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Wellstar Otology

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 205
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Specialized ENT experts

Our otologists and neurotologists have specialized training so patients have the most advanced care for ear and complex skull base conditions.

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We collaborate with other specialists to provide the most comprehensive, personalized diagnosis and treatment. 

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Our highly experienced otologists and neurotologists offer the latest surgical techniques and technologies.

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Wellstar is one of only a few health systems in Georgia that offers a multidisciplinary skull base program.

People with complex skull base conditions in Marietta and surrounding communities need highly specialized care for tumors and disorders affecting the ear and lateral skull base—the area between the ear and brain. Our specialists provide the highest level of care for every patient through their advanced training and collaboration with a team of specialists. Our multidisciplinary team includes neurotologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, facial plastic surgeons, neuroradiologists, neurologists, medical oncologists and pathologists. 

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Eric Appelbaum, MD

Otolaryngologist with Wellstar since 2020.

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Meet our Team

Eric Appelbaum, MD

Otolaryngologist with Wellstar since 2020.

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Neurotology
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Eric Appelbaum, MD

Otolaryngologist with Wellstar since 2020.

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Dr. Appelbaum completed his undergraduate degree with honors at Loyola University Chicago and his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine with a distinction in research. He went on to perform his residency training in Otolaryngology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Most recently, he completed a 2-year ACGME accredited clinical and research fellowship in Neurotology (Adult and Pediatric Neurotologic Surgery) at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Appelbaum is a member of the American Neurotology Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He is currently a board member for the Metro Atlanta Educational Society for Otolaryngology.

Double Board Certification:
American Board of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology: Neurotology

Dr. Appelbaum specializes in surgical treatment for disorders of the ear and skull base including:

  • Hearing loss
  • Tumors of the ear, temporal bone and skull base such as acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas), meningiomas and carcinomas
  • Cochlear implants and other hearing implants
  • Cholesteatoma, ear drum perforations, and chronic ear disease
  • Temporal brain hernias and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks
  • Facial nerve disorders
  • Otosclerosis
  • Superior semicircular canal dehiscence
  • Balance disorders
  • Endoscopic ear surgery (EES)

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