Medical Services related to Hussam Khalil El-Kashlan MD

Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)

An acoustic neuroma (also known as a vestibular schwannoma) is a benign tumor that originates on the eighth cranial nerve, which connects the inner ear with the brain. This nerve, called the vestibulocochlear nerve, is involved in transmitting sound and sending balance information from the inner ear to the brain.  Acoustic neuromas are typically slow growing over a period of years. Although these tumors do not invade the brain, they commonly cause hearing loss and can result in neurological deficits. Acoustic neuromas can also be life threatening if they become large enough to compress the brain stem or cerebellum.

Cochlear Implant Program

At the University of Michigan Cochlear Implant Program, one of the oldest programs in the country, we have restored hearing to more than 2,000 children and adults, and our cochlear implant surgeons do nothing but perform ear surgeries.

Ear Surgery

At the University of Michigan Health System’s Division of Otology/Neurotology, our surgeons provide the full scope of surgeries that cover any ear disease or disorder, and have a combined experience of more than 60 years of ear surgery

Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)

At the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Michigan Health System, we are on the cutting-edge of diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating patients with diseases of the head and neck, also coordinating with our Comprehensive Cancer Center to expertly treat head and neck cancers.

Hearing Loss & Hearing Testing

At the Audiology Clinic, at the University of Michigan Health System, we evaluate everyone with hearing issues, from birth through adulthood, providing comprehensive hearing testing, diagnosis and treatment, often in conjunction with our Department's otolaryngologists.

Skull Base Program

At Michigan Medicine, our team has decades of combined experience treating tumors and other conditions found in the bottom, or base, of the skull. These tumors can affect sensitive nerves and are often challenging and sometimes dangerous to reach, since they sit under the brain and may be entangled with important nerves and blood vessels.