Neil S. Patel
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Neil S. Patel, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Veterans Administration Medical Center

500 S Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City , UT 84148
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LDS Hospital

8th Avenue & C Street
Salt Lake City , UT 84143
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Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric ENT Clinic
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
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Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic

Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-587-8368
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Dr. Neil S. Patel, MD is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Utah, where he also serves as Residency Program Director. He leads a busy otology and lateral skull base practice, with primary clinical interests in vestibular schwannoma, paraganglioma, and hearing implants, including auditory brainstem implantation—a program he established at Utah, performing the first ABI in the Intermountain West.

Dr. Patel is a frequent national and international speaker, directing otology and skull base courses across the country while maintaining an active research program with over 80 peer-reviewed publications.

He completed both his residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Patel earned his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and his medical degree from the University of Illinois, where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Patel cares for both children and adults at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Intermountain LDS Hospital, and Intermountain Medical Center, and maintains multistate licensure to expand access to care via telemedicine throughout the region.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology (Sub: Neurotology)
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Patient Rating

4.9 /5
( out of 151 reviews )

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Patient Comments

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UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Always good

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

The doctor was extremely engaged, and spent a long time with us thoroughly explaining every question about surgery that we had. He did an incredibly job helping us feel informed and in control.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Patel A+++

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Patel is always professional, friendly and good natured. His knowledge in the area of his expertise surpasses others. I trust Dr Patel completely.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

He is a wonderful dr. And very understandable.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Patel is it top doctor and has taken great strides in helping me an Overcome some paralysis. He is a man of action, and knows the best procedures for his patients needs.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Excellent Doctor would recommend 100% of the time.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Thorough, thoughtful and highly knowledgeable

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very clear and positive for my surgery. Outstanding. So grateful with my results.

Dr. Neil S. Patel, MD is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Utah, where he also serves as Residency Program Director. He leads a busy otology and lateral skull base practice, with primary clinical interests in vestibular schwannoma, paraganglioma, and hearing implants, including auditory brainstem implantation—a program he established at Utah, performing the first ABI in the Intermountain West.

Dr. Patel is a frequent national and international speaker, directing otology and skull base courses across the country while maintaining an active research program with over 80 peer-reviewed publications.

He completed both his residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Patel earned his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and his medical degree from the University of Illinois, where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Patel cares for both children and adults at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Intermountain LDS Hospital, and Intermountain Medical Center, and maintains multistate licensure to expand access to care via telemedicine throughout the region.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Neurosurgery -Adjunct Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery -Associate Professor
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology (Sub: Neurotology)
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education history

Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering - Duke University B.S.
Doctoral Training Medicine - University of Illinois College of Medicine M.D.
Residency Otorhinolaryngology - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Resident
Residency Otorhinolaryngology - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science Chief Resident
Fellowship Neurotology - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Nassiri AM, Benson JC, Doerfer KW, Perkins EL, Sweeney AD, Patel NS, Babu SC, Rivas A, Lane JI, Carlson ML (2021). Absent pyramidal eminence and stapedial tendon associated with congenital stapes footplate fixation: Intraoperative and radiographic findings. PMID 34171699. Am J Otolaryngol, 42(6), 103144.
  2. Macielak RJ, Barnes JH, Van Gompel JJ, Neff BA, Link MJ, Driscoll CL, Carlson ML, Patel NS (2021). Degree of preoperative hearing loss predicts time to early mobilization following vestibular schwannoma microsurgery. PMID 33915514. Am J Otolaryngol, 42(6), 103073.
  3. Patel NS, Sheykholeslami (2016). Papillary carcinoma in thyroglossal duct cyst: Two case reports and review of the literature. Ear, nose, & throat journal, 95(3), E36-8.
  4. Carlson ML, Patel NS, Glasgow AE, Habermann EB, Grossardt BR, Link M (2016). Vestibular schwannoma and pituitary adenoma in the same patient: coincidence or novel clinical association?. Journal of neuro-oncology, 128(1), 101-108.
  5. Patel NS, Carlson ML, Pollock BE, Driscoll CLW, Neff BA, Foote RL, Lohse CM, Link M (2018). Long-term tumor control following stereotactic radiosurgery for jugular paraganglioma using 3D volumetric segmentation. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-9.
  6. Patel NS, Carlson ML, Link MJ, Neff BA, Van Gompel JJ, Driscoll CL (2021). Cochlear implantation after radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma. PMID 34250789. Journal of neurosurgery, 135(1), 126-135.
  7. Thomas J, Patel NS, Viroslav A, Sheykholeslami (2013). Greater palatine artery pseudoaneurysm presenting as a slow-growing palatal mass. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 71(4), e164-7.
  8. Patel NS, Hunter JB, O'Connell BP, Bertrand NM, Wanna GB, Carlson M (2017). Risk of progressive hearing loss in untreated superior semicircular canal dehiscence. The Laryngoscope, 127(5), 1181-1186.
  9. Patel NS, Modest MC, Brobst TD, Carlson ML, Price DL, Moore EJ, Janus J (2016). Surgical management of lateral skull base defects. The Laryngoscope, 126(8), 1911-7.
  10. Carlson ML, Deep NL, Patel NS, Lundy LB, Tombers NM, Lohse CM, Link MJ, Driscoll C (2016). Facial Nerve Schwannomas: Review of 80 Cases Over 25 Years at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 91(11), 1563-1576.
  11. Li R, Zang Y, Li C, Patel NS, Grandis JR, Johnson D (2009). ABT-737 synergizes with chemotherapy to kill head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells via a Noxa-mediated pathway. Molecular pharmacology, 75(5), 1231-9.
  12. Carlson ML, Patel NS, Modest MC, Moore EJ, Janus JR, Olsen K (2015). Occult Temporal Bone Facial Nerve Involvement by Parotid Malignancies with Perineural Spread. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 153(3), 385-91.
  13. Patel NS, Dearking AC, O'Brien EK, Pallanch J (2017). Virtual Mapping of the Frontal Recess: Guiding Safe and Efficient Frontal Sinus Surgery. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 156(5), 946-951.
  14. Hunter JB, Patel NS, O'Connell BP, Carlson ML, Shepard NT, McCaslin DL, Wanna G (2017). Cervical and Ocular VEMP Testing in Diagnosing Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 156(5), 917-923.
  15. Patel NS, Van Abel KM, Link MJ, Driscoll CL, Van Gompel JJ, Neff BA, Lane JI, Carlson M (2016). Prevalence and Surgical Implications of Dural Enhancement at the Porus Acusticus in Vestibular Schwannomas. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 155(6), 1021-1027.
  16. Patel NS, Huang AE, Dowling EM, Lees KA, Tombers NM, Lohse CM, Marinelli JP, Van Gompel JJ, Neff BA, Driscoll CLW, Link MJ, Carlson M (2020). The Influence of Vestibular Schwannoma Tumor Volume and Growth on Hearing Loss. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 162(4), 530-537.
  17. Barnes JH, Patel NS, Lohse CM, Tombers NM, Link MJ, Carlson M (2021). Impact of Treatment on Vestibular Schwannoma-Associated Symptoms: A Prospective Study Comparing Treatment Modalities. PMID 33494647. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 165(3), 458-464.
