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John P. Carey

John P. Carey, MD

OtologyNeurotologyOtolaryngology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About John P. Carey

Professional Titles

  • Chief, Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery
  • Director, Neurotology Fellowship Program

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Neurotologist John Carey specializes in the health and diseases of the inner ear that affect both balance and hearing mechanisms. He is a national expert in superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Menière’s disease, vestibular migraine, acoustic neuromas and other causes of vertigo, and serves as chief of the Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Carey earned a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed two years of training in general surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center. This was followed by residency training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at University of Washington Medical Center and fellowship training in neurotology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

His research interests include superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Menière’s disease, vestibular implants, and the mechanisms of vestibular migraine. He has a particular interest in superior canal dehiscence syndrome, and, with Lloyd Minor, department director from 2003 to 2009,  he helped develop the operation used to repair the superior canal. Dr. Carey has been funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, part of the National Institutes of Health. He has authored or co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications, 10 book chapters, and 11 reviews.

Centers and Institutes

Clinical Trial Keywords

Sudden Hearing Loss Multicenter Treatment Trial

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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • Sound abnormally stimulates the vestibular system in canal dehiscence syndrome by generating pathological fluid-mechanical waves, Scientific Reports (07/06/2018)

    Medical Mysteries: Doctors puzzled by woman’s dizziness and amplified body sounds, Washington Post (11/24/2014)

    Ask Well: Medicines for Motion Sickness, New York Times (02/27/2014)

  • Journal Club – Third Window Syndromes: Diagnosis and Rehab Considerations, YouTube (07 17, 2025)

Research Interests

Inner ear imaging, Intratympanic therapy, Meniere's disease, Sudden hearing loss, Superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Vestibular neurophysiology

Lab Website

Vestibular NeuroEngineering Laboratory - Lab Website

Additional Training

Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Otology & Neurotology (Baltimore MD ) (2000)

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2300, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 2000
  • Residency: University of Washington Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 1998
  • Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center, General Surgery, 1993
  • Medical Education: Washington University School of Medicine, MD, 1991

Board Certifications

  • Neurotology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2008
  • Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1999

Insurance

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  • 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

4.9 out of 5

183 ratings, 88 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr. John Patrick Carey is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Dr Carey has saved me by providing the best quality of life possible. I am forever grateful. He is nothing short of an angel from heaven.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Thank you as always my friend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Pleasant and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Very attentive, informative, thorough, friendly, positive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr. Carey and his team are the best. Great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr. Carey is the best. Provided attention to any input and clarified CT results and offerred any additional help if needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    I felt known as a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr Carey was nothing short of excellent. Time and compassion. If my wife is happy he must be awesome! As was [staff] his resident.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Oitstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Care for my condition - clear explanation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Very professional and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    [staff] was very thorough. She was insightful and easy to talk to.Dr. Carey was very thorough and incredibly knowledgeable. I was amazed to find stuff out about my situation just by the in-office tests he performed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr.John Carey had a wonderful humanistic manner combined with an extrodinary knowledge of his field.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Carey is a very good listener and a very kind man and a great doctor. I would recommend him to anyone, but he seems to be in great demand and it's hard to get an appointment with him on a timely basis!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr Carey is excellent and always treats me admirably

