When to Refer Otology/neurotology & Skull Base Cases: A Practical Playbook for the General ENT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM PT

Location: Petree Hall D

Moderator(s)

Darius Kohan, MD

Director Otology/Neurotology MEETH/Lenox Hill Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital.MEETH.Northwell Health System
New York, NY, United States

Panelist(s)

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Evan C. Cumpston, MD

Assistant Professor
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Jessica W. Lim, MD

Asst professor, otolaryngology
SUNY-Downstate
New York, New York, United States
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Tiffany P. Hwa, MD

Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, United States

Disclosure(s):

Darius Kohan, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

This interactive, case-based session provides practical guidance on when and how to refer patients to neurotology and skull base specialists. Through real-world cases and clinical algorithms, attendees will learn referral thresholds, appropriate imaging and work-up, and initial management for conditions such as sudden hearing loss, unilateral tinnitus, cholesteatoma, CSF leaks, temporal bone trauma, and skull base tumors. Participants will leave with actionable tools and checklists applicable to daily otolaryngology practice.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to identify key clinical and imaging findings that warrant urgent versus routine referral to neurotology and skull base specialists.
Upon completion, participants will be able to select and sequence appropriate diagnostic testing and imaging to efficiently evaluate complex otologic and skull base presentations prior to specialty referral.
Upon completion, participants will be able to initiate evidence-based first-line management and determine appropriate timing of referral to neurotology and skull base specialists for high-risk otologic conditions.