Comprehensive ENT & Hearing Services
At Midwest Ear Institute, we provide a full range of ENT and audiology services tailored to your unique needs. From in-depth hearing and balance evaluations to specialized treatments for ear, nose, and throat conditions, our expert team combines years of experience with the latest technology to deliver effective, personalized care. Whether you’re managing hearing loss, tinnitus, or complex ENT issues, we’re here to find the best solutions for your health and well-being.
Audiologic, VNG and Cochlear Assessments
Detailed Hearing and Balance Evaluations for Comprehensive Care
Our comprehensive hearing tests provide detailed assessments of hearing health. Services include VNG Balance Evaluations, Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluations, and Cochlear Implant evaluations to diagnose hearing loss and balance disorders accurately. Our team combines state-of-the-art technology with expert care to help determine the best path for your hearing needs.
Sometimes, people with hearing loss find that a hearing aid isn’t enough to fix their symptoms. If that’s you, we can help with cochlear implant evaluation and mapping. This involves implanting a small hearing device in the ear to provide additional support. It can help you overcome a hearing loss that more traditional support devices haven’t resolved.
More on Cochlear Implant Evaluation & MappingHearing tests give us important information that we use to create your personalized treatment plan. They tell us how severe your symptoms are and, often, what’s causing them. These tests are non-invasive and generally take no more than a single hour-long appointment to complete.
More on Hearing TestsIf you suffer from vertigo, dizziness and balance issues, you’re already aware of the toll it can take on your quality of life. VNG testing can get to the root cause of your symptoms and allows your hearing professional to create the best treatment plan for your needs.
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Online Hearing Screening
Think You Might Have Hearing Loss?
Take our free, 3-minute online screening to get a better understanding of your hearing health. It can determine if a professional screening is right for you.
Our Process
Finding the Perfect Match.
Hearing loss looks different for everyone, and as a result, there are a number of hearing aid varieties on the market. Through careful evaluations and custom fittings, we’ll help you find the best device for your hearing loss needs.
Step 1.
Come In and We’ll Test Your Hearing
One of our experienced hearing professionals will test your hearing and determine if hearing aids are the best solution for you.
Step 2.
Get Matched With the Right Device
Based on your unique hearing loss, our professionals will pair you with the best hearing aid to fit your needs, lifestyle, and budget.
Step 3.
Customize and Optimize Your Device
To ensure you’re getting the most from your new hearing aids, we’ll test your new device and make adjustments as needed for the perfect fit.
Step 4.
Check-in Regularly For Ongoing Care
Better hearing is a process, and we’re with you through every step of your journey with regular cleanings, maintenance and follow-up care.
Hearing Aid Services
We Service Your Devices
From hearing aid screening, selection and fittings, to ongoing maintenance and repairs – we offer a wide range of services to keep your hearing aids performing their best.
Completing a hearing aid evaluation is the first step in addressing your hearing loss. We’ll run you through a few simple tests to evaluate the type and severity of your symptoms. Then, we’ll let you know if you need a hearing aid and recommend specific models based on your test results.
More on Evaluation for Hearing AidsAfter ordering your hearing aid from the manufacturer, we’ll schedule a follow-up fitting appointment. This is when we fine-tune the settings on your new device to provide support in the areas where you need it. Fitting and programming is an important part of getting maximum value out of your new hearing device.
More on Hearing Aid Fitting & ProgrammingMidwest Hearing Institute offers basic hearing aid repair and maintenance support. We can help you fix issues like not being able to change your batteries or a broken hinge. If more intensive repairs are needed, we’ll help you ship your hearing aids back to the manufacturer or find a replacement that meets your preferences.
More on Hearing Aid Repair & MaintenanceTreatment for Ear Health
Comprehensive Ear Care for All Ages and Needs
Our ear care services address a wide range of ear-related conditions to improve hearing and comfort. We treat issues such as Vertigo, Swimmer’s Ear, Pediatric Ear Infections, and general Ear Infections. Our expert team provides comprehensive care to maintain ear health, prevent infection, and support overall well-being.
Ear infections cause pain for adults and children alike. They can be caused by allergies, infections and other health conditions. Our health professionals can diagnose the severity of your infection and treat it if necessary. However, ear infections generally go away on their own after 10-14 days.
More on Ear InfectionYoung children require a special approach to ear care, as they aren’t able to participate in the evaluation process themselves. We offer pediatric ear infection services to support this population.
More on Pediatric Ear InfectionSwimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is a condition that causes pain in the outer ear and ear canal. The ear canal protects the ear from foreign objects entering in the middle part of the ear, such as bugs, water, and small toys children shove in there. The ear canal is also responsible for protecting the ear…
More on Swimmer's EarVertigo is a feeling of dizziness that’s often caused by inner ear issues. We can help you move on from it by diagnosing and treating whatever is causing your condition. That may involve medication, non-invasive treatments or minor surgery, depending on what your diagnostic process reveals.
More on VertigoChronic Ear Health Solutions
Targeted Care for Chronic Ear Conditions and Infections
Our specialists treat chronic ear diseases and infections that affect hearing and ear health. We address conditions like Earwax Buildup, External Otitis (Swimmer’s Ear), Cholesteatoma, and Perforated Eardrum. For persistent issues, we offer procedures such as Ear Tubes to manage chronic infections and support long-term ear health.
Our team can evaluate you for cholesteatoma and treat it with surgery. This generally requires anesthesia but can be done in an outpatient setting. You may have to take one or two weeks off of work and revisit us for a follow-up appointment to verify your healing is proceeding as we expect.
