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Specializing in Diseases and Disorders of the Ear and the Brain (Hearing, Balance and Tinnitus Specialist; Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic; Hearing and Balance Clinic; Dizziness and Vertigo Clinic):
Vertigo
Dizziness
Imbalance
Dysequilibrium
Lightheadedness
Motion Sickness
Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness
Fluctuation in Hearing
Tinnitus - ringing, hissing, buzzing, crickets, or roaring in the ears as well pulsing whooshing noises in the head or ears
Hyperacusis - sound sensitive ears with or without ear pain
Ear fullness and ear discomfort
Fatigue, mood and sleep disturbances
General neurological concerns such as but not limited to: abnormal eye movements, changes in vision, difficulty walking, dysequilibrium, falls, tremor, clumsiness, weakness, numbness, slowing of limb movements, hoarseness, slurred speech, headache, jaw and ear discomfort, motion sickness, lightheadedness, nausea, memory problems, seizures, pain, loss of consciousness, chemotherapy-associated cognitive change (chemobrain, brain fog), and other concerns relating to the nervous system.
Oto-Neurology (Otoneurology, Medical Neuro-Otology) is a neurological (non-surgical) discipline which fuses neurology and medical otology/neurotology. Upon completion of medical school, oto-neurologists / medical neuro-otologists obtain formal residency training in neurology (4 years) and additional fellowship-training (1-2 years) in hearing, tinnitus and balance disorders - including a special focus on eye movement abnormalities and disorders of the brain and brainstem.
Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders arising from a broad spectrum of causes. There are approximately 42 highly-trained medical doctors specializing in otoneurology / medical neurotology in active clinical practice throughout the USA. [Also, there are approximately 30 medical doctors (non-surgical) in Europe, Australia and Asia working in the field of otoneurology.] They are clustered in twelve large cities mostly east of the Mississippi with a few specialists in California and Oregon. Arizona is fortunate to have two oto-neurologists serving the local community as well as the Southwest states: Dr. Terry D. Fife, mentor and collegial friend, and I.
An otoneurologist works closely with ear nose and throat surgeons - otolaryngologists, otologists/neurotologists/ear and skull base surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, pain specialists, rheumatologists, internists, endocrinologists, family doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, audiologists, doctors of audiology, physical therapists, doctors of physical therapy, vestibular physiotherapists, and auditory neuroscientists in an effort to deliver customized and comprehensive care.
Philosophy:
To keep alive the practice of private medicine, to strive for excellence in teaching and research, and to preserve the sanctity of the patient-doctor relationship through old-fashioned, country-doctor values combined with modern oto-neurological subspecialty expertise.
Location:
206 East Morris Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
USA
Located 1.0 mile east of the Barrow Neurological Institute / St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center on East Morris Drive just 0.1 mile east of Central and south of Osborn road about 40 meters. Turn south on 2nd street off Osborn and then take an immediate left turn heading east on Morris. Look for the American flag, #206, and the clinic sign(s). The office is a one story, ranch-style office with brick and cream walls and brown roof. The Robb Oto-Neurology Clinic sign is located on the facade of the building and near the front door. There is a doorbell mounted on the upper right side on the security screen door. Please press the door bell upon arrival. Parking is located in front of the office and there is handicap parking available right in front of the entrance.
The oto-neurology clinic is not contracted with any third-party insurers and consequently welcomes all new patients regardless of their ability to pay privately, age or insurance status. This simple private-pay model allows the patient to spend more quality time with the physician and play a more direct role in the decision making process. Insurance can help pay for numerous diagnostics and therapeutics thus minimizing out of pocket costs. Special arrangements can be made for those in need. Response to the model has been overwhelmingly positive since its inception.
The clinic's doors are open to all those in need. Practice model is private pay/cash clinic/patient-doctor direct/ fee-for-service for all just like business was conducted in the good old days. I am not contracted with Medicare, Medicaid or any other third-party insurance companies, however, these entities will be able to pay for most or all of my ancillary oto-neurological workup with the exception of my consultation time at the roundtable. Payment in full at time of service via cash, check, Visa, Mastercard is the order of business. Special arrangements such as significant discounts, payment plans, payment in kind, or charity care are offered to those in financial need. House calls will be made when absolutely indicated.
Documentation is provided to each patient for optional submission to private insurance or secondaries for out-of-network consideration and reimbursement. Patients can be reimbursed for the visit once out of network deductibles have been met. Moreover, insurance companies and Medicare will likely pay for additional costly medical workup and therapy upon my order. Patients may request assistance from their primary physicians or other referring physician for pre-certification at the in-network level for out-of-network subspeciality services by an oto-neurologist.
U.S. Veterans of the Armed Forces can visit the clinic utilizing the 'VA fee basis' medical care option after first arranging to see any Arizona VA staff neurologist or otolaryngologist. Please call with any additional questions, comments or concerns.
Special thanks to Edward J. Donahue, MD (General Surgeon) www.eddonahuemd.com who helped me make my first oto-neurology clinic a reality in the valley of the sun. After eight years, I am pleased to have a unique opportunity to welcome patients into the comfort of my own personal private practice clinic where the Robb Oto-Neurology Clinic continues to care for those with diseases and disorders of the ear and the brain in the most compassionate and thorough manner within a quiet, warm, personalized and relaxed setting.
Website updated: February 15, 2012
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