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Skull Base Surgery

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Skull base refers to the area of the skull that the brain rests upon. This is one of the most complex areas of the body to perform surgery on because it contains many of the facial nerves responsible for hearing, seeing, and facial movement. The area is densely packed with vessels keeping the brain supplied with oxygen and is the connection between the brain and the brainstem, or spinal cord.

Any surgery in this area of the anatomy is complex and requires the co-operation between different services to ensure a positive outcome.

Your skull base team includes:

  • Interventional radiologists
  • Neuro-ophthalmologists
  • Neuroradiologists
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Neurotologists

Together, they manage skull base disorders including:

  • Acoustic neuromas 
  • Clivus chordomas
  • Craniopharyngiomas 
  • Cavernous sinus tumor
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma
  • Orbital tumors
  • Petroclival meningiomas
  • Pharyngeal tumors
  • Pituitary gland tumors
  • Schwannomas
  • Temporal bone tumors

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Our Care Team

Alexander D. Claussen, MD portrait

Alexander D.
Claussen
MD

  • Otolaryngology
4.74 out of 5 (103 ratings)
Bruce J. Gantz, MD portrait

Bruce J.
Gantz
MD

  • Otolaryngology
4.46 out of 5 (1,381 ratings)
Scott M. Graham, MBBS portrait

Scott M.
Graham
MBBS

  • Otolaryngology
4.73 out of 5 (1,446 ratings)
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Marlan
Hansen
MD

  • Otolaryngology
4.62 out of 5 (1,316 ratings)
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Jarrett E.
Walsh
MD, PhD

  • Otolaryngology
4.83 out of 5 (800 ratings)

Jeremy D. Greenlee, MD portrait

Jeremy D.
Greenlee
MD

  • Neurosurgery
4.66 out of 5 (1,115 ratings)
Arnold H. Menezes, MD portrait

Arnold H.
Menezes
MD

  • Neurosurgery
4.53 out of 5 (239 ratings)
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Rebecca
Reynolds
MD

  • Neurosurgery
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1800 John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Level 1, Elevator H
1-319-356-2237
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In University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

Otolaryngology Clinic

21291 Pomerantz Family Pavilion (PFP)
Level 2, Elevator L
1-319-356-2201
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Otolaryngology Clinic at UI Hospitals & Clinics
In University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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