University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 1445
Houston, Texas 77030
Telephone: 713-745-5146
Fax: 713-792-5611
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Website: www.mdanderson.org/departments/skullbase
Website: www.mdanderson.org/pdf/acoustic_neuroma_service_brochure.pdf
About the Center
The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center treats many patients with tumors that have benign characteristics, such as Acoustic Neuromas. Our highly-regarded multidisciplinary approach brings together a team of neurotologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroradiotherapists who have expertise in all forms of tumor management: observation, radiosurgery, and microsurgical excision. Treatment is tailored to each patient's needs and desires and is approved by a multidiscplinary board. Our team includes rehabilitation specialists and therapists, should these services be required.

Paul Gidley, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Otology-Neurotology
Medical School: The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, 1990
Internship: The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX
Residency: General surgery, The University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals, Houston, TX, 1992 - 1995
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals, Houston, TX, 1992 - 1995
Fellowship: Otology-Neurotology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 1996 - 1997
Board Certification: Otolaryngology and Neurotology

Franco DeMonte, M.D.
Professor and Deputy Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
Medical Director, Brain & Spine Center
Co-Director, Skull Base Tumor Program
Medical School: University of Western Ontario, London, Onatiro, Canada, 1985
Internship: Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada, 1985 - 1986
Residency: University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, 1986 - 1991
Fellowship: Cranial Base Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1991 - 1992
Board Certification: Neurological Surgery

Eric Chang, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Director, CNS Stereotactic Radiation Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1994
Internship: California Pacific Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 1994 - 1995
Residency: Harvard Joint Center for Radiation Therapy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1995 - 1999
Board Certification: Radiation and Radiation Oncology
Acoustic Neuroma Introduction
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What is Acoustic NeuromaImportant Points To Know About an Acoustic Neuroma: An Read More...Symptoms of Acoustic NeuromaEarly symptoms are easily overlooked, thus making diagnosis a challenge. There usually are symptoms, however, indicating the possibility of an Read More...Identifying the TumorAdvances in medicine have made possible the identification of small acoustic neuromas (those still confined to the internal auditory canal). Routine auditory tests may reveal a loss of hearing...Read More...Treatment OptionsThere are three treatment options available to a patient. These options are: Observation Microsurgical Removal Radiation: ("radiosurgery" or...Read More...
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