Otolaryngology | Neurotology
Overview
Hearing loss, chronic ear infections and balance disorders can affect how you connect with the world. The Otology and Neurotology team—led by fellowship-trained specialists Dr. Zaid Al-Zaghal and Dr. Mitchell Heuermann - offer precise, personalized care for ear and skull base conditions using the latest medical and surgical treatments.
Whether you're experiencing dizziness, chronic ear pain or considering a cochlear implant, we’re here with answers and solutions tailored to you.
What Is Otology and Neurotology?
Otology and neurotology are subspecialties within ENT (ear, nose and throat medicine) that focus on the ear, hearing, balance system and related skull base anatomy. Neurotology addresses more complex disorders involving nerves, tumors and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks.
Services
- Comprehensive hearing evaluations
- Cochlear and bone-anchored hearing implants
- Surgical repair of the eardrum and middle ear bones
- Treatment for chronic infections and ear drainage
- Surgery for otosclerosis and cholesteatoma
- Vestibular testing and balance care
- Facial nerve decompression and reconstruction
- Skull base surgery for tumors and fluid leaks
Our treatments
Our doctors
Offers virtual care
Why SIU
Continually learning
With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.
Patient-first experience
Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.
Breakthrough tech
Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.