  18. Aylward A, Murphy-Meyers M, Allen CM, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2021). Frailty and Quality of Life After Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 166, 1945998211004589.
  19. Ghaghada KB, Colen RR, Hawley CR, Patel N, Mukundan S J (2010). Liposomal contrast agents in brain tumor imaging. Neuroimaging clinics of North America, 20(3), 367-78.
  20. Huang AE, Adkins WJ, Patel N (2020). Cochlear Implantation in Craniometaphyseal Dysplasia. Otology & neurotology, 41(3), e317-e321.
  21. Saoji AA, Patel NS, Carlson ML, Neff BA, Koka K, Tarigoppula VSA, Driscoll CL (2019). Multi-frequency Electrocochleography Measurements can be Used to Monitor and Optimize Electrode Placement During Cochlear Implant Surgery. Otology & neurotology, 40(10), 1287-1291.
  22. Patel NS, Link MJ, Driscoll CLW, Neff BA, Van Gompel JJ, Lane JI, Carlson M (2019). Involvement of the Cochlear Aqueduct by Jugular Paraganglioma Is Associated With Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Otology & neurotology, 40(9), 1230-1236.
  23. Carlson ML, Patel NS, Tombers NM, DeJong MD, Breneman AI, Neff BA, Driscoll CL (2017). Hearing Preservation in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation. Otology & neurotology, 38(6), e128-e133.
  24. Dowling EM, Patel NS, Lohse CM, Driscoll CLW, Neff BA, Van Gompel JJ, Link MJ, Carlson M (2019). Durability of Hearing Preservation Following Microsurgical Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma. Otology & neurotology, 40(10), 1363-1372.
  25. Patel NS, Link MJ, Driscoll CLW, Pollock BE, Lohse CM, Carlson M (2018). Hearing Outcomes After Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Jugular Paraganglioma. Otology & neurotology, 39(1), 99-105.
  26. Macielak RJ, Patel NS, Lees KA, Lohse CM, Marinelli JP, Link MJ, Carlson M (2019). Delayed Tumor Growth in Vestibular Schwannoma: An Argument for Lifelong Surveillance. Otology & neurotology, 40(9), 1224-1229.
  27. Patel NS, Link MJ, Tombers NM, Pollock BE, Carlson M (2019). Quality of Life in Jugular Paraganglioma Following Radiosurgery. Otology & neurotology, 40(6), 820-825.
  28. Chweya CM, Patel NS, Young WF Jr, Pollock BE, Link MJ, Carlson M (2019). Salvage Radiosurgery After Subtotal Resection for Catecholamine-secreting Jugular Paragangliomas: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature. Otology & neurotology, 40(1), 103-107.
  29. Sweeney AD, O'Connell BP, Patel NS, Tombers NM, Wanna GB, Lane JI, Carlson M (2018). Superior Canal Dehiscence Involving the Superior Petrosal Sinus: A Novel Classification Scheme. Otology & neurotology, 39(9), e849-e855.
  30. Anzalone CL, Ho ML, Patel NS, Schimmenti LA, DeJong MD, Carlson M (2017). Bilateral Labyrinthine and Internal Auditory Canal Enhancement in an Infant with Severe Labyrinthine Dysplasia: A Previously Unreported Phenomenon. Otology & neurotology, 38(5), e21-e25.
  31. Carlson ML, Lees KA, Patel NS, Lohse CM, Neff BA, Link MJ, Driscoll C (2016). The Clinical Behavior of Asymptomatic Incidental Vestibular Schwannomas Is Similar to That of Symptomatic Tumors. Otology & neurotology, 37(9), 1435-41.
  32. Patel NS, Hunter JB, O'Connell BP, Wanna GB, Carlson M (2016). An Easy and Reliable Method to Locate the Dehiscence During Middle Fossa Superior Canal Dehiscence Surgery: It is a (C)inch. Otology & neurotology, 37(8), 1092-5.
  33. Yawn RJ, Patel NS, Driscoll CL, Link MJ, Haynes DS, Wanna GB, Thompson RC, Carlson M (2016). Primary Epidermoid Tumors of the Cerebellopontine Angle: A Review of 47 Cases. Otology & neurotology, 37(7), 951-5.
  34. Patel NS, Saoji AA, Olund AP, Carlson M (2020). Monitoring Cochlear Nerve Integrity During Vestibular Schwannoma Microsurgery in Real-Time Using Cochlear Implant Evoked Auditory Brainstem Response and Streaming Neural Response Imaging. Otology & neurotology, 41(2), e201-e207.
  35. Carlson ML, Barnes JH, Nassiri A, Patel NS, Tombers NM, Lohse CM, Van Gompel JJ, Neff BA, Driscoll CLW, Link M (2021). Prospective Study of Disease-Specific Quality-of-Life in Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma Comparing Observation, Radiosurgery, and Microsurgery. Otology & neurotology, 42(2), e199-e208.
