Otology, Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery
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Why choose UCSF Health for otology, neurotology and skull base surgery?
UCSF Health is ranked among the best hospitals in the nation for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report. Our Otolaryngology program offers you the most advanced therapies for common ear disorders, such as ear infections, hearing loss and tinnitus. We have unique expertise in all types of conditions, including rare diseases affecting balance, hearing, the inner ear and facial nerves.
Our surgeons use minimally invasive surgeries to treat conditions affecting the skull base. With these techniques, patients typically experience less pain, fewer complications and faster recoveries.
UCSF Health developed and patented an advanced cochlear implant that enables the sense of hearing. Each year, we evaluate thousands of people for these devices, and our surgeons use the latest technology for cochlear implantation.
Why choose UCSF Health for otology, neurotology and skull base surgery?
UCSF Health is ranked among the best hospitals in the nation for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report. Our Otolaryngology program offers you the most advanced therapies for common ear disorders, such as ear infections, hearing loss and tinnitus. We have unique expertise in all types of conditions, including rare diseases affecting balance, hearing, the inner ear and facial nerves.
Our surgeons use minimally invasive surgeries to treat conditions affecting the skull base. With these techniques, patients typically experience less pain, fewer complications and faster recoveries.
UCSF Health developed and patented an advanced cochlear implant that enables the sense of hearing. Each year, we evaluate thousands of people for these devices, and our surgeons use the latest technology for cochlear implantation.
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Award-winning ENT care
UCSF Health is ranked among the best hospitals in the nation for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report.Safer, less invasive surgery
We use the latest robot-assisted methods and minimally invasive procedures to make surgery safer and shorten recovery times.Expertise in complex conditions
We use a team approach, collaborating with other UCSF Health colleagues to create tailored treatments for complex cases.Leaders in cochlear implant innovation
We're conducting groundbreaking research to improve speech and music perception for cochlear implant users.
Our otology and neurotology services
Otologists diagnose and treat all types of ear conditions. Neurotologists focus on balance and inner ear disorders.
Together, our team provides comprehensive care for complex conditions, including:
Balance problems
Ear infections and tumors
Eardrum perforation (hole in the eardrum)
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Hearing loss
Tinnitus
Tumors of the skull base and sinuses
Vertigo
Our specialty clinics offer:
Advanced care for hearing loss
We offer comprehensive hearing screening using advanced diagnostic methods through our Audiology Clinic. Our services include evaluation for all types of assistive listening devices, rehabilitation and counseling.
Help for balance and dizziness
Experts in our Balance and Falls Center provide comprehensive assessments for balance problems. Advanced testing enables us to pinpoint the cause and provide personalized treatment.
Pulsatile tinnitus expertise
Our Pulsatile Tinnitus Clinic includes experts in neurology, radiology and other specialties. We have expertise in identifying and treating all underlying causes of pulsatile tinnitus. We welcome patients seeking reassessments and second opinions.
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Conditions
- Hearing Loss
- Tinnitus
- Otitis Media
- Facial Nerve Palsy
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Treatments
- Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Assessment
- Hearing Evaluation
- Amplification for Hearing Loss
- Base of Skull Surgery
- Vestibular Services
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Innovating cochlear implant technology
Since the 1970s, UCSF Health has been advancing cochlear implant technology, helping people with severe hearing loss.
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Spiritual Care at UCSF
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