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Jay A. Gantz, M.D., Ph.D.

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  • Division Chief of Otology
  • Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Otology/Neurotology/Skull Base Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Otology, Neurotology, Skull Base Surgery
  • Balance/Vestibular Disorders
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Hearing Loss Prevention
  • Robotic surgery
  • Cochlear Implant Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Physicians Pavilion brick building with greenery surrounding it.
Physicians Pavilion
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About me

Dr. Jay Gantz grew up in Iowa and attended the F.W. Olin College of Engineering as a member of the inaugural class, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a focus on Bioengineering.  He then spent a year in Switzerland doing Bioengineering research on a Fulbright Scholarship before returning to the United States and completing a combined MD/PhD program at the University of Washington in Seattle.  He defended his Bioengineering PhD Dissertation in 2013.  Dr. Gantz then completed his residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University St. Louis, followed by a Neurotology Fellowship at the University of Iowa.  He is board certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Gantz specializes in the surgical treatment of hearing loss and lateral skull base surgery for tumors of the cerebellopontine angle.  He is particularly interested in the cutting-edge application of robotics in cochlear implant surgery, cochlear implantation in single-sided deafness, as well as the role of hearing preservation in cochlear implantation.

 

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S.E., 2006, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
    • Ph.D., 2013, University of Washington
    • M.D., 2015, University of Washington

  • Residency

    • Otolaryngology, Washington University, 2015-2020

  • Fellowship

    • Neurotology, University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology, 2020-2022

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Otoloaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Memberships and associations:

  • Association for Research in Otolaryngology
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Triological Society
  • American Neurotology Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (235 Ratings, 90 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. I liked my Dr. He answered questions.

  2. Dr Gantz is fantastic!

  3. Dr Gantz listens and answers questions or concerns in an understandable way.

  4. The doctor explained the procedure well and what I should expect after the procedure

  5. Dr. Gantz provided relevant information in a way I could understand and he cared about my wellbeing

  6. Dr, Gantz was wonderful and I appreciated his kind in explaining the audiologist test. He's a very gentle soul and am glad I have him for a doctor.

  7. The consultation for my upcoming surgery provided greater clarity for what is needed moving forward

  8. Very personal , one on one.

  9. Very good

  10. Everyone is so nice and helpful, and it makes you feel at ease since being at OHSU typically means you have a health issue. I always feel welcomed.

  11. First time I have had hope in a while.

  12. If the drive wasn't difficult I would have surgery here.

  13. First visit, very professional staff, obvious patient concern. Extensive testing quickly confirmed problem needing correction. Very pleased.

  14. Very professional and polite. Genuinely interested in me and why I was there.

  15. My experience was good. I saw a resident doctor first.

  16. Dr. Jay Gantz has amazing beside manner. Knowledgeable and concise, he welcomed my questions and answered them respectfully and thoroughly.

  17. Provided complete information and is very understanding of my anxiety. I do not feel pressured and the team made sure I knew I was steering the ship and that they are available to answer any questions.

  18. Great!

  19. Excellent

  20. The best!

  21. Dr. Gantz is straight forward and thorough in his explanations. Feel very fortunate to have such an experienced clinician help maximize my chances of restoring my hearing.

  22. Very good service

  23. Compassionate

  24. Clear explanations

  25. He is very experienced and the doctor patient relationship is very good.

  26. Great Dr.

  27. Dr. Gantz and his staff are exceptional medical providers

  28. Thoughtful-thorough

  29. Excellent

  30. Very kind, knowledgeable and quick without rushing.