You can rely on skilled surgeons from Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute, and Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute to collaborate as a team with you and to offer the latest medical and surgical treatments for conditions affecting the head, neck, and base of the skull. We work across multiple disciplines to treat skull base disorders such as:
- Brain tumors
- Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma)
- Bone lesions
- Pituitary tumors
- Meningiomas
- Lesions of blood vessels, such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
- Leaking brain fluid (cerebrospinal fluid or CSF)
Advanced otolaryngology
Your team is also made up of experienced head and neck surgeons who treat a wide range of otolaryngologic conditions.
- Tumors of the anterior and lateral skull base (including the temporal bone)
- Cancers of the head and neck
- Sinonasal disease and allergies
- Dysphagia and laryngeal abnormalities
- Hearing loss (Including cochlear implants and other implantable devices)
- Facial paralysis
- Endoscopic approaches to the anterior cranial base (for tumors and repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks) and the pituitary gland
- Routine and complex sinus surgery, including frontal sinus surgery and revision surgery for nasal polyps, and treatment of severe nosebleeds
- Orbital and optic nerve decompression and dacryocystorhinostomy procedures for orbital tumors and thyroid eye disease
Whether you live locally in our own community or travel for treatment, our otolaryngology, head and neck surgeons, and entire skull base surgery team bring the highest quality care and the latest clinical treatments close to home. Through world-class expertise and leading-edge technology, we help patients get back to living life to the fullest.
Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care
Expert, Multidisciplinary Care for Acoustic Neuromas and Skull Base Tumors
Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care offers advanced, integrated expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of acoustic neuromas and other complex skull base tumors through a collaborative network that includes the Miami Neuroscience Institute and the Marcus Neuroscience Institute.
Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiation oncologists, and neuroradiologists brings a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to each case. We specialize in both microsurgical and radiosurgical techniques, including Gamma Knife® and CyberKnife®, with an emphasis on:
- Hearing preservation
- Facial nerve protection
- Quality-of-life outcomes
From diagnosis through recovery, we provide access to a full spectrum of supportive services, including audiology, vestibular therapy, and facial nerve rehabilitation, ensuring patients receive coordinated, compassionate care every step of the way.
Transforming Acoustic Neuroma Care
There’s a reason people across the country turn to Cedars-Sinai for exceptional acoustic neuroma care. Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Hospitals 2024-25" rankings. We give acoustic neuroma patients access to an unrivaled combination of top-tier talent, compassionate care and measurable results.
The Acoustic Neuroma and Lateral Skull Base Tumor Program at Cedars-Sinai delivers customized care and excellent outcomes for complex tumors many other centers are unable to treat. Our patients and their loved ones rely on us for personalized acoustic neuroma treatments that improve—and save—lives.
Mia Miller, MD, Neurotologist, and John S. Yu, MD, Neurosurgeon, are Co-Directors of Cedars-Sinai’s Acoustic Neuroma and Lateral Skull Base Tumor Program.
Doctors Across Disciplines
Finding the best approach to your acoustic neuroma treatment requires a comprehensive tumor assessment by seasoned professionals spanning a broad range of specialties. It’s the Cedars-Sinai difference: a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team working in concert to develop targeted and effective treatment plans that set patients up for success.
Our team at the Acoustic Neuroma and Lateral Skull Base Tumor Program sets Cedars-Sinai apart and features renowned experts in:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurotology
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic surgery, with a specialty in facial nerves
- Vestibular therapy
- Physical therapy
- Audiology
Your Care Concierge
Determining what care path is right for you—and then identifying critical next steps on your journey—can feel overwhelming. At the Acoustic Neuroma and Lateral Skull Base Tumor Program at Cedars-Sinai, we encourage you to let us do the heavy lifting. Our dedicated patient navigator ensures we meet all your needs, from coordinating appointments and testing to streamlining communications with your care team.
Surgical Specialties
Surgeons at Cedars-Sinai specialize in two methods of surgery to address acoustic neuromas:
- Microsurgery—leveraging precision techniques for tumor removal to preserve patient hearing
- Radiosurgery—stopping tumor growth by hitting it directly with focused beams of radiation
Your care team will select the surgical approach best suited to your particular tumor and its specific location, minimizing impact on surrounding nerves that affect hearing, balance and facial muscles.
Optimum Location, Maximum Innovation
In the heart of Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai is a central destination for leading physicians and scientists from around the globe. They harness knowledge and experience to pioneer medical discovery, advancing possibilities in the treatment of acoustic neuromas and so much more. Ongoing research at the Acoustic Neuroma and Lateral Skull Base Tumor Program includes:
- Isolating stem cells from acoustic neuromas to see which ones generate benign tumors—a vital endeavor in discovering new therapies and medications
- Utilizing immunotherapy to target acoustic neuromas in patients with neurofibromatosis 2, a genetic disorder that puts patients at risk for tumors
- A clinical trial using scorpion venom dye to light up acoustic neuromas before surgery, allowing surgeons to distinguish nerves from tumors visually and decreasing the risk of complications
Schedule a Consultation
To set up a consultation with one of our acoustic neuroma experts, contact us today at 424-314-0628 or email acousticneuroma@cshs.org.
Webinar presentation 2/9/26: Walk Through of the Surgery Journey
The key to Emory Otolaryngology's preeminence in clinical care in the Southeast is its commitment to educational excellence and cutting-edge research.
Comprehensive team including Neurotology, Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Audiology, Physical Therapy, and Facial Reanimation Surgery.
- Surgical Options: Translabyrinthine, Retrosigmoid
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy - CyberKnife
- Physical Therapy
- Facial Reanimation Surgery, Botox Injections
- Hearing Rehabilitation - BAHA, CROS Amplification, Cochlear implants
Akouos, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company. Over the coming months, you will see Akouos adopting the Lilly name and logo.
We focus on developing gene therapies with the potential to restore, improve, and preserve high-acuity physiologic hearing for people with hearing loss.
Our Clinical Trial for AK-antiVEGF:
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate whether the study drug, administered once using the study device, is safe at different dose levels. Researchers in this trial will also evaluate whether the study drug is able to stabilize or improve hearing and/or shrink the size of the tumor in individuals affected by unilateral vestibular schwannoma.
For more information about our clinical trial and surgical administration procedure:
