Stephen Cass, MD, MPH/MSPH
Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Clinic (720) 848-2820
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Practice Locations

UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2820
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Rocky Mountain Gamma Knife Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1290
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Hearing and Balance Center - Anschutz
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2800
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Denver Health Medical Center
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certification (1988)
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Otology & Neurotology, Board Certification (2004,2010)
  • Bone obliteration Tympanomastoid surgery for cholesteatoma, Specialized Training (2017)
  • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma and glomus jugulare, Certificate (1999)
  • Cochlear Implants, Specialized Training
Conditions & Treatments
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Acoustic Neuromas
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Cholesteatoma
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic ear disease
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Cochlear Implants
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dizziness and Vertigo
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear Infection
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Eardrum Perforation
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Paralysis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hearing Loss
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Osseointegrated Devices
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Skull Base Tumors
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tinnitus
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
Clinical Interest for Patients
I provide medical and surgical treatment of adult and pediatric ear disorders including hearing loss, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, cochlear implants, vertigo/balance disorders, superior semicircular canal dehiscence, acoustic neuroma (Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and open surgery), and cranial base surgery.

Care Philosophy
I strive to provide world class care for ear and hearing disorders in a caring and compassionate manner

Personal Interests
I am passionate educating my patients so they can be informed of all treatment options about teaching the next generation of physicians. I study and research the best treatments for cranial base tumors and hearing restoration using cochlear implants and bone conduction devices

Volunteer Activities
I serve on the advisory board of the Colorado Infant Hearing Consortium and on the board of the Marion Downs Foundation

Public Speaking
Yes
I speak regularly locally and also nationally and internationally on cochlear implantation, management of acoustic neuroma and other topics in neurotology

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (1983)

Graduate Schools:
  • MPH, University of Michigan (1983)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (1979)

Internships:
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital Program (1984)

Residency Program:
  • Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (1988)

Fellowships:
  • Providence Hospital/Michigan Ear Institute/Wayne State Program, Otology & Neurotology (2000)

Recognition & Awards

  • Recognized as Top Neurotologist, 5280 Magazine (2019)
    Also awarded in 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Professor of the Year, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology (2013)
    Also awarded 2000, 2009

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Member
  • American Neurotologic Society, Member
  • American Otologic Society, Member

Teaching

  • Professor (1999)
    School of Medicine, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
    Otology and Neurotology

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in adult/pediatric ear disorders, hearing loss, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis and cochlear implants, vertigo/balance disorders, superior semicircular canal dehiscence, acoustic neuroma (Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and open surgery), and cranial base surgery.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in hearing improvement using cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing devices. Treatment of Cranial base tumors (acoustic neuroma and glomus jugulare) Vestibular disorders.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-2820
Fax Phone: (720) 848-2811