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Ear Cancer 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 your care journey with us. This overview helps you understand what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.
At Stanford Health Care, you'll find world-renowned treatment. Our specialists guide you through the healing process, whatever the extent of your ear cancer diagnosis.
We know that ear cancer introduces 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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Let us help find personalized care options for you and your family.
Your Circle of Care
A diagnosis of ear cancer 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 Ear Institute 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 ear cancer. Participating in a trial may give you access to the latest ear cancer therapies before they are widely available.
We have multiple specialists working together to diagnose and treat ear cancer. You can rely on our world-class team for compassionate and complete ear cancer care.
Your Doctors
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
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 ear cancer 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 ear cancer or its complications, such as hearing loss, 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.
Cancer Care Services
Connect you and your loved ones to personalized, supportive services before, during, and after your treatment.
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Nutrition
Discover nutrition services designed specifically for coping with cancer.
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Health Library
Access free, reliable information about ear cancer, hearing loss, and other health topics.
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Clinical Trials for Ear Cancer
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 ear cancer.
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 access Stanford Health Care’s expertise and compassionate care for any condition affecting the ears, nose, sinuses, and neck. We always accept new patients, and we take many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.


Ste 1700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-723-5281 Getting Here
To request an appointment with an ear cancer specialist, call 650-723-5281.