Welcome To
Texas Ear Clinic

OTOLARYNGOLOGIST AND EAR SPECIALIST LOCATED IN FORT WORTH, TX

Welcome To

Texas Ear Clinic

OTOLARYNGOLOGIST AND EAR SPECIALIST LOCATED IN FORT WORTH, TX

Welcome To

Texas Ear Clinic

OTOLARYNGOLOGIST AND EAR SPECIALIST LOCATED IN FORT WORTH, TX

Welcome To

Texas Ear Clinic

OTOLARYNGOLOGIST AND EAR SPECIALIST LOCATED IN FORT WORTH, TX

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Our services

What is a neurotologist?

Neurotologists are otolaryngologists- head and neck surgeons that have undergone additional training and are experts in complex surgeries of the ear and temporal bone. Some of the most common procedures that we perform include the restoration of hearing with cochlear implants both in adults and children, ossicular chain reconstruction and tympanoplasty. Dr. Cristobal also routinely performs surgeries for chronic ear infections, difficult perforations of the eardrum and for newly diagnosed or recurrent cholesteatoma using microscopic and endoscopic techniques in order to minimize recovery time and to maximize the chances of success.

As a neurotologist, Dr. Cristobal treats surgically complex tumors deep to the ear (along the lateral skull base), while focusing on preserving the anatomical integrity and function of vital adjacent nerves that provide sensation to the face and throat, movement to the vocal cords, tongue, eye, and shoulder, and of the blood vessels in the area. Dr. Cristobal is also trained on the treatment of these tumors with “focused” stereotactic three dimensional radiation (Gamma Knife and Cyberknife). The most common tumors treated in his practice include acoustic neuroma, a tumor of the nerve of balance that connects the ear to the brain, as well as “glomus” or paraganglioma tumors. Other unusual conditions treated include spinal fluid leaks into the ear and the repair of encephaloceles, a condition in which the brain sags into the ear through a defect in the bone.

About Texas Ear Clinic

Texas Ear Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, offers compassionate, quality care focusing on your ear health, hearing, and balance. Otolaryngologist and neurotologist Ricardo Cristobal, MD, PhD, FACS, and an experienced group of providers recognize that ear health can profoundly affect your daily quality of life and overall well-being. The team is passionate about helping patients overcome ear conditions to enjoy life fully.

Texas Ear Clinic features state-of-the-art audiology and vestibular testing and treatment technology. Patients benefit from the very best in hearing aids, hearing implants, and other treatments for hearing loss.

Dr. Cristobal also treats acoustic neuromas and vertigo. Young patients are welcome, too, as the team specializes in pediatric ear disease. The team helps any patient overcome eardrum perforation or infectious ear disease.

Schedule an appointment at Texas Ear Clinic for specialized care to promote and restore healthy balance and hearing. Call or use this website to plan your visit.

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OUR Services

Infectious Ear Disease

Audiology Testing

Vertigo

Pediatric Ear Disease

Hearing Loss

Hearing Aids

Acoustic Neuroma

Hearing Implants

Eardrum Perforation

Facial Nerve Conditions

our team

Ricardo Cristobal, MD, PhD, FACS

Angelina Strickler, PA-C, MMS, MPH

Kaitlyn M. Kennedy, Au.D.

Insurance

We accept most insurance providers. If you have specific questions regarding your coverage, please contact us for additional information.

We had 18 hours to decide on which cochlear implants to have implanted in our son, before total ossification made it impossible. He was direct, honest, and confident. He performed an already very complicated and delicate surgery on what was already difficult to correct. Once again, my son has hearing and it is becuse of the quick action that Dr. Cristobal took to allow this miracle to happen.

Google Reviewer

Awesome, helped me with all of my ear needs. It was in and out. Dr. Ricardo Cristobal is the hardest working person I have ever seen. 20/10 Nicest person ever, also very intelligent and speaks Spanish which is very neat!

CEO of Spoken Media

Dr Cristobal and his staff has been extremely helpful to me over several years now. They’ve been accommodating to help answer small questions over the phone and when I needed to see someone quick for a ruptured ear drum they helped get me in ASAP. I highly recommend Dr Cristobal and is office.

Google Reviewer

OK this has to be one of the greatest physicians. When I visited his office I had little hearing. We had to overcome problems that most don’t deal with. After completing the necessary work that had to be done I then received cochlear implants. My life has never been the same it is so nice to be back out in the hearing world again. Dr. Ricardo Cristobal you are my hero!

Google Reviewer

I am retired, but spent 45 years in administrative support of health care professionals in four health science centers from Houston, TX to Washington, DC and back to Fort Worth, TX. There are very few physicians as thorough as Dr. Cristobal. I had COVID-19 in 2021 and spent 23 days in the hospital. I still have symptoms of Long COVID. Dr. Cristobal, on my first visit, immediately performed a thorough examination and scheduled several tests that he feels will help him diagnose and treat these lingering symptoms of dizziness, equilibrium and imbalance. He is a kind man, friendly and approaches a patient with a high degree of professionalism. He shows his caring attitude throughout the entire process of the examination. I recommend he and his staff very highly.

Bobby R C. | Nov 09, 2023

We love Dr. Cristobal. My daughter has been seeming him since she was 2.

Sofia C. | Sep 19, 2023

Dr. Cristobal and his staff are always professional and courteous. He always takes time to answer all of my questions, and explains my condition and options thoroughly. Great practice!!

Wendy H. | Sep 13, 2023

Amazing... Dr. Cristobal is heaven sent

Ruth H. | Aug 28, 2023

He is a professional Dr. Explain everything & help u with all ur questions. Also people at the front desk helped me on everything. Best clinic on DFW

Leonel G. | Aug 26, 2023

The only complaint was the slightly longer wait than normal.

George F. | Aug 08, 2023

My first visit was a wonderful experience. Dr. Cristobal is kind, friendly and I even got to see the pictures of my ears which I have never seen before. That was awesome. I'm glad I finally met a doctor that is concerned for my well being and that I am not just a number. I'll definitely root for him!

Phaik M. | Jul 29, 2023

Very patient with my concerns

Miguel O. | Jun 30, 2023

Dr. Cristobal spends significant time explaining everything and laying out the options. The staff is very friendly and efficient.

Phillip H. | Jun 26, 2023

Answered all questions making us feel welcomed.

Joe K. | Jun 25, 2023