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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
Hearing Loss
Tinnitus - ringing, hissing, buzzing or roaring in the ears, steady or pulsing noises in the head or ears
Hyperacusis - sound sensitive ears with or without ear pain
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, 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 40 highly-trained medical doctors specializing in otoneurology / medical neurotology in active clinical practice throughout the USA. [Also, there are approximately 30 doctors 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, 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:
333 West Thomas Road
Suite 203
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
USA
Located directly in front of the Barrow Neurological Institute / St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center on the south side of West Thomas Rd. between 3rd and 5th avenues. The office is a two story white building with a forest green awning covering the sidewalk and a red sign out front entitled "333 Medical Building." Convenient free parking is located on ground level immediately to the West of the building. An elevator is located inside. I am located in Suite 203 with Dr. Edward J. Donahue, general surgeon.
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. House calls will be made when indicated. Practice model is private pay/cash clinic/patient-doctor direct or fee-for-service for all. I am not contracted with Medicare, Medicaid or any other third parties. Please call to discuss fees. Special arrangements such as significant discounts, payment plans, payment in kind, or charity care are offered to those in financial need.
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 precertification 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 without whom this clinic would not be possible.
Website updated: December 30, 2009
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