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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May 19, 2012 Illinois Cochlear Implant Club Meeting
Topics:
1. "Cochlear implants: History of a Medical Triumph" by Dr. Richard Wiet, M.D., F.A.C.S.
2. "Cochlear Implant Updates" by Carly Williams, Au.D., CCC-A
3. "Med-El Update" by Christine Pett, (Med-El Corporation)
Date: May 19, 2012
Where: College of Dupage, Building K, Room 161, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (MAP)
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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 gave a lecture entitled, "Treatments for Single-Sided Deafness", at the January 2012 Illinois Academy of Audiology (ILAA) 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 2011 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.
