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ANA Virtual Patient Education Event
Hosted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
January 24, 2026
Scheduled topics include:
Different Modalities of AN Treatment |
Hearing Options with Vestibular Schwannoma |
Impact Treatment Decision has on Quality Of Life in Acoustic Neuroma Patients |
Complications with CSF Leaks and Fatigue |
Balance Issues Associated with Acoustic Neuroma |
Intracranial Acoustic Tumor Surgery and Preserving the Facial Nerve |
Facial Reanimation |
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ANA Patient Education Event
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Saturday, March 7, 2026
7:30 am - 3:30 pm ET
More information and registration coming soon
Join us for our upcoming Patient Education Event at Mayo Clinic’s beautiful Jacksonville, Florida campus on Saturday, March 7.
This free event is hosted by Mayo Clinic Florida’s Acoustic Neuroma Program, which specializes in the treatment of acoustic neuromas. Mayo Clinic experts use innovative, patient-centered techniques to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Hear directly from Mayo Clinic’s integrated care team – including neurotologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, facial plastic surgeons, and audiologists – as they share the latest advances in treatment decision-making, recovery, and patient experience.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or already navigating your care and exploring treatment options, you’ll find valuable information, inspiration, and connection at this event. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with experts in acoustic neuroma treatment!
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Scheduled Presenters
Joseph Breen, MD
Joseph Breen, M.D., serves as chief of the Division of Otology and Neurotology at Mayo Clinic in Florida. As an expert ear surgeon, Dr. Breen specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas), hearing loss, chronic ear infections and rare or complex ear disorders.
Richard Byrne, MD
Richard Byrne, M.D., is the Chair of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. He was recently named President of the Society of Neurological Surgeons and has served in leadership roles in numerous professional organizations. Dr. Byrne has 25 years' surgical experience and expertise in all types of brain tumor surgery, including acoustic neuromas.
Deanna Menapace, MD
Deanna Menapace, M.D., is the Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Her clinical expertise includes the management of facial nerve dysfunction, with a focus on both cosmetic and functional interventions to improve facial comfort, quality of life and restore facial symmetry.
Jennifer Peterson, MD
Jennifer Peterson. M.D., is an Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology with a joint appointment in Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. She leads clinical research into CNS tumors—including acoustic neuroma—focusing on optimizing radiotherapy strategies that balance efficacy with minimizing toxicity.
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, MD
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., is a neurosurgeon and former chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida, where he also held the Monica Jacoby Chair and the William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professorship. His clinical and research work focuses on advanced surgical treatment of brain and spinal tumors, functional mapping, minimally invasive skull base approaches, and NIH-funded research aimed at curing brain cancer.
Mallory Raymond, MD
Mallory Raymond, M.D., is a fellowship-trained Otologist/Neurotologist and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She specializes in advanced surgical care for outer, middle, and inner ear disorders, with expertise in the management of complex hearing and balance conditions. Dr. Raymond is dedicated to delivering leading-edge, patient-centered care for individuals with acoustic neuromas and other skull base disorders.
Greta Stamper, AuD, PhD
Greta Stamper, Au.D., Ph.D., is a clinical and research audiologist in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic in Florida. She serves as chief of the Division of Audiology and leads adult aural rehabilitation and hearing-loss prevention efforts.
Ninoska Alvarez, PT, MSPT
Ninoska Alvarez, P.T., MSPT, serves as lead physical therapist at the Brooks Balance Center in Jacksonville, Florida. A vestibular-certified therapist since 2006, she has focused her practice on treating vestibular disorders for nearly 20 years across both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked at the Brooks Balance Center—northeast Florida’s only specialty center for vestibular disorders—since 2008.
Joseph Breen, MD
Joseph Breen, M.D., serves as chief of the Division of Otology and Neurotology at Mayo Clinic in Florida. As an expert ear surgeon, Dr. Breen specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas), hearing loss, chronic ear infections and rare or complex ear disorders.
Richard Byrne, MD
Richard Byrne, M.D., is the Chair of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. He was recently named President of the Society of Neurological Surgeons and has served in leadership roles in numerous professional organizations. Dr. Byrne has 25 years' surgical experience and expertise in all types of brain tumor surgery, including acoustic neuromas.
