Our Services

Congenital Ear Center

Description of Services

The Congenital Ear Center (CEC) is a comprehensive center of excellence for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital ear conditions. The center is available for all patients from birth to 21 years of age who have certain ear conditions including:

Microtia – very small or missing ear
Malformed ears – cup ears or lop ears
Excessively large ears
Protruding ears
Congenital aural atresia – missing ear canal with hearing loss
External auditory canal stenosis – very narrow ear canal
Missing portions of ear from injuries

Learn about treatment options for these ear conditions available through the Congenital Ear Center.

Referral Requirements

As a comprehensive resource center, the Congenital Ear Center is available not only to patients, but also to referring physicians and surgeons who may request diagnoses, second opinions, treatment plans, and definitive treatment.

Referrals for patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization from the insurance provider and primary care physician. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call the office number listed.