Otology is that branch of ear, nose and throat surgery that deals specifically with the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of diseases of the ear. Neurotology is a division of Otology that not only deals with the ear but also those portions of the brain that are important for hearing and balance. Neurotology bridges the gap between otology and neurosurgery. Tri-State Otolaryngology is proud to have the only Fellowship trained Otologist/Neurotologist in the State of West Virginia. Therefore, we at Tri-State Otolaryngology have the expertise to evaluate and treat all types of hearing loss, balance problems or vertigo, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), tumors of the ear and skull base such as acoustic neuromas and facial nerve paralysis. Tri-State Otolaryngology is proud to have been the first in West Virginia to utilize cochlear implants to provide hearing to deaf children and adults. We have also worked hard to develop the appropriate rehabilitation programs that are essential for speech development after chochlear implantation.
Dr. Thomas M. Jung is the only fellowship trained Neurotologist in the region specializing in:
- Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults
- Vestibular Nerve Surgery for balance disorders
- Skull Base Surgery and treatment of tumors of the inner ear balance nerves
Clinical services are provided at our office for newborn through geriatric populations, and include audiometric evaluation, auditory brainstem response, otoacoustic emissions, hearing aid selection, fitting and repair, and cochlear implant evaluation and mapping. All testing is performed with the newest technology and state of the art equipment. All types of conventional, programmable and digital hearing aids are available.
