Petrositis most often refers to infection of the temporal bone, the bone in the skull that surrounds the ear. This infection goes deep to the inner ear. It is sometimes associated with otitis media (a middle ear infection).
Alan Langman is an Otolaryngologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Langman has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Petrositis, Vertigo, Mastoiditis, and Infant Hearing Loss. He is board certified in Otolaryngology and licensed to treat patients in Washington. Dr. Langman is currently accepting new patients.
Matthew Cheng is an Infectious Disease doctor in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cheng is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Otitis Externa, Sepsis, Swimmer's Ear, and Aspergillosis. He is licensed to treat patients in Massachusetts.
Jessica Little is a Dietetics doctor in Portland, Maine. Dr. Little is rated as a Distinguished doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Petrositis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Otitis Externa, Swimmer's Ear, Petrositis, and Osteomyelitis.
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