Otology

​​​​Conditions of the ear include many hearing and balance problems that may be treated with medicines or surgery. These conditions may affect any age, ranging from premature infants to the elderly. When it comes to treating such a complex organ, you need a network of specialists who work side-by-side, providing you with quality care throughout your journey.

Our Ear, Nose, and Throat team has experts on ear-related diseases and conditions. Alongside Audiology at Marshfield Clinic Health System, our otology and neurotology surgeons diagnose a wide array of problems and perform cutting-edge medical procedures to bring your ear back to full health.

Surgical Excellence​

Our otology and neurotology surgeons are internationally recognized for capability to provide advanced ear surgeries including:

• Cholesteatoma (an abnormal skin growth in the middle ear)
• Ostosclerosis (an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear)
• Eardrum perforation (an opening in the tissue between the ear canal and middle ear)
• Vestibular Schwannoma (a benign tumor that arises from the hearing or balance nerve)
• Cochlear implantation
  
• Osseointegrated implants
• Stapes surgery
  
• Glomus tumor removal
  

Medical Expertise

​In addition to performing complex surgeries, our Otology specialists help manage a variety of commonly diagnosed medical conditions, including:

• Dizziness
• Congenital hearing loss and deafness
• Meniere's disease
• Benign positional vertigo
• Vestibular migraine
• Vestibular neuritis
  
• Labyrinthitis
• Facial weakness/paralysis
• Tinnitus
• Hyperacusis