Deanna Menapace, MD
Deanna Menapace, M.D., is the Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Her clinical expertise includes the management of facial nerve dysfunction, with a focus on both cosmetic and functional interventions to improve facial comfort, quality of life and restore facial symmetry.
Jennifer Peterson, MD
Jennifer Peterson. M.D., is an Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology with a joint appointment in Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. She leads clinical research into CNS tumors—including acoustic neuroma—focusing on optimizing radiotherapy strategies that balance efficacy with minimizing toxicity.
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, MD
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., is a neurosurgeon and former chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida, where he also held the Monica Jacoby Chair and the William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professorship. His clinical and research work focuses on advanced surgical treatment of brain and spinal tumors, functional mapping, minimally invasive skull base approaches, and NIH-funded research aimed at curing brain cancer.
Mallory Raymond, MD
Mallory Raymond, M.D., is a fellowship-trained Otologist/Neurotologist and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She specializes in advanced surgical care for outer, middle, and inner ear disorders, with expertise in the management of complex hearing and balance conditions. Dr. Raymond is dedicated to delivering leading-edge, patient-centered care for individuals with acoustic neuromas and other skull base disorders.
Greta Stamper, AuD, PhD
Greta Stamper, Au.D., Ph.D., is a clinical and research audiologist in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic in Florida. She serves as chief of the Division of Audiology and leads adult aural rehabilitation and hearing-loss prevention efforts.
Ninoska Alvarez, PT, MSPT
Ninoska Alvarez, P.T., MSPT, serves as lead physical therapist at the Brooks Balance Center in Jacksonville, Florida. A vestibular-certified therapist since 2006, she has focused her practice on treating vestibular disorders for nearly 20 years across both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked at the Brooks Balance Center—northeast Florida’s only specialty center for vestibular disorders—since 2008.
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ANAwareness Week 2025
June 8 - 14
Informed Decisions - Better Outcomes
All available recordings of our ANAwareness Week presentations
are now available in our video library and our member webinar library.
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Chuck
Acoustic Neuroma tattoos...ANA is Great !!
Jennifer
AN Warrior!(Translabyrinthine surgery March 2021)
Brenda
13 years since acoustic neuroma surgery! I'm thankful and blessed to make it through the struggles and accepting my new normal! Face numbness and loss of hearing remain, headaches have diminished over time! Praise God!
Megan
I had a 3.5cm acoustic neuroma surgically removed on 6/26/23. Here is a photo of our family vacation last week hiking in Banff, Alberta. We live in Austin, TX so the break from the heat was fantastic. What was even better was I was able to hike with my husband and kids again with balance and strength I haven’t had since pre-surgery. It was a long road to recovery but life is good! (That’s me on the left).
Yvette
Just celebrated my 7th ANniversary from retrosigmoid surgery and 10 years since diagnosis. I am so grateful for my successful outcome and my strength to keep pushing past the balance issues, headaches, hearing loss, etc. and enjoy this life!
Emily
My daughter and I celebrated Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Week and my 10th ANniversary raising money for the Acoustic Neuroma Association at the Walk4Hearing.
Bonny
After AN surgery in 2017, I am happy to continue my part-time job as Choir Director and Organist.
Enrica
My daughter and I nine months post op from the translabyrinthine surgery. I am working on balance and dealing with delayed wound healing & headaches, but getting better!
Vivian
Diagnosed 7 years ago, had gamma knife radiation May 2025. Hope it works 🤞 Vivian Canada 🇨🇦
Mary
Mary – a little over a year after surgery. Not fast, but truly thankful
Melony
My name is Melony and I’m a 25 year old actor from Chicago, Illinois. I was diagnosed with a 4.5cm Unilateral Vestibular Schwannoma. On April 9th, 2025, I underwent a 13 hour surgery and I am currently 10 weeks post op. Big thanks to Dr. Stephen Magill, Dr. Kevin Zhan, and the team at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Kathy
Kathy and Grandson Elijah
Amy
Perfect week to have mine removed.😊 This photo is from 6/14/25, two days post surgery.
Alexandra
5 years post-op (3cm, translab). I celebrated by running my 5th half marathon and I'll be running my 5th marathon this October!
Laura
At the Tulip Festival in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Brooke
2.5 years strong #ANwarrior
James
I am a 3-time AN warrior. Yes, 3 times the AN has grown back, and 2 brain surgeries.
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