Our Services
Advanced surgical care of the ear and lateral skull base, including minimally invasive endoscopic approaches.
Dr. McElveen and Dr. Johnson perform a wide range of ear surgeries including tympanoplasty, stapedotomy, mastoidectomy, and endolymphatic shunt surgery. Our surgeons are among the most experienced in the Southeast.
Watch Surgical Videos on YouTube →Carolina Ear is one of a select few practices offering endoscopic ear surgery — a minimally invasive approach that uses small, high-definition cameras to perform procedures through the ear canal, often eliminating the need for external incisions and allowing for faster recovery.
Our surgeons specialize in lateral skull base surgery for complex conditions including encephaloceles, superior canal dehiscence, and skull base tumors such as acoustic neuromas. This expertise requires advanced training and is available at only a limited number of centers.
Learn more about skull base surgery →For patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss who do not benefit from traditional hearing aids, cochlear implants may be the answer.
Learn more about cochlear implants →For patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss, chronic ear drainage, or narrowing of the ear canal, a bone conduction implant sends sound through the bone directly to the inner ear, bypassing the ear canal and middle ear.
Learn more about bone conduction implants →Hospital Affiliations
Our physicians hold admitting & surgical privileges at leading hospitals throughout the Triangle.
Surgery Centers
Many procedures are performed in accredited outpatient surgery centers for added convenience and comfort.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment or learn more about how we can help with your ear and hearing needs.