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Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Phone: 832-822-3250 (Main) | 713-798-6336 (Jamail)
Fax: 832-825-9070
Address
Texas Children's Hospital - Main Campus
6701 Fannin Street, Mark Wallace Tower, Suite 540
Houston, TX 77030
Jamail Specialty Care Center (Clinic)
1977 Butler Blvd., Suite E5.100
Houston, TX 77030
Alex Daniel Sweeney, MD
Assistant Professor and Dorothy L. McGee Endowed Chair, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Fellowship | Neurotology | 2015 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Otolaryngology | 2013 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2008 |
About
Alex D. Sweeney, M.D. is double board certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology. He has 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.
Certifications
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery CertificationAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyNeurotology CertificationAmerican Board of Otolaryngology
Honors & Awards
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society; Texas beta chapter (06/2008)MemberGold Humanism Honor Society (06/2008)
Professional Interests
•Hearing Loss
•Tumors of the ear, temporal bone and skull base such as acoustic neuromas/vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas and carcinomas
•Cochlear implantation
•Cholesteatoma and chronic ear disease
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery | Member |
Selected Publications
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Board Certification
Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
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