CU Medicine Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street, Suite 304 Denver, CO 80206Phone: 720-516-9407
Samuel Gubbels, MD
Otology & Neurotology
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I feel fortunate to be able to help patients with otologic disease in clinic and, when needed, with surgery. I aim to provide patients with a thorough understanding of their disease and the options available for treatment. Doing so allows us then to work as a team in making health care decisions that will be best aligned with each patient's goals and beliefs.
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in the medical and surgical management of diseases of the ear and skull base. I have particular interests cochlear implantation in children and adults, acoustic neuroma, otosclerosis, skull base tumors, facial nerve disorders, congenital ear disorders and the treatment of vertigo.
Title(s)
Co-Director, University of Colorado Skull Base Program, Director, University of Colorado Hearing and Balance Clinics
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Otology & Neurotology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Scheduling Phone Number
(720) 848-2820
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-2820 720-848-2820
UCHealth Hearing and Balance Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct, 6th Floor Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-2800
Rocky Mountain Gamma Knife Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-1290
UCHealth Ambulatory Surgery Center - Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80206Phone: 720-516-9373
Provider Information
Specialties
- Otology & Neurotology (2010)
- Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2006)
Conditions
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Symptoms and Manifestations
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Facial Paralysis , Eardrum Perforation , Cerebrospinal fluids leaks , Balance disorders , Ear Infection , Acoustic Neuromas , Hearing Loss , Chronic ear disease , Cholesteatoma , Dizziness and Vertigo , Tinnitus , Osseointegrated Devices , Skull Base Tumors , Cochlear Implants , Draining ear
Department
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professional Memberships
Acoustic Neuroma Association, Member American Academy of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF), Member American Auditory Society (AAS), Member American Cochlear Implant Alliance, Member American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow, Member American Medical Association, Member American Neurotology Society (ANS), Fellow American Otological Society, Active Member Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO), Member Colorado ENT Society, Member Egyptian Society of Neurosurgery – Skull Base Division, Board Member International Society for Inner Ear Therapeutics, Member North American Skull Base Society, Active Member Triological Society (TRIO), Fellow
Research and Grants
Grants
Inner Ear Progenitor and Hair Cell-like Cells From Human Pluripotent Stem Cells (2014)
Optimization of Scanning Parameters at 1.5 and 3 Tesla to Reduce Cochlear Implant Artifact Size on MRI (2019)
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests are focused on cochlear implantation, temporal bone imaging and the development of novel approaches to better understand and treat hearing loss.
Dizziness, vertigo and imbalance
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine (2000)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Arizona (AZ) (1995)
BA, University of Arizona (AZ) (1995)
Internships
Oregon Health & Science University (2001)
Residency Program
Oregon Health & Science University (2005)
Fellowships
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program (2008)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 848-2820
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-2831
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include cochlear implantation in children and adults, acoustic neuroma and skull base diseases, and management of hearing loss, facial nerve disorders & vertigo.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests are focused on cochlear implantation, temporal bone imaging and the development of novel approaches to better understand and treat hearing loss.