CONTACT INFORMATIONCREDENTIALSPUBLICATIONSHitomi Sakano, M.D., Ph.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 758-5700A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsResearch LabsVisit Lab WebsiteLocationsUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box 629Rochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD) Assistant Professor - Department of Neuroscience (SMD) - JointPatient Care SettingOtolaryngologyBiographyResearchDr. Sakano specializes Otology and Neurotology, treating the disorders of the ear and lateral skull base. She also has a research interest in the activity dependent changes of the auditory neural pathways. She is a graduate of the M.D.-Ph.D. program at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. She completed her internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Washington. She completed additional training at University of California San Diego ACGME accredited Neurotology fellowship. She is board certified both in Otolaryngology and in Neurotology through the American Board of Otolaryngology. Clinical Expertise: - Hearing loss and Cochlear Implantation - Cholesteatoma and chronic ear disease - Tumors of the ear - Tumors of the lateral skull base (e.g. acoustic neuromas, glomus tumors) - Vestibular disorders including Meniere's - Facial nerve disordersCredentialsSpecialtiesOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of OtolaryngologyEducation2010MD, PhD | University of Washington School of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/2016 - 06/30/2018Fellowship in Neurotology at University of California (San Diego) Medical Cente07/01/2011 - 06/30/2016Residency in Otolaryngology at University of Washington Medical Center06/25/2010 - 06/23/2011Internship in General Surgery at University of Washington Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles5/28/2020Sakano H, Jafari A, Allehaiby W, Harris JP. "Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension May Be an Under-recognized Cause of Endolymphatic Hydrops." Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology.. 2020 May 28; Epub 2020 May 28. 5/25/2020Yu X, Wang X, Sakano H, Zorio DAR, Wang Y. "Dynamics of the Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein Correlates with Cellular and Synaptic Properties in Primary Auditory Neurons following Afferent Deprivation." The Journal of comparative neurology.. 2020 May 25; Epub 2020 May 25. 2/2019Sakano H, Harris JP. "Emerging options in immune-mediated hearing loss." Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology.. 2019 Feb 0; 4(1):102-108. Epub 2018 Dec 03. VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Hitomi Sakano, M.D., Ph.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Hitomi Sakano, M.D., Ph.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.