Dr. Charles Limb

Dr. Charles Limb is an ENT specialist practicing in San Francisco, California. He is known for otology, neurotology and cochlear implant surgery.

Francis A. Sooy Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Chief of the Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at UCSF, and Director of the UCSF Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center.

About Dr. Charles Limb: Profile and Identity

• Full Name: Charles J. Limb, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• Subspecialty: Otology, neurotology and skull base surgery
• Other Roles: Medical Director of Cochlear Implantation, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland; joint appointment in Neurosurgery
• New Patients: Not publicly confirmed
• Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

UCSF Otolaryngology (listed academic address)

• Address: 2233 Post Street, #325, San Francisco, CA 94115

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Hearing loss and auditory disorders
• Cochlear implant surgery
• Acoustic neuroma surgery
• Implantable and bone-anchored hearing devices
• Stapes surgery
• Cholesteatoma and cancers of the ear and temporal bone

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: Harvard University
• Medical School: MD, Yale School of Medicine
• Internship: General Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Residency and Fellowship: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Research Fellowships: Center for Hearing Sciences, Johns Hopkins; National Institutes of Health

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certifications: Neurotology, American Board of Otolaryngology; Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology
• Hospital Affiliations: UCSF Health; UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
• Past Appointment: Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and faculty, Peabody Conservatory of Music, 1996 to 2015

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Research on the neural basis of musical creativity and improvisation using functional neuroimaging
• Research on music perception in deaf people with cochlear implants
• Joined UCSF in 2015 after nearly two decades at Johns Hopkins

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• UCSF Otolaryngology profile
• UCSF Health provider page
• UCSF Profiles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Charles Limb known for?

Dr. Charles Limb is known for otology, neurotology and cochlear implant surgery.

Where does Dr. Charles Limb practice?

He practices with UCSF Health in San Francisco and directs cochlear implantation at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.

How can I book with Dr. Charles Limb?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.

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