What tympanoplasty is, how underlay, overlay, cartilage and butterfly inlay repairs differ, and how the technique is matched to each perforation.

Prof. Dr. Andrew J. Fishman presented the surgical treatment of parotid gland cancer and methods of facial nerve reconstruction at the 28th EACMFS Congress in Athens, September 2026.

Chronic otitis media, mastoid disease and revision ear surgery at AF Medico Belgrade, for patients whose previous ear operation did not resolve the problem.

About Prof. Dr. Andrew J. Fishman — Facial Pain and Cranial Nerve Surgery | AF Medico Belgrade

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At AF Medico Belgrade, Prof. Dr. Andrew J. Fishman — internationally recognized otologist, neurotologist, and cranial base surgeon — provides expert…

Eagle syndrome is one of the most satisfying diagnoses in all of facial pain medicine — not because the symptoms are mild, but because when it is…

Occipital Neuralgia: Causes, Diagnosis, and Expert Treatment in Belgrade

Prof. Dr. Andrew J. Fishman, a leading specialist in otology, neurotology, and cranial base surgery at AF Medico Belgrade, Serbia, has extensive…

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Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a rare cranial nerve pain disorder that can cause sharp, electric, one-sided pain in the throat, tonsil area, base of the tongue, or deep ear. Because its symptoms often resemble ear, throat, dental, or tonsil problems, it is frequently missed or misdiagnosed. This article explains the key symptoms, diagnostic approach, difference from Eagle syndrome, and treatment options including medication, nerve blocks, and microvascular decompression.

Author : Prof. Dr. Andrew J. Fishman, M.D. Board-Certified Surgeon in Otology, Neurotology, Skull Base, Head and Neck, Facial Reconstructive, and Sinonasal & Maxillary Surgery Trigeminal neuralgia is sometimes called “the suicide disease” — a label that captures the severity of the pain and the desperation it produces in patients who have not yet found effective treatment. The good news is that this label belongs to a previous era. Modern treatment of trigeminal neuralgia is

Author : Prof. Dr. Andrew J. Fishman, M.D. Board-Certified Surgeon in Otology, Neurotology, Skull Base, Head and Neck, Facial Reconstructive, and Sinonasal & Maxillary Surgery If You Are Reading This After Years of Pain Facial Pain and Headache: Treatment for the Pain Syndromes Most Often Misdiagnosed by Prof Dr. Andrew Fishman You may have already seen a number of physicians. You may have been told your pain is “just” migraine, or TMJ, or sinus, or stress. You may have been

Being told that you may need ear surgery can feel overwhelming. Many patients leave an appointment with questions they did not have time to ask, or with uncertainty about whether surgery is truly necessary. You may wonder: “Do I really need surgery?”“Is this the right procedure for my condition?”“What happens if I wait?”“Should I get another opinion before making a decision?” These are reasonable questions. In many cases, getting a second opinion before ear surgery can help y

Ear, hearing, and balance symptoms can be difficult to judge. Some patients notice mild changes, such as ringing in the ear or occasional dizziness, and wonder if they should wait. Others experience sudden hearing loss, repeated infections, or facial weakness and are unsure whether they need urgent care or a specialist opinion. If you are asking yourself, “Are my symptoms serious enough to see a specialist?”, the safest answer is this: symptoms that are new, persistent, one-s

Cochlear implantation has transformed the lives of children with severe to profound hearing loss. For many families, it represents the beginning of access to sound, speech development, communication, and deeper participation in daily life. As surgeons and hearing specialists, our responsibility does not end with placing the device. We must continue improving how precisely, safely, and reliably we place cochlear implant electrodes inside the inner ear. That is why I am pleased

Otosclerosis is a complex condition affecting the bones of the middle ear, leading to progressive hearing loss. As someone deeply involved in the field of otology and skull base surgery, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges patients face when navigating treatment options. This guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of the best treatments for otosclerosis, combining clinical insights with practical recommendations to assist those affected by this condition. Unders

A Neurotologist is a surgeon who specializes in disorders of the ear and hearing, and brain tumors that originate from the cranial nerves or structures adjacent to the temporal bone portion of the skull. The most common tumors include acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, glomus tumors and advanced parotid gland and ear skin cancers. A Neurotologist performs cochlear implants. A Neurotologist also treats Bell’s Palsy and performs facial nerve surgery. A Neurotologist treats inn

Lecture presented at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Learning Center on Treatment of Hearing Loss. Lecture was sponsored The American Hearing Research Foundation.