More on CholesteatomaEar infections cause pain for adults and children alike. They can be caused by allergies, infections and other health conditions. Our health professionals can diagnose the severity of your infection and treat it if necessary. However, ear infections generally go away on their own after 10-14 days.
More on Ear InfectionEar tubes are small cylinders placed through the eardrums that we insert through an outpatient surgical procedure. They’re the most common childhood surgery performed with anesthesia and can help to reduce the risk of future ear infections.
More on Ear TubesThe body typically removes excess earwax on its own. But sometimes, blockages and obstructions can stop that from happening. In these cases, you can count on the team at Midwest Ear Institute to resolve the blockage and get your hearing system back to normal functioning.
More on Earwax RemovalTreating external otitis requires careful cleaning of the ear canal with ear drops that inhibit bacterial growth. We may prescribe eardrops to administer at home, depending on the severity of your condition. With proper treatment, your swimmer’s ear will go away within seven to 10 days.
More on External OtitisYoung children require a special approach to ear care, as they aren’t able to participate in the evaluation process themselves. We offer pediatric ear infection services to support this population.
More on Pediatric Ear InfectionA perforated eardrum is a hole or rupture in the thin membrane separating the ear canal and middle ear. It’s often accompanied by hearing loss and occasional discharge with pain. Typically, perforated eardrums heal on their own within weeks of the initial injury. If yours doesn’t, we can address it with surgery that can help you avoid developing other unwanted conditions like cholesteatoma.
More on Perforated Ear DrumSwimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is a condition that causes pain in the outer ear and ear canal. The ear canal protects the ear from foreign objects entering in the middle part of the ear, such as bugs, water, and small toys children shove in there. The ear canal is also responsible for protecting the ear…
More on Swimmer's EarVertigo is a feeling of dizziness that’s often caused by inner ear issues. We can help you move on from it by diagnosing and treating whatever is causing your condition. That may involve medication, non-invasive treatments or minor surgery, depending on what your diagnostic process reveals.
More on VertigoSpecialized balance care
Advanced Balance Treatments for a Steady Life
Our Balance Center provides specialized care for individuals experiencing vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders. We diagnose and treat conditions such as Meniere’s Disease, BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), Labyrinthitis, Vestibular Neuritis, and perform Balance Testing (VNG, VEMP, ECOG) to restore balance and confidence in daily activities.
Balance testing helps uncover the causes of dizziness or instability by evaluating how well your inner ear, eyes and brain work together to maintain balance. Common tests include Videonystagmography (VNG), which measures eye movements in response to positional changes, and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP), which assess the inner ear’s response to sound. Electrocochleography (ECoG) may also be used to measure electrical activity in the inner ear.
More on Balance TestingMidwest Ear Institute diagnoses and treats BPPV with a non-surgical office procedure called Canalith repositioning. This quick procedure is non-invasive and not painful. It’s also effective at improving symptoms 90% of the time – often immediately.
More on BPPVLabyrinthitis is an inflammation or infection of the entire inner ear, which can cause severe dizziness, vertigo and hearing loss. It’s caused by a virus or, occasionally, bacteria. We treat labyrinthitis with medications like steroids, antivirals or antibiotics. These can significantly reduce the severity and duration of your dizziness and other associated symptoms.
More on LabyrinthitisMeniere’s disease is characterized by short episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus and sensations of ear fullness. The exact causes or unknown, but it’s thought to result from an abnormality in the volume of fluid in the inner ear. Our team can diagnose and treat Meniere’s disease, although no known cure exists. Treatment can include medications, lifestyle changes and injections.
More on Meniere’s DiseaseVestibular neuritis is an inner ear condition caused by inflammation of the vestibular nerve, often due to a viral infection. This inflammation disrupts the signals between the inner ear and brain, leading to symptoms like sudden dizziness, nausea, balance issues and difficulty focusing. While hearing typically remains unaffected, the condition can significantly impact daily activities. Treatment often includes vestibular rehabilitation exercises, medications to manage symptoms and addressing any underlying infections.
More on Vestibular NeuritisAdvanced neurotology care
Specialized Neurotology Services for Complex Ear and Nerve Disorders
Our neurotology services focus on complex ear and neurological disorders. We treat conditions such as Acoustic Neuroma, Facial Paralysis/Bell’s Palsy, and provide Skull Base Surgery for structural or growth-related issues. Our expert team uses advanced techniques to address both hearing and nerve-related challenges.
Our professionals can identify whether you have acoustic neuroma. If you do, we can either remove the tumor via surgery or treat it with stereotactic radiation therapy. The latter treatment doesn’t remove the tumor but can stop it from growing and potentially shrink it. This may be enough to reduce your symptoms.
More on Acoustic NeuromaPeople with facial paralysis and Bell’s Palsy can experience co-occurring hearing issues. These can include extreme sensitivity to sound and tinnitus. Our hearing professionals can help you resolve issues like these with sound therapy, custom earmolds and tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT), among other treatments.
More on Facial Paralysis/Bell’s PalsySkull base surgery is a treatment option designed to address growths and abnormalities causing health conditions within the skull. These include cysts, tumors and other growths caused by infections and fluids. We use imaging tests like MRIs and CT scans to diagnose growths and abnormalities. We may also use hearing, balance and vision evaluations to assess the severity of your symptoms. If you need surgery, we can complete it minimally invasively.
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Focused tinnitus management
Expert Tinnitus Care to Reduce Ringing and Improve Comfort
We’re passionate about helping our patients hear and live better. That’s why we offer a wide variety of hearing services to address and treat a range of conditions. Our trained staff will work with you to find the best solution and get you reconnected to better hearing.
