Eleanor Chan

Dr. Eleanor Chan serves as Assistant Professor and Division Chief of Otology and Neurotology in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine, maintaining dual clinical practice sites at Wayne State and the Michigan Ear Institute where she previously held a full-time academic position.

Her educational credentials include:

• B.Sc.(hon.) in Pharmacology from University of British Columbia
• M.D. from University of British Columbia
• Residency in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at University of Ottawa
• Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at Michigan Ear Institute (2006-2008)

Dr. Chan's clinical and research expertise centers on complex otologic and neurotologic disorders, specializing in hearing restoration, vestibular rehabilitation, facial nerve pathologies, and minimally invasive management of skull base tumors including acoustic neuromas and cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Her surgical innovation spans auditory implantation, temporal bone procedures, and vascular compression syndromes.

Her scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on diagnostic precision and therapeutic outcomes in vertigo management, tinnitus mechanisms, and third window disorder identification, reflecting integration of evidence-based practice with advanced surgical techniques.

Professional recognition includes:

• Esther R. Anderson Memorial Prize (1995-97)
• Science Scholar Award (1996-97)

As an educator, Dr. Chan directs one of the nation's premier temporal bone surgical dissection courses and delivers regular lectures to both medical professionals and community groups. She actively mentors trainees through clinical supervision and academic guidance while maintaining research collaborations through the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Leading the Division of Otology and Neurotology, she oversees a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing auditory-vestibular rehabilitation and pioneering minimally invasive approaches for complex skull base pathologies through integrated clinical and research initiatives.