Department of ENT & Skull Base Surgery

At a Glance: Our Department of ENT & Skull Base Surgery

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, as well as people with cancers of the head and neck. Our multidisciplinary team provides the complete spectrum of care, beginning with accurate diagnosis. Whether you need surgical treatment, non-surgical treatment, reconstructive surgery, 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

Long recognized as a premiere destination for subspecialized treatment, we carry the mission of Barrow Neurological Institute forward at the Department of ENT and Skull Base Surgery. We continuously aim to improve patient care and develop new treatments via clinical trials, scientific research, and national and international scholarly engagement.

photo of doctor shawn stevens and the cochlear implant team standing outside of the barrow neuroplex to commemorate their 97th cochlear implant surgery
Dr. Shawn Stevens (back) and the cochlear implant team celebrate 97 surgeries/activations in 2023. This number positions our Cochlear Implant Program in the top third of busiest programs in the country.

Our team is led by Shawn M. Stevens, MD, and Griffin Santarelli, MD. Dr. Stevens is a dual-board certified neurotologist, otologist, and lateral skull base surgeon and expert in the treatment of disorders within his discipline. Dr. Santarelli is a fellowship-trained specialist in the treatment of anterior skull base disorders, complex sino-nasal disease, and cancers of the head and neck.

To learn more or schedule your appointment, please give us a call at (602) 406-8811.

Location

Barrow Neurological Institute campus in 3D

Videos

Patient Video Guides

How a Cochlear Implant Can Help Treat Hearing Loss

How a Cochlear Implant Can Help Treat Hearing Loss

Cochlear implants can help treat severe and advancing hearing loss that originates…
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.
Considering a Cochlear Implant

Considering a Cochlear Implant

Barrow neuro-otologist Dr. Shawn Stevens and audiologist Dr. Lisa Thompson speak with…
Fears Related to Hearing Loss

Fears Related to Hearing Loss

Barrow neuro-otologist Dr. Shawn Stevens and audiologist Dr. Lisa Thompson speak with…
Life-Changing Effects of a Cochlear Implant

Life-Changing Effects of a Cochlear Implant

Barrow neuro-otologist Dr. Shawn Stevens and audiologist Dr. Lisa Thompson speak with…
 What to Expect to Hear With a Cochlear Implant

What to Expect to Hear With a Cochlear Implant

Find out what it is like to hear with a cochlear implant…
Common Patient Comments About Hearing Loss

Common Patient Comments About Hearing Loss

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

Concerns of Foreign Devices Implanted in the Body

Find out more about concerns regarding foreign objects in the body from…

About Barrow Neurological Institute

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Minding What Matters Most

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