  36. Fussell WL, Patel NS, Carlson ML, Neff BA, Watson RE, Lane JI, Driscoll CL (2021). Cochlear Implants and Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Experience With Over 100 Studies Performed With Magnets in Place. Otology & neurotology, 42(1), 51-58.
  37. Saoji AA, Adkins WJ, Olund AP, Graham M, Patel NS, Neff BA, Carlson ML, Driscoll CL (2020). Increase in cochlear implant electrode impedances with the use of electrical stimulation. International journal of audiology, 59(11), 881-888.
  38. Oliver JD, Patel NS, Ekbom DC, Stokken J (2019). Novel synchronous nasal involvement of inverted papilloma and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis with confirmed human papillomavirus isolated from nasal septum and middle turbinate: a case report. Journal of medical case reports, 13(1), 215.
  39. Patel NS, Carlson M (2018). Fluoroscopy-Assisted Transnasal Onyx Occlusion of the Eustachian Tube for Lateral Skull Base Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repair. Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base, 79(5), 489-494.
  40. Patel NS, Gompel JJV, Tombers NM, Link MJ, Carlson M (2019). A Cross-Sectional Survey of the North American Skull Base Society Part 3: The State of Lateral Skull Base Surgery Training in North America. Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base, 80(4), 399-415.
  41. Feng Y, Patel NS, Gompel JJV, Carlson M (2019). Translabyrinthine Approach for Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma. Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base, 80(Suppl 3), S286.
  42. Divekar R, Patel N, Jin J, Hagan J, Rank M, Lal D, Kita H, O'Brien (2015). Symptom-Based Clustering in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Relates to History of Aspirin Sensitivity and Postsurgical Outcomes. The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice, 3(6), 934-40.e3.
  43. Rinaldo L, Patel NS, Driscoll CLW, Link M (2021). Anterior Petrosal Approach for Enlarging Previously Radiated Recurrent Trigeminal Schwannoma: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 20(5), E353.
  44. Gordon SA, Aylward A, Patel NS, Bowers C, Presson AP, Smith KR, Foster NL, Gurgel R (2021). Does Frailty or Age Increase the Risk of Postoperative Complications Following Cochlear Implantation? PMID 34595366. OTO open, 5(3), 2473974X211044084.
  45. Aylward A, Gordon SA, Murphy-Meyers M, Allen CM, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2022). Caregiver Quality of Life After Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults. Otology & neurotology, 43(2), e191-e197.
  46. Gordon SA, Nassiri AM, Driscoll CL, Carlson ML, Patel N (2022). Auricular Cartilage Resection for Treatment-Refractory Idiopathic Chronic Chondritis: A Case Series. PMID 34889844. Otology & neurotology, 43(1), e92-e96.
  47. Babajanian EE, Carmichael EC, Gordon SA, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2022). Cochlear Implantation in Patients With Known Cognitive Impairment: What Are the Benefits?. Otology & neurotology, 43, 1144-1148.
  48. Cole KL, Babajanian E, Anderson R, Gordon S, Patel N, Dicpinigaitis AJ, Kazim SF, Bowers CA, Gurgel R (2022). Association of Baseline Frailty Status and Age With Postoperative Complications After Cochlear Implantation: A National Inpatient Sample Study. Otology & neurotology, 43, 1170-1175.
  49. Macielak RJ, Kull AJ, Carlson ML, Patel N (2022). Disease recidivism after subtotal petrosectomy and ear canal closure. American journal of otolaryngology, 44(2), 103743.
  50. Budohoski KP, Rennert RC, Gordon SA, Raheja A, Brandon C, Henson JC, Azab MA, Patel NS, Karsy M, Gurgel RK, Shelton C, Couldwell W (2022). Factors associated with hearing outcomes after a middle fossa approach in 131 consecutive patients with vestibular schwannomas. Journal of neurosurgery, 139(2), 1-10.
  51. Gurgel RK, Couldwell WT, Patel NS, Cannon-Albright L (2022). Is There an Inherited Contribution to Risk for Sporadic Unilateral Vestibular Schwannoma? Evidence of Familial Clustering. Otology & neurotology, 43(10), e1157-e1163.
  52. Marinelli JP, Patel NS, Lohse CM, Lane JI, Carlson M (2022). Cochlear promontory anatomy relevant to development of subendosteal and transpromontory electrodes using 192-section ultra-high resolution temporal bone CT imaging. Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 7(6), 2084-2087.
