Crazy Stories From the ER

Dr. Mark Syms is a Neurotologist/Otologist and the Founder of the Arizona Hearing Center. He is one of the first physicians in the country to be board-certified in neurotology and is currently a national leader in hearing technology. After nearly two decades of experience treating ear problems, Dr. Syms has helped thousands of people improve their quality of life.

Dr. Syms graduated with honors from Boston College before earning his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He completed his fellowship training at the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles, one of the world’s premier surgery organizations. Today, Dr. Syms frequently gives lectures on neurotology both nationally and internationally. He is also an extensively published author, a member of numerous professional organizations, and the host of the ListenUp Podcast.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Dr. Mark Syms shares a crazy story from the ER—a key fob lodged in the ear—and how he helped the patient
• The various items Dr. Syms has found in ears: cotton from 10 Q-tips, glue, and more
• Dr. Syms talks about extreme wax removal
• What is a cholesteatoma, how does Dr. Syms treat it, and how does it impact hearing loss?
• Asymmetric hearing loss and its connection to tumors
• Why Q-tips are almost always the culprit of ear infections
• What to do if you have a bug in your ear—and the types of bugs Dr. Syms has removed from patients' ears

In this episode…
Being an otologist/neurotologist means that you get to see patients with a variety of ear problems. While many of these issues include ear infections, a build up of wax, or hearing loss, sometimes a patient comes in with something truly crazy.


Sponsor for this episode...
This episode is brought to you by the Arizona Hearing Center.

The Arizona Hearing Center is a cutting-edge hearing care facility providing comprehensive, family-focused care. Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from some sort of hearing loss, more than half of whom are younger than the age of 65. That’s why the team at the Arizona Hearing Center is focused on providing the highest-quality care using innovative technologies and inclusive treatment plans.

As the Founder of the Arizona Hearing Center, Dr. Mark Syms is passionate about helping patients effectively treat their hearing loss so that they can stay connected with their family and friends and remain independent. He knows first-hand how hearing loss can impact social connection and effective communication. By relying on three core values—empathy, education, and excellence—Dr. Syms and his team of hearing loss experts are transforming the lives of patients.

So what are you waiting for? Stop missing out on the conversation and start improving your quality of life today!

To learn more about the Arizona Hearing Center, visit https://www.azhear.com/ or call us at 602-307-9919. We don’t sell hearing aids—we treat your hearing loss.