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Dr. Jack Wazen, MD

Dr. Jack Wazen, MD

Neurotology*

Dr. Jack Wazen, MD is an otologist neurotologist in Sarasota, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1901 Floyd St Sarasota, FL 34239
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wazen specializes in the areas of Neurotology, Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Wazen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wazen

4.2
22 ratings, 8 with a written review
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EXCELLENT! I'VE BEEN SUFFERING WITH MY MENIERS FOR YEARS, AND WHEN I MOVED TO FLORIDA, FOUND Dr. Wazen, it was like finally finding HOPE.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Judi A Baldwin – Feb 27, 2024
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Nearly Cost Me My Life
I visited Dr Wazen after repeated one-side ear infections and hearing loss. Dr Wazen behaved as though I was an inconvenience to him. He insisted I “get too much shampoo in my ear”. When I said I disagree and asked him to please take another look in my ear, he literally rolled his eyes at me. His student doctor seemed embarrassed of his behavior. I told Dr. Wazen how much my hearing loss was affecting me and he said “do you want me to sell you a hearing aid?” Very rude and dismissive. His behavior caused me so much humiliation, I stopped going to the doctor for my ear pain and lived with pain and ear drainage for months. Finally my symptoms were unbearable and I ended up in the University of Florida hospital. I had developed a brain access due to deep ear infection. Dismissal of my ear pain and infection has me in the hospital fighting to get my brain back to healthy. If only Dr Wazen would have listened to me, I may not be in the hospital with pus in my brain. Patients beware.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Christina Barton – Aug 30, 2023
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I’m HOPING to get an appt with the highly regarded Dr Wazin; but getting a return phone call has been challenging. A staff person called once; I missed the call. Have left 3 more messages since. ??????? Either they are or are not accepting new patients. STAFF: please contact me ASAP.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Jeanie Glass, LMT – Aug 27, 2021
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I had ossification of my stapies bone and was unable to hear. I also had a curved narrow ear canal. He replace part of the stapies with a prosthetic and I can hear. Basically a miracle I will always be a in awe of and the hospital and staff during surgery were wonderful. Excellent at his profession with a great outcome.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Heidi S – Oct 27, 2020
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Met with Dr Wazen twice. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, & caring. He took time to explain my issues, answered my questions and put me at ease. I have a lot of issues with my sinuses and he explained thoroughly what options I had, looks like surgery will be my only re relief,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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I feel extremely fortunate to have found Dr. Wazen at the Silverstein Institute. The trips to Sarasota and his implanting of a BAHA went so smoothly. His entire staff were extremely conscientious, pleasant and helpful. My emailed questions and telephone calls were quickly answered. They were very mindful that we had a 2 hour trip and scheduled appointments that were convenient for us. Dr. Wazen has an unhurried, thorough manner which I greatly appreciated.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Mary Lou Mullins in Ft Myers, FL – Mar 02, 2017
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D.R Wazen treated me for Cogans Syndrome and hearing loss. He did surgery to give me back my hearing with. Cochlear implant. I would like to know if he does a surgery to remove fluid from the inner ear to restor my balance.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Steve DeRosa in Conway, SC – Jan 13, 2017
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He successfully helped me rid of an ACOUSTIC NEUROMA (benign large brain tumor on hearing nerve right ear) with Dr Glasser! These 2 surgeons are thebest team IN Sarasota! Thank you. I AM SO GRATEFUL Monique Harnetty LBK
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Monique in Harnetty – Mar 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Wazen specializes in Otology and Neurotology and is dedicated to the treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders. He performs advanced microsurgical procedures on those with complex cases of hearing loss. He also specializes in the medical...read more
  • Neurotology

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Neurotology
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Florida Ear & Sinus Center PA1901 Floyd St Sarasota, FL 34239
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice

    2600 Laurel Rd E
    North Venice, FL 34275
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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