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Department of ENT and Skull Base Surgery

About Our Department

The Department of ENT (ear, nose, and throat) and Skull Base Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and patient-centered care to individuals with disorders of the head and neck, sino-nasal passages, ear, vestibular system, facial nerve, and skull base. Our multidisciplinary team provides the complete spectrum of care, beginning with accurate diagnosis. Whether you need surgical treatment, non-surgical treatment, rehabilitation, or observation, our highly skilled specialists are here to help.

Founded on a commitment to evidence-based medicine and scholarly advancement, our department continuously strives to develop novel treatments through scientific research and clinical trials. Our team is also passionate about education, both for patients and the next generation of experts within our field. Located in the heart of Phoenix, our clinic is proud to serve Arizona and our region.

phoenix ear nose and throat specialists shawn stevens and griffin santarelli
Shawn Stevens, MD, and Griffin Santarelli, MD

The Barrow Difference

Barrow has long been recognized for its pioneering contributions to the neurosciences and as a premiere destination for subspecialized treatment. We continue this mission with the Department of Otolaryngology and Skull Base Surgery. As the Institute continues to grow in its scope, our surgeons, audiologists, and other providers will be part of a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary team approach to complex patient care. In turn, patients will benefit from comprehensive and coordinated care delivery to treat the most complex cancers, tumors, and functional disorders encountered by our specialty.

Our team is highly committed to Barrow’s mission of academic advancement. We will strive to improve patient care and develop novel treatments through clinical trials, scientific research endeavors, national and international scholarly engagement, and education of the next generation.

The team is lead by Shawn M. Stevens, MD, and Griffin Santarelli, MD. Dr. Stevens is a dual-board certified neurotologist, otologist and lateral skull base surgeon who is an expert in treatment of disorders within his discipline. Dr. Santarelli is a fellowship-trained expert in treating anterior skull base disorders, complex sino-nasal disease, and head-neck oncology.

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Videos

Patient Video Guides

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How a Cochlear Implant Can Help Treat Hearing Loss

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Management of Acoustic Neuromas

Management of Acoustic Neuromas

See how Barrow physicians partner with our patients to manage acoustic neuromas.
How to Perform Nasal Irrigation After Surgery

How to Perform Nasal Irrigation After Surgery

Griffin Santarelli, MD, demonstrates for patients how to perform nasal irrigation after…

Cochlear Implant Patient Panel

How A Cochlear Implant Changed My Life

How A Cochlear Implant Changed My Life

Three Patients. Three Perspectives.
Returning to Your Normal Routine after Cochlear Implant Surgery

Returning to Your Normal Routine after Cochlear Implant Surgery

Find out how long it takes to get back to your normal…
Fears Related to Hearing Loss

Fears Related to Hearing Loss

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Common Patient Comments About Hearing Loss

Common Patient Comments About Hearing Loss

Learn more about common comments from patients experiencing hearing loss.
Concerns of Foreign Devices Implanted in the Body

Concerns of Foreign Devices Implanted in the Body

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 What to Expect to Hear With a Cochlear Implant

What to Expect to Hear With a Cochlear Implant

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Life-Changing Effects of a Cochlear Implant

Life-Changing Effects of a Cochlear Implant

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Considering a Cochlear Implant

Considering a Cochlear Implant

Barrow neuro-otologist Dr. Shawn Stevens and audiologist Dr. Lisa Thompson speak with…
What to Expect on the Day of Cochlear Implant Surgery

What to Expect on the Day of Cochlear Implant Surgery

Barrow neuro-otologist Dr. Shawn Stevens and audiologist Dr. Lisa Thompson speak with…

Minding What Matters Most

Minding What Matters Most

Minding What Matters Most

Here at Barrow Neurological Institute, we are preserving thoughts, memories, dreams, personalities,…