Otology and Neurotology

UI Health Care treats hearing loss, deafness, vertigo, dizziness, ear infections, Bell's palsy, Meniere’s disease, skull base tumors, and more.

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For Neurology related requests:: 1-319-356-2572

For Neurosurgery related requests:: 1-319-356-2237

For Otolaryngology related requests:: 1-319-356-2201

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University of Iowa Health Care otologists and neurotologists are specialized otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) clinicians.

They're among the world's leading experts in diagnosing and treating complex conditions of the ear and skull base.

Otologists specialize in complex ear surgeries and middle ear issues, while neurotologists focus on problems related to the inner ear and the brain.

Our team includes fellowship-trained clinicians in both specialties as well as neurotology.

UI Health Care experts have years of experience treating the most complex conditions. Even if you've been told there is no treatment available for your hearing loss, balance disorder, or chronic ear problems, we may be able to help.

Your expert care team

Our otology and neurotology team treats everything from hearing loss and recurring ear infections to dizziness, ear injuries, and tumors.

They collaborate with other UI Health Care specialists to create your personalized care plan. Depending on your needs, your team may include:

Audiologists
Imaging specialists
Neurologists
Neurosurgeons
Physical therapists
Radiation oncologists
Speech and language pathologists

Other UI Health Care experts who may help with your care include:

Hearing aid experts who can help choose and fit a complete range of hearing aids and other assisted listening devices
Vestibular rehabilitation specialists who can help you manage dizziness and get moving again

Advancing care and transforming lives

The UI Health Care otology and neurotology team offers a rare combination of experience and innovation. They change the lives of patients and also create new approaches to treatment.

As our patient, you'll have access to the very latest treatments—and to clinical trials for therapies that aren't widely available.

Pioneering treatments and procedures

We performed the world's first robot-assisted cochlear implant surgery, using a tool developed by UI Health Care neurotologists.
We're a world-class center for comprehensive testing for genetic hearing loss, led by pioneers in the field.
We offer innovative alternative treatments like auditory brain-stem implants if you would not benefit from hearing aids or cochlear implants.

The latest technology

Our advanced imaging techniques and surgical tools help our surgeons preserve hearing, facial nerves, swallowing, and speaking.
We use state-of-the-art equipment for the most accurate hearing tests.
We offer bone-anchored hearing systems—the newest implantable hearing aid technology.

Unmatched access to clinical trials

Our clinical research centers include a balance disorders center and the nation's only National Institutes of Health–funded center for cochlear implants.
We're investigating new treatments for high-frequency hearing loss.
We're researching new therapies for acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma).