- Ear Infections
- General SurgeryCalifornia Ear Institute was founded in 1968 and is dedicated solely to hearing health care for patients around the world. Our world-renowned surgeons have provided more than a quarter of a million visits for patients with a broad variety of otologic disorders. CEI is Northern California’s premier site for the treatment of ear-related disorders and is highly ranked among the world’s Centers of Excellence specializing in hearing and ear-related disorders. The Institute is famous as a site of referral for patients from whom treatment has not turned out as expected – particularly those who require second opinions, or revision surgical procedures, or both. CEI accepts most major private insurance plans for hearing testing services only. For detailed information about our current audiologic and surgical services, please see the "Services" tab.
- Neurosurgery
- OtolaryngologyDr. Joseph Roberson is an internationally renowned specialist in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery. He is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Neurotology. He is the CEO and owner of the California Ear Institute. Dr. Roberson is a member of the American Neurotology Society and the AAO-HNS. He formerly served as the Chief of Otology-Neurotology-Skull Base Surgery at Stanford University and as a consultant for several industry leaders, including Cochlear Corporation, Advanced Bionics Corporation, Medtronics-Xomed, NeuroPace, and Acclarent. He is widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals and textbooks and authored a comprehensive book on Atresia-Microtia. He regularly presents to physicians and the general public in many different venues and locations worldwide. As Founder of the Let Them Hear Foundation, Dr. Roberson is active internationally and serves as President of the Foundation.