VERTIGO, DIZZINESS, BALANCE, HEARING, TINNITUS and HYPERACUSIS CLINIC

PRACTICE SCOPE

In addition to general neurological complaints, interests include, but are not limited to:

hearing concerns

deafness

tinnitus of various causes (ringing in the ears, pulsing or non-pulsating, clicking, ticking, whooshing, roaring, buzzing, cicada insect sounds, many other sounds)

sound sensitive ears (hyperacusis or abnormal sound sensitivity)

discomfort in the ears

ear fullness

vertigo (rapid or slow spinning or to-and-fro sensations)

dizziness

lightheadedness

imbalance

difficulty walking

falls

nystagmus (eye movement abnormalities)

tremor

incoordination

sleep difficulties

fatigue

chemotherapy associated cognitive decline (chemobrain, brain fog) 

mood disturbances, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies

many other problems related to the brain, the ears, the eyes and their associated neuroanatomical connections.

Attention is directed towards underlying auditory, vestibular, central and peripheral nervous system abnormalities.

Referrals will be made to surgical neurotologists, neurosurgeons, audiologists, vestibular physical therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, sleep specialists and other physicians when indicated in order to achieve thorough and customized multi-disciplinary care.