
Deepa J. Galaiya, MD
OtologyNeurotologyOtolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Gujarati
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Deepa J. Galaiya
Professional Titles
- Associate Residency Program Co-Director
- Medical Director, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Clinic, Sibley Memorial Hospital
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Deepa Galaiya is a fellowship-trained neurotologist and lateral skull base surgeon. Her clinical practice specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of middle ear, inner ear, skull base, and facial nerve disorders in children and adults. This includes treatment of skull base tumors, vestibular schwannomas (or acoustic neuromas), cochlear implants, chronic ear disease, hearing loss, cholesteatomas, otosclerosis, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and eardrum perforations. She is trained in endoscopic ear surgery, a minimally invasive approach to treat cholesteatoma and eardrum perforations that reduce the need for visible incisions. She will be serving the patient population in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., metro areas.
Dr. Galaiya’s research interests include the development of a force-sensing microforceps for cochlear implantation to assess electrode insertion, tip foldover, and basilar membrane rupture. Her other projects involve computer vision for surgical navigation, tool-to-tissue registration for robotic temporal bone surgery, optimization of surgical ergonomics, and assessment of forces used in middle ear prosthesis placement with a cooperative control robotic arm.
This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
Research Summary
Her research primarily focuses on the development of force-sensing microforceps for cochlear implantation to assess the nano-Newton forces involved with electrode insertion, tip fold-over, and basilar membrane rupture with the goal of providing usable feedback in an operative setting. Other additional projects involve tool-to-tissue registration for robotic temporal bone surgery, optimization of surgical ergonomics, and assessment of forces used in middle ear prosthesis placement with a cooperative control robotic arm.
Selected Publications
Galaiya D, Bradner SA, Raol N, Kaplan DL, Hartnick CJ. “Silk Protein Bioresorbable, Drug-Eluting Ear Tubes: Proof-of-Concept.” Advanced Healthcare Materials. 2019 Jan 09.
Ben Massenberg, et. al. “Educational Exposure to Transgender Patient Care in Otolaryngology Training.” Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2018 May 15.
C. Alessandra Colaianni, Deepa J. Galaiya, Jerry D. Baker, Sarah N. Bowe, Michael S. Cohen. “Computed tomography-fusion image guidance for children with thin calvaria undergoing bone-anchored hearing aid placement.” Laryngoscope. 2018 Feb 26.
J. H. Siewerdsen, G. Adrales, W. S. Anderson, J. Carey, P Creighton, S. DiBrito, D. Galaiya, M. Marohn, T. McNutt, G. Osgood, N. Theodore, C. R. Weiss, and A. N. Viswanathan, “Surgineering: Curriculum Concept for Upper-Level Engineering in Medicine,” Journal of Engineering Education (accepted pending revision, October 2019).
Zenga, J., Galaiya D., Choumanova I., Richmon JD. “Endotracheal Tube Obstruction Caused by Cuff Hyperinflation.” Anesthesiology. 2018 Apr 23.
Honors
- AAO-HNS Resident Leadership Grant, 2019 Annual Meeting Sept, 2019
- American College of Surgeons Travel Grant Mar, 2019
- AAO-HNS Resident Leadership Grant, 2018 BOG Spring Meeting Mar, 2018
- Researcher Travel Award, ARO Meeting Feb, 2018
- AAO-HNS Resident Leadership Grant, 2017 Annual Meeting Sept, 2017
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
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- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 301-530-2650
- Little Patuxent Specialty Care Center
- 10285 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044
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- phone: 443-997-6467
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2020
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Otolaryngology, 2018
- Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine, MD, 2013
Board Certifications
- Neurotology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2022
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2019
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
111 ratings, 44 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr Deepa made me feel very relaxed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Excellent and caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Galaiya is an excellent doctor. She listens carefully to my concerns and thoughts. She is deliberate in the treatment. She is also very pleasant to interact with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
I'm very satisfied with my recent surgery, all the folllow-ups, and care afterwards.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Very professional and accommodating
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr Galaiya was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Very understanding about my situation regarding scheduling of appointments at different sites (live in Rockville and do not drive, so that visits to Baltimore-area facilities are difficult for me to reach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr.Galaiya completed my surgery. She is wonderful physician. She's a great surgeon and she's been very good with explaining everything that is going on. She's great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
This was a post op visit and this provider was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The provider was pleasant and seemed knowledgeable. She ordered a couple of tests, but the first available was in March, so I'm glad this was not an emergency.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
DR. DEEPA GALAIYA was excellent, gave the the utmost respect, listened to my concerns & gave me the best professional medical advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Galaiya was thorough and worked to find solutions to my hearing problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
I appreciate the doctor for scheduling me as I know she is busy and I am currently living in PA. I lived in Baltimore for 30+ years and knew that John's Hopkins Hospital is an excellent hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Deepa Galaiya is a very capable surgeon, but she doesn't rush to do a surgery. She always listens to me carefully and then forms her own conclusions about the treatment. In my case, she decided to wait to see if my cholesteatoma improved and it did so by the time of the second visit (most recent). She also examined my other ear to make sure that was OK and also provided m referral for a physical therapist to teach me at-home maneuvers for vertigo.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Excellent and very good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Met Dr. Deepa Galaiya first time, she spoke very clearly and very calmly. She is very knowledgeable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
This was the first time I've seen Dr. Galaiya and I was very impressed. She listened and made valuable suggestions. She ordered some follow-up. I scheduled one follow-up appointment but have not yet scheduled the other as her office manager has not yet received the orders from the doctor. The office manager has been very helpful though.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
All providers including people at check in were excellent. I highly recommend this practice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Excellent, carefully explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Galaiya very friendly and listens to any comments you have providing any feedback you may have questions about. Highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
My visit could not have been any better than it was.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
I appreciate her background and experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
She did a excellent job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Great communications skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
100%
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
She was very goood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr. Galaiya was terrific. She showed lots if concern and answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
She was very knowledgeable and had experience as a surgeon with my condition. She recommended starting with the simple to manage the TMJ symptoms, hopefully, it will.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
So happy I went to see her. She was very professional and caring.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Was referred to this doctor who could not help me at all. Need to see a different doctor. Appointment as a waste of time and money. Referred by another one if your doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Doctor it's exce
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
She talked very soft, and I could not hear well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
The provider was friendly and polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
She was very late everything else was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
She explained the nature of my ear problems and how I can manage it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
My provider is on top of my medical condition and has provided me with excellent care.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
She was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Excellent specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Excellent communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
She is amazing.