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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.
University Of Louisville Physicians - Ear, Nose And Throat
Arun Gadre is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Gadre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Petrositis, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Myringotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gadre is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - 2012 and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - 1999. Dr. Gadre is currently accepting new patients.
UT Southwestern - Otolaryngology Clinic
Brandon Isaacson is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Isaacson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomus Tympanum Tumor, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Endoscopy.
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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