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Petrositis most often refers to infection of the petrous portion of the temporal bone, the bone in the skull that surrounds the ear. This infection goes deep to the inner ear and can be a serious problem. It is sometimes associated with otitis media (a middle ear infection).
V Krasnozhen practices practicing medicine in Kazan, Russian Federation. Krasnozhen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Petrositis, Otitis, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Myringotomy.
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Douglas Bigelow is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bigelow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Glomus Jugulare Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Myringotomy. Dr. Bigelow is board certified in Otolaryngology/Neurotology, 2008 and Otolaryngology, 1990. Dr. Bigelow is currently accepting new patients.
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Alejandro Rivas is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rivas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, and Myringotomy. Dr. Rivas is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: July 28, 2025
Published By: Ashutosh Kacker, MD, FACS, Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Attending Otolaryngologist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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