Sean B Bailey MD, FACS

01/13/2026

Breathe easier and feel your best with care that puts your ears, nose, and throat first. 👂👃👄

Schedule your visit today and take the first step toward clearer, healthier living.

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01/08/2026

Feeling off in your ears? 😣

Pain, fullness, or fluid could mean an ear infection. Don’t wait—getting checked early can make a big difference. 👂💙

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01/07/2026

A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pea-sized pituitary gland at the base of the brain, usually benign (non-cancerous) but can cause serious health issues by disrupting hormone production or pressing on nerves. These tumors, called adenomas, can be functioning (producing excess hormones, leading to issues like Cushing’s syndrome or acromegaly) or non-functioning (not producing extra hormones). Symptoms arise from hormone imbalance (fatigue, weight changes, reproductive issues) or pressure on nearby optic nerves (vision loss, headaches). Diagnosis involves imaging (MRI) and blood tests, with treatments including medication, radiation, or surgery.
Types & Causes
Functioning Tumors: Overproduce hormones (prolactin, growth hormone, ACTH, etc.), causing specific syndromes.
Non-functioning Tumors: Do not overproduce hormones but grow large enough to press on structures, leading to general symptoms.
Causes: The exact cause isn’t always clear, but genetic conditions like Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1) can increase risk.

01/07/2026

Anesthesia should be your best friend on every case, but specially for your parathyroid surgery. They don’t only just intubate, they provide a variety IV access, and in this case a much needed arterial line, but also physiologic updates not to mention, providing calm during moments of high stress. They are your friend. Don’t damage that relationship. Kudos to my Anesthesia team.

01/06/2026

Need a checkup or have questions about your ears, nose, or throat? 👂👃👄

Stop by our office and let us help you feel your best.

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01/04/2026

01/01/2026

🎉 Cheers to a fresh start and a healthy new year! Wishing you all happiness, good vibes, and clear ears in 2026. Have you booked your check-up yet? 👂✨

12/30/2025

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Petrous apex lesions in the pediatric population | Pediatric ...
Petrous apicitis (PA) is a rare, serious infection and inflammation of the petrous apex (the tip of the temporal bone in the skull base) often stemming from an ear infection (otitis media), causing deep headaches, facial pain, and sometimes nerve issues like double vision (abducens nerve palsy), though antibiotics have made it uncommon, requiring imaging (HRCT/MRI) for diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics, potentially surgery.
What it is
An infection or inflammation in the petrous apex, a dense bone at the skull’s base near the ear.
A complication of middle ear infection (acute otitis media) that spreads inward.
Symptoms
Deep, persistent headache (often in the eye/forehead).
Facial pain or numbness.
Double vision (diplopia) due to sixth cranial nerve palsy (abducens nerve).
Facial weakness or paralysis (seventh nerve).
Vertigo, hearing loss, ear pain.

12/30/2025

Frequent headaches with facial pain or pressure can be more than just annoying. 😣

Don’t wait to get answers, our team can help you find relief. 💙

Call us today to schedule a consultation.
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12/29/2025

17 degrees outside …. Perfect temperature for a day of surgery

12/28/2025

Thank you for an amazing Christmas and this amazing staff

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from our team to you! May your holiday be full of laughter, love, and a little bit of magic. ❄️✨