CV for Dr. LaRouere

Dr. Michael J. LaRouere is a Board-Certified Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon who is Fellowship trained in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery. He has been a partner at the Michigan Ear Institute since 1989. His special areas of interest include acoustic neuromas, balance dysfunction, chronic ear disease, cochlear implantation, facial paralysis and otosclerosis. Dr. LaRouere received his medical degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He completed a surgical Internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, followed by a four year Residency in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Michigan, where he was Chief Resident. He remained at the University of Michigan for a one-year Fellowship in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery.

Dr. LaRouere is currently the President of the Michigan Otolaryngological Society. He is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery where he serves on the Board of Governors representing the ear, nose and throat physicians from the State of Michigan. He is also active in the American Neurological Society. He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at Wayne State University.

Dr. LaRouere has received numerous honors and awards including being cited in the Best Doctors in the Midwest and in Michigan. He recently received the Honor Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which acknowledged his many academic contributions to the field of otolaryngology.

Dr. LaRouere has published numerous scientific articles on the ear and related topics. He is a frequent lecturer nationally and sits on the review panel for several journals in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Current research interests include balance dysfunction, facial paralysis, chronic ear disease and tinnitus. Recently he developed tinnitus tapes which have been approved for use in combating ringing in the ears.