Overview
Alex D. Sweeney, M.D. is a board certified otolaryngologist specializing in Otology and Neurotology with particular interests in hearing loss, cochlear implantation and skull base tumors. He earned his medical degree and completed residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. Following residency, he completed a 2-year clinical and research fellowship as the Michael E. Glasscock III fellow of the Otology Group at Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Sweeney is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1977 Butler Blvd, Ste E5.200, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex D. Sweeney
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex D. Sweeney?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex D. Sweeney by calling their office at 713-798-5900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex D. Sweeney a top-rated expert for Cholesteatoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex D. Sweeney is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholesteatoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex D. Sweeney specialize in?
While Dr. Alex D. Sweeney is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Cholesteatoma, Schwannoma, and Hearing Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Alex D. Sweeney participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex D. Sweeney has published 78 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholesteatoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alex D. Sweeney's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex D. Sweeney accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex D. Sweeney accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-5900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Sweeney isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- CholesteatomaDr. Sweeney isDistinguished. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Sweeney isDistinguished. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Hearing LossDr. Sweeney isDistinguished. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- SchwannomaDr. Sweeney isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Advanced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- DFNB1Dr. Sweeney isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Ear CancerDr. Sweeney isAdvanced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Sweeney isAdvanced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Sweeney isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Sweeney isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Familial OtosclerosisDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Familial Otosclerosis.
- LabyrinthitisDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Labyrinthitis.