Biographical summary
James R. Dornhoffer, M.D., is an ear and skull base surgeon, or neurotologist. Coming from a family with hearing loss, Dr. Dornhoffer understands the importance of hearing healthcare and the toll that hearing loss can take on a patient and their family. As such, his clinical interests revolve around maximizing hearing outcomes in a variety of diagnoses and conditions.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Dornhoffer is an active researcher. His research focuses on cochlear implantation, particularly on how to provide holistic care and auditory training to new implant recipients. He also examines ways to streamline implant programming, cochlear implantation in unique disease, and quality of life after implantation. Dr. Dornhoffer is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Neurotology Society.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Neurotology/skull base surgery
- Cochlear implantation
- Bone conduction hearing devices
- Cholesteatoma and chronic ear disease
- Otosclerosis and stapes surgery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2024
FellowRST Neurotology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2022
ResidencyMedical University of South Carolina
- 2017
Medical SchoolUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2013
Undergraduate StudiesHendrix College
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2021
American Otological Society Resident Travel Award, Combined Otolaryngology Spring MeetingAmerican Otological Society
- 2016
Barton AwardUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science
- 2016
Alex A. Pappas and Ann W. Maners Endowed ScholarshipUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science
- 2015
George B Wise Memorial AwardUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science
- 2015
Buchanen Key AwardUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science
- 2014
Lawrence E. Scheving AwardUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science
- 2013
UAMS Alumni ScholarshipUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science
- 2013
Dorothy Snider ScholarshipUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science
- 2013
Dorothy Snider ScholarshipUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science
- 2013
Haggard AwardHendrix College
- 2013
Serym Grant RecipientHendrix College
- 2010
Stuckey AwardHendrix College
- 2009
Governor's Distinguished ScholarState of Arkansas
- 2009
National Merit Scholarship RecipientNational Merit Scholarship Coporation
- 2009
Stephen's Award for Excellence in Essay WritingStephen's Organization
- 2007
Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberENT Quality Committee
- 2023 - 2024
Implantable Hearing Devices CommitteeAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2020 - present
Trainee MemberAmerican Neurotology Society
- 2019 - 2022
Representative of Resident Section CommitteeAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2019 - 2021
Education CommitteeAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2019 - 2021
Implantable Hearing Devices CommitteeAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2016 - 2017
PresidentAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2016 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2011 - present
MemberBeta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society
- 2011 - present
MemberPhi Beta Kappa
Publications
Research activities