March 05, 2025
Hi, the doctor is very nice. Just one thing, because the prescription is not covered by our insurance, so the medicine needed to alternatively change. Up to now, it is seen that our pharmacy still has no information to us, whether it is changed, or has been successfully changed or not, because we need that ear drop. Okay? So if it can be advised to our pharmacist, and let us to have the medicine ASAP, we really appreciate it. Thank you.
March 05, 2025
Devoted to House Ear Institute and will continue to be with doctors affiliated with them. I made sure that (PHI removed) from (Location removed) see the doctors from the LA office and he loves them. I have been affiliated with HEI for 20 years and love the doctors. Thank you for having an Orange County office. (PHI removed)
March 05, 2025
Dr Mahoubi is an asset to PIH! He is caring and very invested in your ear health. We are so lucky we got to come here and have him be our Dr.
February 28, 2025
I have had a very satisfactory experience with the doctor and his assistant physician. They were very professional and courteous. I will definitely go back for their services as needed and will recommend their services to family and friends.
February 26, 2025
The Administrative staff provided excellent services. Doctor Hossein Mahboubi was extremely courteous, beyond knowledgeable, and provided treatment, care, and excellence during my visit. I have visited many physicians over my lifetime, Dr. Mahboubi truly ranks the top 2 out of the 50 doctors that I have seen over the last 40 years. Thank you for having professionals like Doctor Mahboubi on your team.
February 19, 2025
I'm very happy with Dr. Mahboubi. He explains everything very throughly and anwsers all my questions in a very relaxed manner.
February 14, 2025
Doctor Hossein Mahboubi is a great doctor. Put me at ease and fixed my issue. Certainly management material. Thank you PIH and the good Doctor Mahboubi.
February 13, 2025
Dr Mahboubi has a wonderful bedside manner. I feel that he really cares about me as an individual. He is kind abs empathetic. I couldn't have found a better ENT Specialist and I've been to a few.
February 12, 2025
Good experience, he listened and explored prior history and talked about options.
February 11, 2025
It was great
January 31, 2025
I guess I liked the service all the time.
January 28, 2025
The only thing that would be better is if we didn't have to wait so long for the appointment because it took like four or five months for me to get in there. But other than that, everything was good. Thank you. Bye.
November 14, 2024
Yes, I really like this provider very much. He took his time with me and listened to what I had to say and I would go back to him definitely again. Thank you.
November 12, 2024
The doctor was very professional and attentive to my needs. He took the time to expain things and answer my questions.
November 08, 2024
The doctor was very thorough, treated me well, and took care of my problem. Thank you.
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