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Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 44
Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD
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Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 44
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Alava graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Houston, TX and has 16 years experience. Dr. Alava currently practices at UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology - Texas Medical Center and are affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. At present, Dr. Alava received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Alava's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alava also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alava is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tonsillitis
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
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Labyrinthine Dysfunction
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperparathyroidism
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Parathyroidectomy
Rhinoseptoplasty
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Age Related Hearing Loss
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Big Ears
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Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Cleft Lip
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Palate
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Down Syndrome
Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Disorders
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Facial Trauma
Geographic Tongue
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Jaw Fracture
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Obstruction
Nonobliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Nose Cancer
Obliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otosclerosis
Ototoxic Hearing Loss
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngolaryngitis
Postnasal Drip
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Facial Reconstruction
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Nasal Surgery
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Molina
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Houston Area HMO-Standard

Locations

  1. 1 UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology - Texas Medical Center
    6400 Fannin St Ste 2700, Houston, TX 77030
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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Mar 31, 2023
He is excellent, thorough, and very personable. Has expert knowledge from teaching and medical school appointments. Explains your condition very well, in understandable language, and has a rational basis for followups.
Jerry — Mar 31, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    2013
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alava's profile.

Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ibrahim Alava, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX