Silverstein Institute
Sarasota | Lakewood Ranch | Venice | Long Boat Key

What's causing your balance and dizziness? Answers and treatment advice from Dr. Jack Wazen and Dr. Laura Wazen.

When I first came to see you years ago, you recommended that I stop poking things into my ears and try EarKARE to remove ear wax.  It is a fantastic product! It is easy to use and it works so well, you always notice when examining my ears.

Q: Why do I need a hearing test if I think my hearing is fine?

Each year the month of May is recognized as Better Hearing Month. Hearing loss is the third most common health issue - after arthritis and heart disease. At age 65, 1 in 3 adults have some degree of hearing loss. Unfortunately, only about 25% of...

Do you or someone you know suffer from dizziness, nausea, vertigo, hearing loss, or ringing of the ears? You may qualify to participate in a study on an investigational drug for Meniere's Disease. All volunteers will be closely monitored by their...

I am not sure when my Hyperacusis started, but I do remember as far back as high school and having problems with thunder, vacuuming, and typing class. We had manual typewriters back then and the sounds of all the typewriters and bells were nerve...

Though you may think hearing loss is a targeted issue, in reality it can affect other areas of your life as well. Studies have shown that hearing loss can actually increase the likelihood of falls, and even minor hearing loss can throw off your...

It’s hard to live an active social life when you have extreme difficulty interacting with others due to hearing loss. That’s where the Silverstein Institute comes in with their expert ear, nose and throat doctors and wide array of hearing devices to...

Dr. Jack Wazen recently returned from a conference hosted by the University of Colorado School of Medicine, “The Colorado Otology – Audiology Conference”. Dr. Wazen was a featured speaker presenting two lectures and serving on a panel. His...