Ear Surgery in Atlanta, GA
Ear surgery includes procedures to repair the eardrum, place ear tubes, treat chronic infection, restore or support hearing, and manage complex inner-ear or skull-base conditions.
At Piedmont Ear, Nose, Throat and Related Allergy, patients in Atlanta can receive medical and surgical ear care for hearing changes, chronic ear infections, ear pressure, dizziness, eardrum problems, and complex ear conditions. The ear has outer, middle, and inner parts that work together for hearing and balance, so the right treatment depends on where the problem starts.
If you are experiencing chronic ear infections, hearing loss, or ear discomfort, our ENT specialists can evaluate your symptoms and recommend the right treatment.
Types of Ear Surgery
The right type of ear surgery depends on the diagnosis and may be considered when medication, monitoring, hearing care, or other treatments are not enough. An ear exam, hearing test, and, when needed, imaging help your ENT identify the cause and determine whether surgery is appropriate.
Eardrum & Middle Ear Surgeries
Tympanoplasty
Tympanoplasty repairs a hole or tear in the eardrum. It may be recommended when an eardrum perforation causes hearing changes, repeat infections, or drainage.
Myringotomy With Ear Tubes
Ear tubes, also called ventilation tubes, help drain middle-ear fluid (ear effusion) and improve airflow behind the eardrum. Piedmont ENT does not treat children under age 12, but ear tubes may be used for adults and older children with repeated middle ear infections, pressure, fluid buildup, or hearing changes.
Stapes Surgery
Stapes surgery, including stapedectomy or stapedotomy, may help certain patients with otosclerosis, a condition in which abnormal bone growth causes conductive hearing loss. The procedure is designed to improve how sound moves through the middle ear.
Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tubes
Balloon dilation may help chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction, which can cause fullness, popping, pressure, pain, or muffled hearing. A small balloon is used to help the tube open and work better.
Inner Ear & Skull Base Surgeries
Inner Ear Surgery and Skull Base Care
Some patients need an otology or neurotology evaluation for conditions involving the temporal bone, lateral skull base, hearing, balance, or nearby nerves. These are more complex areas, so care often starts with a detailed exam, hearing testing, and imaging when needed.
Acoustic Neuroma and Complex Ear Conditions
Some patients with vestibular schwannoma, also called acoustic neuroma, may need monitoring, hearing testing, imaging, or surgery depending on the tumor, symptoms, and hearing status.
Hearing Implants
Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implantation may help some people with severe or profound sensorineural hearing loss who receive limited benefit from hearing aids. A cochlear implant includes an external component and a surgically placed internal component that sends signals to the hearing nerve.
“Dr. Seyyedi was so kind. He took a lot of time to explain the cochlear implant procedure and patiently answered all our questions. He’s a rare jewel in the medical profession.”
Bone-Conduction Hearing Devices
Bone-conduction devices, including a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA), may help selected patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss or single-sided deafness. These devices transmit sound through bone to reach the inner ear.
Mastoid & Bone-Removing Surgeries
Mastoidectomy
A mastoidectomy removes diseased or infected air cells in the mastoid bone behind the ear. It may be used for chronic infection, mastoid disease, or cholesteatoma.
Cholesteatoma Surgery
A cholesteatoma is an abnormal skin growth behind the eardrum that can damage nearby ear structures over time. Surgery may be needed to remove it and help protect hearing and ear health.
Ear Surgery Specialists in Atlanta
When choosing care for ear surgery, look for a team experienced in both common and complex ear conditions. Piedmont ENT has provided care in the Atlanta area since 1967 and offers ENT, otology/neurotology, hearing, and audiology services in one practice.
If ear symptoms are affecting your hearing, balance, sleep, school, work, or daily comfort, talk with an ear specialist about your options.
Schedule an appointmentFrequently Asked Questions About Ear Surgery
Does ear surgery hurt?
Most ear surgery is done with anesthesia or numbing medicine. Soreness, pressure, or mild pain can happen after surgery, but your care team will explain how to manage it.
How long is ear surgery?
It depends on the procedure. Ear tubes may be brief, while complex ear or skull base surgery can take longer.
How long does it take to recover from ear surgery?
Recovery depends on the surgery, your health, and your surgeon’s instructions. Some people return to light activity quickly, while others need more time.
Can I fly after ear surgery?
Ask your surgeon before flying. Pressure changes can affect healing, especially after middle ear or eardrum surgery.
How long after ear surgery can you swim?
Do not swim until your surgeon says it is safe. Water in the ear too soon can raise the risk of infection or healing problems.
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