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Sarasota is unusually strong in the ear subspecialty, with internationally known otology and neurotology expertise.
Beyond routine ENT, some conditions call for an otologist or neurotologist — physicians who subspecialize in the ear and the nerves connecting it to balance and hearing. The Silverstein Institute and Ear Research Foundation built Sarasota's reputation in this area, and Dr. Andrew Marlowe and Dr. Seth Rosenberg are among the local ear/neurotology-focused surgeons. Common issues include vertigo (such as BPPV and Meniere's disease), tinnitus, chronic ear infections, eardrum perforations and conductive hearing loss that may need surgery.
Specialized testing to identify the cause of dizziness or vertigo.
In-office maneuvers to relieve the most common cause of positional vertigo.
Surgical repair of a perforated eardrum to restore hearing and prevent infection.
Microsurgery to address conductive hearing loss such as otosclerosis.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Academy of Otolaryngology — ENThealth ↗AAO-HNS ↗Choose a board-certified doctor — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.