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Samuel Gubbels, MD
- Co-Director, University of Colorado Skull Base Program
- Director, University of Colorado Hearing and Balance Clinics
Provider's Specialties
- Neurotology
- Otolaryngology
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My care philosophy
I feel fortunate to be able to help patients with otologic disease in clinic and, when needed, with surgery. I aim to provide patients with a thorough understanding of their disease and the options available for treatment. Doing so allows us then to work as a team in making health care decisions that will be best aligned with each patient's goals and beliefs.Get to know Samuel Gubbels, MD
Conditions Treated
- Skull Base Tumors
- Hearing Loss
- Facial Paralysis
- Eardrum Perforation
- Chronic Otitis Media
- Otitis Media (Ear Infections)
- Dizziness
- Acoustic Neuromas
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
I am interested in the medical and surgical management of diseases of the ear and skull base. I have particular interests cochlear implantation in children and adults, acoustic neuroma, otosclerosis, skull base tumors, facial nerve disorders, congenital ear disorders and the treatment of vertigo.
Undergraduate 1995
University of Arizona (AZ)
Undergraduate 1995
University of Arizona (AZ)
Medical School 2000
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Internship 2001
Oregon Health & Science University
Residency 2005
Oregon Health & Science University, Otolaryngology
Fellowship 2008
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program, Neurotology
For Patients:
My research interests are focused on cochlear implantation, temporal bone imaging and the development of novel approaches to better understand and treat hearing loss.
My research interests are focused on cochlear implantation, temporal bone imaging and the development of novel approaches to better understand and treat hearing loss.
For Referring Providers:
My research interests are focused on cochlear implantation, temporal bone imaging and the development of novel approaches to better understand and treat hearing loss.
My research interests are focused on cochlear implantation, temporal bone imaging and the development of novel approaches to better understand and treat hearing loss.
Faculty of the Year 2013
University of Wisconsin Division of Otolaryngology
Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award 2017
University of Colorado, Department of Otolaryngology
Denver Top Doc Award 2019
5280 Magazine
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