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Cholesteatoma Care at Stanford Health Care
As you and your family prepare for your first visit at Stanford Health Care, you’ll likely have many questions about cholesteatoma diagnosis and treatment. This overview helps you understand what to expect as you go through the early steps of care for this benign ear cyst.
We know that a cholesteatoma may introduce new challenges for you and your loved ones. Stanford Health Care offers extensive resources to assist you with every facet of your well-being—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. We’re here to help you and your family each step of the way.
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Your Circle of Care
A diagnosis of a complex ear condition can disrupt your life. We are here to guide you through every challenge using our Circle of Care approach. You have a team supporting you and placing your needs at the center of every decision. Our multispecialty team works together to tailor treatments to your needs. Depending on your condition, you will be cared for by our otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists and head and neck surgeons) and advanced practice providers. Together, we prioritize your overall health and give you renewed hope for a better quality of life.
Access to Excellence
We strive to make access to care as simple as possible. We have a network of convenient locations across the Bay Area and a wide range of support services. User-friendly virtual health tools and video appointments help you stay connected with your care team from home. We accept most insurance plans and offer discounted transportation, short-stay options, and international travel and translation services. We make it easy for you to get the care you deserve. Our team guides you through each step, so you can make decisions that are right for you.
Innovation Through
Clinical Research
As a leading academic and research institution, we are always striving to find new techniques and apply the latest and best technology to your treatment. Specialists at Stanford Health Care ENT work with each other and with teams across the nation to spark groundbreaking research. We are committed to bringing you clinical trials that test new and better ways to diagnose, treat, and manage ENT conditions. Participating in a trial may give you access to the latest ENT therapies before they are widely available.
Ear injuries and trauma cause a variety of problems and affect everyone differently. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff are here to support you throughout your healing journey with treatment plans tailored to fit your needs.
Your Doctors
Doctors in the field of otology-neurotology specialize in problems affecting your ears, skull, and brain. Otologic neurotologic surgeons have expertise in treating these conditions with techniques such as microsurgery, cranial base surgery, and implantable hearing devices.
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Otologists specialize in conditions relating to the ears. They have expertise in the structures and functions of the entire ear. These doctors diagnose and treat all ear problems, ranging from mild to complex.
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Audiologists are trained, licensed, and certified health care professionals. They have unique expertise in measuring and evaluating your ability to hear. They also measure how your inner ear function influences your balance abilities.
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Our skilled physician assistants and nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and neck. They see patients independently and occasionally alongside your doctor. APPs can give you a thorough exam, write prescriptions, and help prevent or treat any issues. Our APPs meet weekly to discuss patient needs.
»Your Extended Care Team
Nurses and nurse coordinators are registered nurses (RNs) who coordinate your care with your ENT team. They guide you from your first contact through follow-up care and help you find counseling, financial, and other support services.
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Care coordinators provide you with information and assistance before and during your appointment.
- Medical assistants work with our team to help provide care. They may prepare you for an examination, assist your doctor, or take vitals before your appointment.
- Patient care coordinators help you with scheduling appointments and accessing your lab results.
- Patient access representatives can answer any questions you have about insurance coverage, help you apply for insurance, and refer you to a Stanford Health Care financial counselor.
Care coordinators provide you with information and assistance before and during your appointment.
- Medical Assistant: Medical assistants work with our team to help provide care. They may prepare you for an examination, assist your doctor, or take your vital signs before your appointment.
- Patient Care Coordinator: Our patient care coordinators help you with scheduling appointments and accessing your lab results. They are your first line of contact before you see your provider and will guide you during your cholesteatoma care.
- Patient Access Representative: Patient access representatives can answer your questions about health insurance coverage, help you apply for health insurance, and refer you to our financial counselors.
Care coordinators provide you with information and assistance before and during your appointment.
- Medical assistants work with our team to help provide care. They may prepare you for an examination, assist your doctor, or take vitals before your appointment.
- Patient care coordinators help you with scheduling appointments and accessing your lab results.
- Patient access representatives can answer any questions you have about insurance coverage, help you apply for insurance, and refer you to a Stanford Health Care financial counselor.
If you qualify for a clinical trial for cholesteatoma or its complications, our research coordinators guide you through the process. They educate you about what to expect during the study, answer your questions, and schedule your appointments.
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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials for cholesteatoma or its complications.
Open trials refer to studies that are currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants soon. Closed trials are not currently enrolling additional patients.
Our Clinics
You can readily access Stanford Health Care’s expertise and compassionate care. We always accept new patients, and we take many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
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