Texas Skull Base Physicians

The Texas Skull Base Physicians focuses on patients with complex diseases and disorders of a skull base. We combine the expertise of otorhinolaryngologists from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and neurosurgeons at the Mischer Neuroscience Institute (MNI) at Memorial Hermann.

Our otorhinolaryngologists are skilled in the endoscopic repair of CSF leaks and have developed strategies for the minimally invasive endoscopic management of both benign and malignant neoplasms of the paranasal sinuses and skull base. Skull base tumors and neurovascular disease conditions are managed by a team that includes specialty-trained skull base neurosurgeons, neuro-endovascular surgeons, neuro-otolaryngologists,. and intraoperative neurophysiologists. The program also includes consultations with the MHH-TMC gamma knife team, as appropriate.

Scope of Expertise

Inverted papilloma and benign neoplasms
Esthesioneuroblastoma and malignant skull base tumors
Juvenile angiofibroma and pediatric tumors
Acoustic neuroma and lateral skull base tumors
CSF rhinorrhea (spinal fluid leak)
Fibro-osseous lesions, including fibrous dysplasia
Pituitary tumors
Intraoperative imaging
Computer-aided surgery

Evaluation and Treatment

We are committed to innovation in the treatment of rare and difficult conditions, to collaboration between otorhinolaryngology and neurosurgery and to close collaboration with referring physicians. Once a diagnosis has been made, we have at our disposal the most advanced treatment options available, including state-of-the-art medical therapy and surgery using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.