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— \u00a0Board-Certified Otolaryngologist \u00b7 Telemedicine<\/div><\/div>

Expert ear, nose, and throat care \u2014 wherever you are.<\/h1><\/div>

Dr. Karen B. Teufert brings over 25 years of clinical and research experience in otolaryngology to patients via telemedicine. Trained in Brazil and a longtime research scholar at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, she combines world-class academic expertise with personalized, attentive care.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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— \u00a0Board-Certified Otolaryngologist \u00b7 Telemedicine<\/div><\/div>

Expert ear, nose, and throat care \u2014 wherever you are.<\/h1><\/div>

Dr. Karen B. Teufert brings over 25 years of clinical and research experience in otolaryngology to patients via telemedicine. Trained in Brazil and a longtime research scholar at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, she combines world-class academic expertise with personalized, attentive care.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Book a telemedicine visit<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Learn about Dr.Teufert \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
MEDICAL DEGREE<\/div><\/div>
Federal University of Paran\u00e1, Brazil<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
ORL RESIDENCY<\/div><\/div>
Prof. Edmundo Vasconcelos Hospital, S\u00e3o Paulo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
CERTIFICATION<\/div><\/div>
Brazilian Society of Otolaryngology (CBO)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
RESEARCH<\/div><\/div>
House Ear Institute, Los Angeles (1999\u2013present)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
MEDICAL DEGREE<\/div><\/div>
Federal University of Paran\u00e1, Brazil<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
ORL RESIDENCY<\/div><\/div>
Prof. Edmundo Vasconcelos Hospital, S\u00e3o Paulo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
CERTIFICATION<\/div><\/div>
Brazilian Society of Otolaryngology (CBO)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
RESEARCH<\/div><\/div>
House Ear Institute, Los Angeles (1999\u2013present)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
— \u00a0Clinical Services<\/div><\/div>

Care across the full scope of otolaryngology<\/h2><\/div>

Dr. Teufert offers telemedicine consultations across the full scope of otolaryngology, with particular depth in neurotology and ear disorders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ear Disorders<\/h5><\/div>

Hearing loss, tinnitus, chronic otitis, ear fullness, and eardrum conditions \u2014 evaluated and oriented remotely with precision.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Vertigo & Balance<\/h5><\/div>

Meni\u00e8re\u2019s disease, benign positional vertigo, labyrinthitis, and other vestibular conditions, drawing on deep neurotology expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Nose & Sinuses<\/h5><\/div>

Sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, and breathing obstruction \u2014 diagnosis, orientation, and referral guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Throat & Voice<\/h5><\/div>

Hoarseness, recurrent throat infections, tonsillitis, and voice disorders evaluated via telemedicine consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Pediatric ORL<\/h5><\/div>

Ear infections, congenital hearing conditions, and pediatric sinus and throat problems, with a careful and family-centered approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Second Opinion<\/h5><\/div>

Already diagnosed or about to have surgery? Dr. Teufert offers expert second opinions drawing on her extensive clinical and research background.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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— \u00a0About Dr. Teufert<\/div><\/div>

A career built on research, not just repetition.<\/h2><\/div>

Dr. Karen B. Teufert is a board-certified otolaryngologist with training in Brazil and decades of research experience at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles \u2014 one of the world’s leading centers for ear and skull base surgery. Her work has been published in top-tier journals and major ORL reference textbooks used by surgeons worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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25+<\/div><\/div>
Years in ORL medicine<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
8+<\/div><\/div>
Years at House Ear Institute<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
16+<\/div><\/div>
Peer reviewed publications<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
10+<\/div><\/div>
Book chapters authored<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
25+<\/div><\/div>
Years in ORL medicine<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
8+<\/div><\/div>
Years at House Ear Institute<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
16+<\/div><\/div>
Peer reviewed publications<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
10+<\/div><\/div>
Book chapters authored<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Book a telemedicine consultation<\/h3><\/div>

Consultations are available for patients in Brazil, conducted in Portuguese or English via secure video call. Dr. Teufert will review your history, evaluate your symptoms, and provide clinical orientation and referrals as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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