Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 13, 2026—Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists announced the launch of the Ear and Hearing Institute, a Center of Excellence for complex, surgical, and specialty ear conditions. The Institute is designed for patients whose conditions have not responded to standard treatment, as well as for physicians seeking a trusted referral destination for challenging ear, hearing, and skull base cases.
Led by fellowship-trained neurotologist Gregory J. Artz, M.D. and fellowship-trained otologist Michael F. Foster, D.O., the Ear and Hearing Institute brings together ENT, audiology, and neurotology in one coordinated care model. The team provides advanced evaluation and treatment for adults and children with complex ear conditions, including cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, acoustic neuroma and skull base tumors, tympanic membrane perforation, sudden hearing loss, Eustachian tube dysfunction, pediatric ear conditions, and hearing bone disorders.
“Patients with complex ear and hearing conditions deserve answers, clarity, and access to specialized care close to home,” stated Dr. Greg Artz. “The Institute was built to bring together expertise, diagnostics, surgical treatment, audiology support, and care coordination.”
Together, Dr. Artz and Dr. Foster bring more than 25 years of surgical experience and more than 10,000 complex ear procedures to patients in West Michigan.
The Institute offers advanced treatments including stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, skull base surgery and CSF leak repair, Eustachian tube balloon dilation, cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing aids, and ossicular chain reconstruction.
Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists Ear and Hearing Institute serves patients across Grand Rapids, Grandville, and Wyoming. Patients can request an appointment by calling (616) 994-2770 or by booking online at www.michiganentallergy.com.
“Whether a patient has managed a complex ear condition for years or received a new diagnosis, our goal is to make specialized care easier to access and navigate,” Dr. Artz added.
Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists is supported by Parallel ENT & Allergy, a national network of ear, nose, throat, and audiology practices.
About Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists
Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists provides comprehensive ENT, sinus, allergy, hearing, and facial plastic services across West Michigan. With a multidisciplinary team of board-certified physicians, physician assistants, and audiologists, the practice pairs advanced technology with compassionate, patient-centered care. Learn more at Michigan ENT & Allergy Specialists or call (616) 994-2770.
About Parallel ENT & Allergy
Parallel ENT & Allergy is a physician-centric practice management organization for ENT and allergy practices. Parallel provides strategic, operational, and administrative support so physicians can focus on patient care. To learn more about Parallel ENT & Allergy, or to inquire about becoming a supported practice, visit Parallel ENT & Allergy.