Dr. Lewin’s Blog

I recently held a live, interactive webinar for Audiologists titled “Microtia Ear Surgery and Bone Anchored Hearing Devices” through Audiology Online. Families were invited to attend as well. Course Abstract: The three primary options for Microtia reconstruction (Medpor, Rib cartilage graft and prosthetic ear) will be reviewed including the advantages and disadvantages of each. Options […]

Earicles – Miracles for Ears is our non-profit that helps children born without ears thrive through Education, Advocacy, Research, and Surgery (EARS). As part of our Education and Advocacy branches, we want to spread awareness about Microtia and Earicles EVERYWHERE and encourage the conversations: “What is Earicles – Miracles for Ears?”  “What is Microtia?”  “How can I help?”

In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, please help us support our non-profit, Earicles-Miracles for Ears, through our Art for Ears Fundraiser! This fundraiser combines two of my passions: helping Microtia children and doing something artistic. For each $10 donation (now until November 1st), your name will be entered into a drawing to win

Most of us have the standard Back to School shopping list: Backpack Folders Notebooks Markers Crayons Pencils Glue Ruler But, if you had Microtia Ear Surgery over the summer, the Back to School list may also include: Headbands Pony Tail Holders Earrings Buzz cut I’ve had many patients email me photos and stories of their

We had our first Earicles “mini” Microtia Atresia Conference this past weekend at the iconic Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. The event kicked off with a Friday evening ice cream sundae Meet & Greet. On Saturday morning there were surgeon presentations (myself – Medpor Ear Reconstruction, Dr. Arturo Bonilla – Rib Cartilage Ear Reconstruction, Dr.

Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champion, Derrick Coleman, met with our families at the Earicles 2nd Annual Los Angeles Microtia Atresia Conference (LAMAC) on Saturday, July 12th.  Derrick is the first Deaf/Hard of Hearing offensive player in the NFL player and was highlighted in a very inspiring Duracell commercial this past football season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2HD57z4F8E&noredirect=1 Our Microtia

The mission of our non-profit, Earicles ~ Miracles for Ears, is to help children born without ears thrive through Education, Advocacy, Research and Surgical care (EARS). Earicles held the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Microtia Atresia Conference (LAMAC) at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California during the July 10-12th weekend. This conference provided Education about Microtia

I first met 9 year old Esteban in April, when I traveled to Quito, Ecuador to host a Microtia Atresia Conference. While examining him I noticed that he had a 50% exposure of his Medpor implant and a very crushed spirit. Esteban had previously received 2 free surgeries through a foundation that traveled to Ecuador.