  53. Carlson ML, Lohse CM, Agazzi S, Babu SC, Barker FG, Barnett S, Bi WL, Biggs N, Boahene KD, Breen JT, Brown KD, Cayé-Thomasen P, Cosetti MK, Deep NL, Dey JK, Dornhoffer JR, Forner D, Gurgel RK, Hansen MR, Hunter JB, Kalamarides M, Kim IA, King AT, Kircher ML, Lassaletta L, Link MJ, Lloyd SKW, Lund-Johansen M, Marinelli JP, Matthies C, Mehta V, Moore EJ, Nassiri AM, Neff BA, Nelson RF, Olson JJ, Patel NS, Celda MP, Plitt AR, Price DL, Thomas Roland J Jr, Sweeney AD, Tasche KK, Tatagiba M, Tveiten Ø, Van Gompel JJ, Vrabec JT, Wanna GB, Weisskopf P (2023). Rationale for the Development of a Novel Clinical Grading Scale for Postoperative Facial Nerve Function: Results of a Multidisciplinary International Working Group. PMID 37875014. Otology & neurotology, 44(10), e747-e754.
  54. Tooker EL, Wiggins RH 3rd, Espahbodi M, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, Greenberg SE, Patel N (2023). The Natural History of Observed SDHx -Related Head and Neck Paragangliomas Using Three-Dimensional Volumetric Tumor Analysis. Otology & neurotology, 44(9), 931-940.
  55. Macielak RJ, Selleck AM, Kocharyan A, Hunter JB, Patro A, Perkins EL, Hamilton CA, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Sweeney AD, Brown KD, Link MJ, Carlson M (2023). Approach to Cochlear Implantation in Patients With Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 168(6), 1485-1493.
  56. Babajanian EE, Cervantes MM, Gordon SA, Johnson KM, Horn ML, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2024). Understanding Patient Utilization Patterns of Cochlear Implant Processors. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 34894241234589. PMID 38384240.
  57. Marinelli JP, Herberg HA, Moore LS, Yancey KL, Kay-Rivest E, Casale GG, Durham A, Khandalavala KR, Lund-Johansen M, Kosaraju N, Lohse CM, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Babu SC, Golfinos JG, Roland JT Jr, Hunter JB, Kutz JW Jr, Santa Maria PL, Link MJ, Tveiten ØV, Carlson M (2024). Salvage Microsurgery Following Failed Primary Radiosurgery in Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, PMID 38358763.
  58. Tooker EL, Hamilton CA, Takkoush S, Espahbodi M, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2024). Comparing Approaches for Repair of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery,
  59. Bellamkonda N, Tooker EL, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, Kohlmann W, McCrary HC, Patel NS, Espahbodi (2024). Management of bilateral head and neck paragangliomas at a single-institution across four decades. Head & neck, 47(1), 386-393.
  60. Tooker EL, Espahbodi M, Durham AR, Gurgel RK, Patel N (2024). Staged implantation of active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) after explantation of older generation bone anchored hearing aids (BAHAs): Surgical outcomes and approach to management. American journal of otolaryngology, 45(4), 104328.
  61. Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Pitt C, Patel N (2024). Hearing outcomes following reimplantation of functional legacy cochlear implants. American journal of otolaryngology, 45(4), 104346.
  62. Buhle AC, McCrary HC, Gordon SA, Johnson KM, Babajanian EE, Patel N (2023). Expanding Understanding of Electrocochleography in Cochlear Implantation: Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder With Normal Pure Tone Average. Otology & neurotology open, 3(2), e035.
  63. Patel N (2024). The Operating Room Is a Noisy Place. Foot & ankle international, 10711007241292031.
  64. Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Mendenhall TJ, Bramwell ML, Steele JL, Espahbodi M, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2025). Hearing Benefits of Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults With Asymmetric Hearing Loss. Otology & neurotology, 46(5), 515-520.
  65. Espahbodi M, Trautwein P, Bestourous DE, Zwolan TA, Nassiri AM, Carlson ML, Erbele ID, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2025). Access to Cochlear Implantation: Trends in Surgeon Volume and Training. The Laryngoscope,
  66. Marinelli JP, Herberg HA, Moore LS, Yancey KL, Kay-Rivest E, Casale GG, Durham A, Khandalavala KR, Lund-Johansen M, Kosaraju N, Lohse CM, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Babu SC, Golfinos JG, Roland JT, Hunter JB, Kutz JW, Santa Maria PL, Link MJ, Tveiten ØV, Carlson M (2025). Optimal Timing of Primary Radiosurgical Treatment of Growing Vestibular Schwannoma: Insights From Salvage Microsurgery Outcomes. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery,
