
John P. Carey, MD
Otology
Neurotology
Otolaryngology
- 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
Background
Dr. John Carey is a Professor and 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 specializes in the health and diseases of the inner ear that affect both balance and hearing mechanisms. As a clinician, Dr. Carey is a national expert in superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Menière’s disease, vestibular migraine, and other causes of vertigo. As a researcher, his interests include the normal vestibular reflexes and how they change with age, novel intratympanic treatments (i.e., middle ear injections) for conditions like Menière’s disease and sudden hearing loss, and the mechanisms of vestibular migraine. He has a particular interest in superior canal dehiscence syndrome, and, with Dr. Lloyd Minor, he helped develop the operation to repair the superior canal using image-guided surgery. Dr. Carey has been funded by the National Institutes of Health – National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to study inner ear balance function in Menière’s disease and steroid treatment of sudden hearing loss. He has authored or co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 10 book chapters, and three invited reviews.
Centers and Institutes
- Audiology
- Hearing and Balance, Center for
- Von Hippel-Lindau Clinical Care Center
Clinical Trial Keywords
Sudden Hearing Loss Multicenter Treatment Trial
Videos
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)
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
Google Scholar
Additional Training
Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Otology & Neurotology (Baltimore MD ) (2000)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-6467
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2300, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2297
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Otolaryngology, 2000University of Washington Medical Center
Residency, Otolaryngology, 1998Virginia Mason Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 1993Washington University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1991Board Certifications
Neurotology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2008Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1999Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
159 ratings, 68 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 2/17/2025
Doctor is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr Patrick Carey is a first class surgeon. His professional and compassionate demeanor put me at ease during surgery and post op appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
Dr Carey went out of his way on a weekend for our consult as bad weather would impact my trip for my first consultation. We had rescheduled once before and so, I think he wanted to make sure I didn't have to wait longer to see him. I'm very appreciative of his doing this for me and I'm glad he did because I at least have some new information and an additional diagnosis that will help me not lose hearing in my other ear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Dr. Carey exudes genuine warmth and concern. I have the utmost confidence in his opinions and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr. Carey and his team were fantastic, I'm so thankful for them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
I like my provide. Very comfortable and can express my illness and him and his nurse listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Great provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Dr Carey is fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Love Dr. Carey, he is very kind and I appreciate him very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr. Carey is the best!! It is very obvious that he really cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Dr. Carey is always a good listener and addresses my concerns with compasdion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Everything was done like a professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Dr. John Carey and [staff] were extremely professional, understood my complicated case quickly and asked detailed questions, trying to determine if the rare diagnosis given to me by my neuro-ophthalmologist was accurate. Their expertise was more than evident and I am very confident in their ability to diagnose my condition that has plagued me for the last 10 months.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Great guy. Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Friendly, polite, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Dr Carey is a top-notch physician who is not only excellent in his field but also cares for the individual and acute as well as chronic needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Dr. Carey consistently provides excellent medical care and offers valuable medical information to enhance my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr Carey seems like an excellent medical practitioner for the ear and hearing loss. Wish the current technology was available and I knew of Dr. Carey much earlier in my life. (I'm 81). So far, I'm delighted with the results. Also, the hearing aid specialist was a delight to work with. She seems very good at her job. I've had other hearing aid specialists that were no where near as good or as personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Excellent overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr. Carey is highly skilled with an excellent bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
DR CAREY AND HIS TEAM ARE OUTSTANDING , WORLD CLASS IN MY OPINION
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Doctor was very nice and very professional and answered any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Excellent and caring individual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Attentive, listened carefully and communicated clearly. Could not have asked for better care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr. Carey is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Since I am almost 81, I have had many doctors! He is extraordinary! Bless him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr. John P. Carey was incredible! Before my appointment, I heard from several sources that he is the best of the best for my condition, and it absolutely showed! Dr. Carey took his time, answered my questions, made me feel validated, and more. I am so grateful that he is my doctor! His fellow, Dr. Alex Churn was also great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr Carey is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Excellent standard of care maintained over the last 10+ years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr. John Carey is truly one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He is very knowledgeable and caring. He had my condition diagnosed in 10 minutes of examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr. Carey is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr. Carey is one of a kind. I really wouldn't be alive today if it weren't for him being the most understanding and helping provider in the number of years I have been seeing him for such a debilitating condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr. Carey and the resident doctor, Dr. [ ] were both proficient in their knowledge but also explained everything in ways we could understand. Also, not only were they respectful and considerate, but they were compassionate regarding my diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr. Carey was great! I had been to a different health provider about the same problem and they came no where near the level of expertise that Dr. Carey had in diagnosing my issue. I have not had the follow-up test yet, so that question didn't apply at this time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
He was outstanding. He was attentive and listening to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Kind, listens, explains clearly, checks in before and after surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Dr. Carey always spends time listening to your issues and providing information to resolve them, including you in the process. He genuinely cares about his patients and it shows, best doctor I've ever had!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Carey is thoughtful while explaining health matters and is warm and considerate when sharing required medical procedures. He is likely one of the best doctors providing patieny care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Very professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Doctor John Carey always cares for my progress with my hearing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Drs was very knowledgeable & caring & most pleasant I've ever had ! Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Simply extraordinary- on a professional level, degree of expertise and as a compassionate, respectful human being with a sense of humor
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
He was rushed bc he was going to attend something across the campus. I was asked to come in early. I think he is a good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr. Carey was nothing short of amazing. He really listened to my history and concerned with my strange symptoms. He answered so many questions and explained things In a manner that made sense. He carefully reviewed all my scans with me in great detail. Besides being absolutely brilliant, he is kind, friendly and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr Carey is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
He almost knows his stuff too well - would like some simpler explanations of my condition and prognosis and the surgery. Felt that some information was glossed over because he has seen me before, but that was a while ago, so I forgot a lot of the information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr Carey has given me hope.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Dr Carey is an exceptional doctor and he is so knowledgeable and easy to talk with. He has excellent ideas and is very comforting. I always enjoy my visits as he provides excellent answers to questions and is very patient centric. I rate him as one of my top 5 doctors! He is fabulous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
This provider was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Dr Carey is exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
I am so fortunate that my otosclerosis progressed rapidly, affecting my work and emotional well-being. I tried a hearing aid, but it did not help with my low-frequency hearing loss. I was able to see Dr. Carey, who carefully listened to my case and arranged for an appointment. The entire team - fellows, residents, medical students, anesthesia, and nurses - was incredibly helpful and answered all of my concerns. After the surgery, Dr. Carey gave me life-changing results. If you have otosclerosis and are seeking answers and the best care, Dr. Carey is the top choice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr. Carey is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr. Carey answered all of our questions. Kind and passionate physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Excellent medical services provided. I love my health care providers. They're the best and always accommodate all my health issues needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. John Carey and his PA [Name] are two very incredible professionals. They asked a lot of questions about my symptoms. Dr.Carey and I then decided what was best for me right now in my SCDS journey. I feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Carey and John's Hopkins, I feel I am in the best hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Other then having to wait 5 months to see Dr Carey, I was very pleased with the whole experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr. Carey is very professional, caring and concerned about my health issue and doing everything possible to help with healing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Very professional, compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr. Carey is probably the best doctor I've ever encountered in my life. He is so knowledgeable, kind, considerate, and has basically given me my quality of life back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
He and his team are excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Carey spent almost an hour with me asking me questions and explaining me the treatment plan. I was satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
One of the best physicians I have ever seen. So knowledgeable, so good at understanding the problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Always outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Dr. Carey is the best!