What is Sudden Hearing Loss?

For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?

What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
Pediatric ENT
At , we take a considerate and gentle approach while evaluating and treating your child. We offer a warm, welcoming environment to minimize pain, discomfort and anxiety in our child patients. We understand how much your child means to you. Open communication and shared-decision making are cornerstones of our practice’s approach to treatment plan development. …
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We want to answer all of your questions at the time of your visit. Please prepare for your visit by bringing: Health insurance card and current photo ID A list of all medications you are currently taking A copy of any pertinent CT scans (not the reports – please get the actual CD for our…
Christopher T. Wartmann, M.D.

Dr. Christopher Wartmann trained at Northwestern University in Chicago, performed a research fellowship at New York University Langone Medical Center and completed residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He has had more than 30 peer-reviewed journal publications released and is a member of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery….
Kevin K. Mathur, M.D., F.A.A.O.A.

Undergraduate Degree Kenyon College Medical School Medical College of Ohio (member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society) Internship and Residency SUNY Upstate Medical University Board Certified by American Board of Otolaryngology Fellow of American Academy Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Experience Wooster Otolaryngologist since 2003 Member…
Arun K. Mathur, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Undergraduate degree University of Delhi Medical School University of Delhi Internship Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, OH Residency St. Luke’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH Certifications & Fellowships Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology Fellow of American Academy Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Started practicing in Wooster in 1973 to…
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Effective and personalized patient care comes from friendly staff, knowledgable doctors and the most up-to-date medical and surgical therapies. Physicians Audiologists Front Office Staff The friendly front desk team, our skilled nurses and ancillary staff ensure that your visit to our office is easy and enjoyable.