  67. Steele JL, Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Ahmad JG, Urdang ZD, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi (2025). Long-term outcomes of pediatric temporal bone fractures with hearing loss: Results of a multinational database analysis. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 188, 112186.
  68. Ewer N, Takkoush S, Steele JL, Smith HJ, Lee MS, Espahbodi M, Wiggins RH 3rd, Couldwell WT, Gurgel RK, Patel N (2025). Impact of MRI Cochlear FLAIR Signal on Hearing Preservation after Middle Fossa Vestibular Schwannoma Resection. Otology & neurotology, 46(9), e428-e433.
  69. Loosli AM, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi (2025). Transmastoid Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repair After Retrosigmoid Approach for Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma With Hearing Preservation. Otology & neurotology, 46(6), e229.
  70. Patel NS, Carlson ML, Sughrue ME, Olson J (2025). Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines Update for the Role of Intraoperative Cranial Nerve Monitoring in the Management of Patients With Vestibular Schwannomas. Neurosurgery,
  71. Steele JL, Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Ahmad JG, Urdang ZD, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi (2025). Long-Term Outcomes of Adult Temporal Bone Fractures With Hearing Loss: Results of a Multinational Database Analysis. The Laryngoscope,
  72. Daher GS, Marinelli JP, Van Gompel JJ, Patel NS, Olson JJ, Carlson M (2025). Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guideline on Hearing Preservation Outcomes in Patients With Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma: Update. Neurosurgery,
  73. Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Pitt C, Patel N (2024). Hearing outcomes following reimplantation of functional legacy cochlear implants. American journal of otolaryngology, 45(4), 104346.
  74. Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Patel N (2025). Transcanal Cochlear Implantation in X-Linked Gusher Syndrome with Novel Technique of Securing the Electrode Lead and Preventing Receiver Stimulator Migration. Otology & neurotology,
  75. Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Durham AR, Johnson K, Gurgel RK, Patel N (2026). A Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant Electrodes. Otology & neurotology,
  76. Takkoush S, Duff K, Foster NL, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2026). Evaluating the Impact of Cochlear Implantation on Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults: A 5-Year Follow-Up. Otology & neurotology, 47(2), e283-e289.
  77. Steele JL, Ewer NJ, Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Lee MS, Wiggins RH, Espahbodi M, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2026). Frailty, Surgical Time, and Surgical Complications Increase Length of Stay Following Large Vestibular Schwannoma Resection. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 174(2), 495-502.
  78. Fontaine D, Patel NS, Frigerio (2026). Chronic Recalcitrant Auricular Chondritis and Cauliflower Ear After Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dermatologic surgery,
  79. Ahmad JG, Karkoutli A, Takkoush S, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi M, Patel N (2026). A Novel Irrigation System That Decreases Fluid Consumption During Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery. Otology & neurotology, 47(1), e23-e26.
  80. Bellamkonda N, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, McCrary HC, Espahbodi M, Patel N (2025). Succinate Dehydrogenase Pathogenic Variants Among Older Adults With Head and Neck Paragangliomas. Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 10(6), e70302.
  81. Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Patel N (2025). Transcanal Cochlear Implantation in X-linked Gusher Syndrome With Novel Technique of Securing the Electrode Lead and Preventing Receiver Stimulator Migration. Otology & neurotology, 46(10), e552.
  82. Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Johnson K, Wiggins RH 3rd, Gurgel RK, Patel N (2025). Cochlear Implantation for Sensorineural Hearing Loss Related to Cochlear Aqueduct Obstruction by a Jugular Foramen Tumor. Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 10(4), e70171.

