The mission of Otology.org is to educate the public about the practice of medical and surgical otology and to provide information on some of the more complex conditions involving the ear. The site features articles written by some of the leading practitioners in the field of otology and delivers patient educational materials in an easily understood format. With years of advanced training focusing on the ear, the otologist is the best suited practitioner for making the determination whether a particular case of hearing loss is treatable medically or requires surgery. In the realm of hearing and balance disorders, there is no one more highly trained than the otologist and we feel it is important to promote this lesser known specialty to the general public and medical community.