Services
In-Office Procedures
Vertigo (Benign Positional Vertigo): Epley Maneuver
Benign positional vertigo (dizziness) is an inner ear problem caused by crystals floating in the fluid of the inner ear. With a change in position, these crystals may stimulate a portion of the inner ear, resulting in short periods of dizziness. The physician treats benign positional vertigo with a series of repositioning movements known as Epley maneuvers.
Nasal Bleeding: Electrical / Chemical Nasal Cauterization
To control either minor or major nose bleeds, the physician will use electrical or chemical cauterization at the source of the bleed.
Chronic middle ear fluid: Vent tube placement
After applying topical anesthetic to the ear drum, the physician makes a small incision in the ear drum. The fluid in the middle ear is suctioned out. The physician then inserts a ventilating tube into the opening in the ear drum.
Vertigo due to Meniere's or sudden hearing loss: Inner ear steroid infusion
After applying topical anesthetic to the ear drum, the physician makes a small incision in the ear drum. The fluid in the middle ear is suctioned out. The physician places a small catheter (tubing) into the incision and infuses a steroid medication into the middle ear. After the infusion is complete, the catheter is removed and a patch is placed over the opening in the ear drum. This treatment is commonly used for patients with Meniere’s disease.
Skin Lesions: Excision of skin lesions or masses
The physician removes skin lesions or masses from the head, neck or scalp area, and sends the sample to the lab for further evaluation.
Neck, Salivary or thyroid tumors: Fine needle aspiration of thyroid or glands
The physician first injects an anesthetic into the site where the FNA will be preformed. The physician will then insert a very fine needle into the enlarged gland or thyroid. Using a syringe, a small amount of fluid is aspirated and sent to the lab for further evaluation.