Review

  1. Babajanian EE, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2021). The Impact of Cochlear Implantation: Cognitive Function, Quality of Life, and Frailty in Older Adults. PMID 34912162. Seminars in hearing, 42(4), 342-351.
  2. Durham AR, Tooker EL, Patel NS, Gurgel R (2023). Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Development of Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 56(3), 413-420.

Book Chapter

  1. Patel NS, Driscoll CL (2019). Management of Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma in the Only Hearing Ear. 499-503.
  2. Carlson ML, Patel N (2019). Reporting of Facial Nerve Outcome Data for Vestibular Schwannoma. 368-73.
  3. Patel NS, Carlson ML, Pollock BE, Foote RL, Link M (2018). Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery for Jugular Paraganglioma.
  4. Driscoll CLW, Carlson ML, Patel N (2020). Otosclerosis. 848-59.
  5. Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Shelton (2021). 28. Facial Nerve Tumors.

Case Report

  1. Feng Y, Patel NS, Burrows AM, Lane JI, Raghunathan A, Van Gompel JJ, Carlson M (2019). Expansile Traumatic Neuroma of the Intratemporal Facial Nerve. Journal of neurological surgery reports, 80(1), e10-e13.
  2. Patel NS, Canopy E, Sheykholeslami (2012). Trans-mastoid management of temporal bone tegmen defects, encephaloceles, and CSF leaks. Journal of otology & rhinology, 2(1),

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

  1. Patel NS, Carlson ML, Van Gompel JJ, Feng (2018). Resection of Geniculate Ganglion Hemangioma with Interposition Nerve Graft.
  2. Neil S. Patel, Matthew L. Carlso (2020). Cochlear Implantation in Patient with High-Riding Jugular Bulb.
  3. Neil S. Patel, Colin L. W. Driscoll, Michael J. Lin (2020). Endolymphatic Sac-Associated Meningioma excision via Retrolabyrinthine Approach.
  4. Neil S. Patel, Matthew L. Carlson, Michael J. Lin (2020). Retrosigmoid Approach for Vestibular Schwannoma Excision with Hearing Preservation.
  5. Neil S. Patel, Brian A. Nef (2020). Facial Nerve Decompression via Middle Cranial Fossa Approach.
  6. Neil S. Patel, Brian A. Nef (2020). Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Repair via Middle Cranial Fossa Approach.
  7. Neil S. Patel, Brian A. Neff, Jamie J. Van Gompe (2020). Vestibular Schwannoma Excision via Middle Cranial Fossa Approach.

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