Welcome to the Ear Institute of Chicago, LLC Website

Board Certified Neurotologists Who Specialize in Hearing Disorders/Cochlear Implants, Facial Nerve,Ear and Lateral Skull Base Surgery

The Ear Institute of Chicago, LLC is a medical and surgical practice that devotes itself entirely to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, facial nerve and related structures (otology/neurotology and skull base surgery). The Ear Institute of Chicago, LLC is actively engaged in research and teaching through its affiliation with the Northwestern University Medical School. This website is designed to educate and inform our patients, physicians and other health care professionals.

The patient information section of our website is designed to help make your visit to our office a pleasurable experience. This section enhances the patient-physician relationship by giving you 24-hour access to patient forms, postoperative instructions and frequently asked questions.

If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call our office (630-789-3110) during normal business hours: 8-5 pm, CST.

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News / Events

Richard J. Wiet, MD, FACS was recently awarded the 2011 Professional Excellence Award by the Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA). Dr. Wiet is one of only three physicians to have received this award from the ANA.

Robert Battista, MD, FACS recently presented a paper entitled, "Sound Localization in Unilateral Deafness Using Either a Baha or Transear", at the American Otological Society Spring Meeting, in Chicago, Illinois.

Mark Wiet, MD recently presented a paper entitled,"Long Term Results Using Three Different Tissue Seals in Stapes Surgery", at the American Otological Society Spring Meeting, in Chicago, Illinois.

Arvind Kumar, MD retired from practice on 12/31/2011. We will miss you Dr. Kumar!

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Ear Institute Research

The Ear Institute of Chicago, LLC is involved with several research studies including both original projects of the Ear Institute of Chicago, LLC and national studies sponsored by cochlear implant and implantable device manufacturers. For more information, please go to our Research Page.

Introducing MY CHART Patient Portal!
MY CHART Patient Portal allows secure, online communication with the staff and physicians of the Ear Institute of Chicago, LLC.

New patients can complete forms online before their office appointment. Completing the forms online will improve accuracy and save time in the waiting room.

Existing patients can:

Request medication refills
Request follow-up appointment times
View details of your past and upcoming appointment
Download your personal health record (PHR) in a secure (CCD) format

To sign-up for MY CHART Patient Portal:

NEW PATIENTS: Click on the following link: Ear Instistute of Chicago New Patient, MY CHART Patient Portal link. Complete the requested form online and someone from our office will contact you to schedule your first appointment. (Do not complete this form if you have already contacted our office to schedule an appointment.)

EXISTING PATIENTS: Please contact our office to supply an email address. An automated email will be sent to you along with a user name and password to access the Patient Portal. It is suggested that you bookmark the site for easy access in the future.