Skull Base Surgery, Snoring & Other Services
Skull Base Surgery- Otology, Neurotology, and Vestibular Disorders
Dr Sean McMenomey leads the division of Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery. He is an internationally recognized expert in this field, and regularly presents and teaches skull base surgery techniques at educational conferences and seminars.
Dr McMenomey's practice focuses on the surgical treatment for diseases of hearing, facial nerve, and balance disorders, as well as the structures in the brain and skull related to these diseases. He collaborates with other specialists at OHSU to provide the best quality of care for his patients. Neurosurgery, Neurology, Radiology, Audiology, and Physical and Occupational Therapy are just a few of the specialties he regularly works with in his practice.
Dr Anh Nguyen-Huynh works with Dr McMenomey an an Otologist, specializing in the surgical treatment of vestibular (balance and dizziness) diseases and disorders. Dr Anh focuses on care for patients with these disorders of the inner ear.
Dr Frank Warren joined the Division in June 2010 as our third Otologist. Dr. Warren’s practice is solely focused on Neurotology. Dr. Warren enjoys this “super-specialist” outlook on his practice as it allows him to provide patients with the most current and “state-of-the-art” care for their ear problems. Dr. Warren’s clinical interests include cochlear implantation, management of Acoustic Neuromas and skull base tumors, chronic ear disease, Meniere’s Disease, hearing loss and balance disorders.
If you would like to make an appointment with Dr McMenomey, Dr Anh, or Dr Warren, please call 503 494-8135.
Skull Base Surgery - Head, Neck and Sinus
Working with doctors from many specialties, Dr Peter Andersen, Dr Neil Gross, and Dr Timothy Smith from the Divisions of Head and Neck Surgery / Cancer and the Oregon Sinus Center, perform surgery to remove disease, including cancer, from the anterior and middle skull base regions (the base of the brain). State of the art technologies and training allow our doctors to offer surgical options that are considered "minimally invasive", which means that the surgical procedure is done through as small of an incision as is possible to treat the patient's problem. These procedures include endoscopic through the nostrils and without incisions, which allow patients to recover more quickly and without the scars normally associated with these procedures. This highly specialized approach has the potential to reduce the length of stay in the hospital with the patient, and in some instances, allowing that patient to return to work within a few days of the procedure.
When faced with growths, tumors, or cancers of the skull base, our multi-disciplinary (many specialty) team of doctors will evaluate the patient and discuss the patient's care as a team, so that all options are considered and explained to the patient and the most appropriate treatment can be delivered.
If you would like to learn more about the Head, Neck and Sinus Skull Base Surgery team or services, or you would like to make and appointment, please call 503 494-5355 or call the Oregon Sinus Center at 503-494-7413.
Snoring and Sleep Disorders
Approximately 45% of normal adults snore at least occasionally, and 25% are habitual snorers. It is estimated that up to 40% of males over the age of 40 snore consistently. Women tend to snore less, but a significant population of women over the age of 40 will also regularly snore quite loudly. Snoring can be an indicator of a more serious disease and is known to wreak havoc on relationships. Social stigmata and the accompanying ostracism may prevent individuals from enjoying social activities such as camping, staying in hotel rooms, etc.
Snoring is no laughing matter. It may be an indication of a more serious medical problem, such as sleep apnea.
Click here to learn more about the services and treatments we provide to patients to care for snoring and sleep disorders.