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Carey is the best--kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, cheerful and helpful. He is the model all physicians should aspire to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Excellent knowledge and took me in time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Very kind, soft spoken, patient, n definitely willing to help me get my life back. Cause the last thing he said was we'll get up all fixed up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr Carey and his team were very professional and helpful. He explained me my health issues very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr. Carey is the best Otolaryngologist there is. I am fortunate to be his patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Carey was very professional and courteous, he is very knowledgeable and I feel lucky to have him as my Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr Carey is one of the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Dr. Carey is the absolute best!! He is a true gem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Dr. John Carey, MD is, without any doubt, the best doctor I could have for my condition. He shows that he genuinely cares for me and my well-being. No matter what questions I ask, he always answers with respect. I know I'm very fortunate to have him helping me. He has a good handshake, that says a lot about a man.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Very good experience and they took the time to explain things to me and my husband.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr Carey team gave me a excellent care. I called for a care asap, they tried the best to take care of me. I really appreciated it. Dr Carey is a very kind with a lot of patience dealing with me. He even answers my questions himself through the JH portal. After the visit I always rebuild the confidence working hard to overcome the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr Carey and his clinical Assistants were friendly, respectful, and competent in taking care of me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    He's the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr. Carey is a good listener, has excellent ""bedside"" manners and is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He is the fifth ENT specialist I have seen since my issue began in February and the ONLY one who properly diagnosed my issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr. Carey and his team deserve sainthood for the way they treat patients and with their expertise!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr was and always is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    The best of the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr. Carey, M.D. And [staff] are excellent providers and very caring. I couldn't ask for a better providers. Excellent medical services, caring people skills and actually cares about their patients. Job well done!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Carey and his associate spent a great deal of time on my appointment. They were thorough and explained things so I could understand them. It was worth my trip from Indiana to get some answers and a plan to move ahead.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Knew exactly how to communicate with me. I have profound hearing loss.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Excellent provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr Carey is the best doctor I've ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr. Carey has helped me tremendously. He is effective while always making me feel heard and supported. I always bring a list of questions and he takes the time to answer each question.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr. Carey is superior, knowledgeable,clear, patient, attentive and most of all kind!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    He is a superb practitioner with excellent and very friendly communication skills.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    I really appreciate Dr Carey for what he has done for me. He is professional, seems caring, and seems to know his stuff. (His knowledge is well beyond my knowledge to provide an opinion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Carey is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    He is a model physician.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    He was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Carey is an exceptional Dr. In knowledge, kindness, ability to a difficult procedure quickly and understanding the pain level the patient has to endure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Carey and his team are wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Excellent. Explained everything that needs to be done

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr Carey listened well and carefully considered and explained options. I liked that he had a nuanced approach to a tricky diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Answered all questions readily with suggestions for other applications.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Excellent doctor, very caring the patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    My doctor listens to what I have to say and answers questions. Very helpful and follows up with me to make sure everything is ok.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr. Carey is the best ! Great personality & very friendly. I want him for any and all future visits.A

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr. Carey is a fabulous surgeon with impeccable patience and bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Carey is excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Happy with his professional demeanor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr Carey was an excellent doctor. His NP recorded our visit and the consulted with the doctor. He definitely listened, as opposed to the Sinai neurologist I saw. Dr Carey explained his theory as to my diagnosis. I agree completely. Definitely a 5 star doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr, Carey is always professional and caring and listens to what I have to say.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Left me waiting for one hour before they realized I was waiting for the doctor to see me and not telling me that doctor was running late .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Absolutely EXCELLENT care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    He had all records ready to review. He is very patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr. John Carey and [staff] was amazing, very knowledgeable about my condition and took the time to explain everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    He brought me some bad news that other providers had obscured. That was what I needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr. John Carey is amazing. He and his medical team at Johns Hopkins are gifts from God. I truly appreciate Dr. John Carey, his research and expertise about vestibular migraines, M?nire's Disease, persistent postural-perceptual dizziness, among other diagnoses and his comforting, pleasant, professional bedside manner. I appreciate how he interviewed me concerning my symptoms and is reassuring and offers solutions/suggestions/next steps.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Knowledgeable, sincere,.open for feedback.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    He's the legend of SCD! He found my problem when no one else could. He was personable and kind. I trust him when he says he can fix this problem I have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    He is an excellent physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    I really like Dr. Carey and he does an excellent job treating my Meniere Disease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    This is the first time I met with Dr.Carey. He listened very well and thoroughly about all my concerns and answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    Dr.Carey was very kind and explained the diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Dr. Carey is the ultimate professional, concerned, considerate, informative and takes the time to listen and explain. Outstanding bedside manner!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Excellent. Top in field

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Very attentive, professional, addressed my issues and concerns as expected.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr Carey was able to explain things that were complicated in an easy understandable way. He is very compassionate and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr. Carey kindness and expertise is the reason I go to JHH.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Dr Carey is excellent.