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Dr. John Kalafsky, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Norfolk, VA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Kalafsky, MD

Dr. John Kalafsky, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Norfolk, VA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kalafsky an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Kalafsky works at Practice in Norfolk, VA with other offices in Chesapeake, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Mixed Hearing Loss, Head or Neck Lump or Swelling and Postnasal Drip along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kalafsky's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ear Nose & Throat Ltd.
    885 Kempsville Rd Ste 221, Norfolk, VA 23502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 623-0526
  2. 2
    Chesapeake Regional Imaging Center of Kingsborough
    676 Kingsborough Sq, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 623-0526
  3. 3
    Dr Leon A Cerniway DMD PC
    680 Kingsborough Sq Ste A, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 623-0526

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Mixed Hearing Loss
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Postnasal Drip
Mixed Hearing Loss
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
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Treatment frequency



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Mixed Hearing Loss
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Postnasal Drip
Chronic Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Earwax Buildup
Outer Ear Infection
Sinusitis
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Tinnitus
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Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Tongue Cancer
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Bone Cancer
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Lip
Cochlear Otosclerosis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Ear Ache
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ENT Cancer
Hyperacusis
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sjögren's Syndrome
Swimmer's Ear
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
TMJ
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Ear Tube Placement
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Oral Cancer Screening
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    About Dr. John Kalafsky, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700887239
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Scranton
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. John Kalafsky, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kalafsky is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kalafsky has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kalafsky has seen patients for Mixed Hearing Loss, Head or Neck Lump or Swelling and Postnasal Drip, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kalafsky on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Kalafsky. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kalafsky.

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