Dr. Brian Francis Worden, also known professionally as Brian Worden, is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT) and the founder of Alleviate Integrative Tinnitus Therapy, an evidence-based online and app-based program designed to make effective tinnitus care accessible to anyone, anywhere. His career has been shaped by a commitment to blending rigorous science, clinical expertise, and patient-centered care in order to solve some of the most challenging problems in ear, nose, and throat medicine.

His path in medicine began at the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. From there, he earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), taking an additional year to conduct cancer biology research at the National Institutes of Health through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholars Program. Following medical school, he completed residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University, where he had the privilege of working with some of the leading figures in the field.

After training, Dr. Worden joined Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, where he built a broad surgical and clinical practice treating conditions ranging from thyroid disease to complex sinonasal disorders. Over time, he developed a special focus on tinnitus, an often-debilitating condition for which patients were too often told there were “no good treatments.” His experience in the clinic, combined with a deep dive into the research literature, convinced him that a more comprehensive, integrative approach was possible.

In 2020, he founded Alleviate Integrative Tinnitus Therapy to bring that vision to life. Through the platform, patients can access a structured, multi-faceted treatment plan that incorporates tinnitus retraining therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive techniques, sound therapy, and targeted lifestyle strategies. By leveraging technology, the program removes barriers to care and empowers people living with tinnitus to take back control of their lives. It has since earned respect from both patients and clinicians as a trusted resource in tinnitus management.

Beyond his professional work, Dr. Worden is passionate about service and philanthropy. He has volunteered clinical care to underserved populations through the Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles and continues to support charitable organizations both locally and internationally.

Outside of medicine, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, cycling, and traveling. Most of all, he values time with his wife and children, who keep him grounded and inspired.