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Published: December 17, 2018

Join the ANA Community

Thousands of acoustic neuroma patients and caregivers understand the value of a membership in the ANA. In return, we value our members by providing up-to-the-minute content, support and educational programs, and access to our quality volunteers.

Membership benefits:

• NEW* - Connect with ANA Staff
• A subscription to our quarterly Notes newsletter, offering the latest medical information on acoustic neuroma, patient stories, volunteer opportunities and more
• Access to the ANA Webinar Program, featuring medical professionals speaking on topics like current treatment trends, emotional and cognitive issues, acoustic neuroma research, balance, facial and eye issues, coping mechanisms, etc.  
  The opportunity to submit your questions ahead of upcoming webinars.
• Access to the member section of the ANA website, which includes:
  • Patient information booklets on AN-related topics
  • Q & A with Providers Video Library
  • Webinar Library – past presentations on multiple topics
  • Newsletter Library – archived issues, both current and past
  • Nationwide Network of Peer Mentors – contact and treatment information
• Advance registration for ANA Patient Events, updates on AN news including research, upcoming events and important information and invitations to support group meetings, special events and other opportunities in your area

Now you can avoid a lapse in your annual ANA membership by joining our Membership Renewal Program. This program will auto-renew your membership at the same time each year. We will send a reminder one month prior to renewal that your credit card will be charged on your renewal date.

You can opt-out at any time by calling our office at (678) 968-4705 or email support@anausa.org.  

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Personal information gathered here is used only to mail a quarterly newsletter, inform members about support group meetings and send other official ANA mailings. Names are not used for any commercial purposes and the data is not sold. Member names are not shared with other members without first asking permission.

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Published: April 23, 2018

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Published: June 13, 2018

Watch the full interview.
Watch the recording of the MN Support Group meeting Navigating Your AN In and Around the Workplace.
Employment Considerations material.

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Published: March 28, 2018

ANA Virtual Patient Education Event
Hosted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
February 7, 2026
12:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Register

Scheduled presenters:

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Oliver Adunka, MD
Dr. Adunka is an otolaryngologist with a specialization in skull base and neurotologic surgery. He is dedicated to advancing surgical techniques for the treatment of vestibular schwannoma and improving patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Meghan Hiss, AuD
Meghan Hiss is an audiologist specializing in hearing rehabilitation and auditory disorders. She is committed to improving patient outcomes through advanced hearing technologies and personalized care.

Elise Dole, PT, DPT
Elise Dole is a physical therapist with expertise in vestibular rehabilitation and neuro-oncology care. She focuses on helping patients regain balance and mobility following treatment for vestibular schwannoma.

Steven Ciolek, PT, DPT
Steven Ciolek is a physical therapist specializing in neurological rehabilitation, particularly for patients affected by acoustic neuroma.

Shana McGrath, MA, CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist and evidence-based practice team lead focused on adult neurologic rehabilitation. She has specialized in the management of facial paralysis for over 10 years and works alongside a multidisciplinary team using an individualized evidence-informed approach with the holistic goal of improving each patient’s quality of life and achieving their functional goals.

Kevin Quinn, MD, is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center who specializes in the treatment of facial paralysis and facial nerve disorders. He is dedicated to helping patients regain facial function after injury or illness and offers both minimally invasive in‑office treatments and advanced surgical options when needed.

Desi Schoo, MD
Dr. Schoo is a cranial base surgeon who specializes in hearing loss, balance disorders, chronic middle ear disease, acute vestibular dysfunction, and skull base tumors.

Robert Macielak, MD
Dr. Macielak is an otolaryngologist and neurotologist focused on the surgical management of vestibular schwannoma.

Kyle Wu, MD
Dr. Wu is a neurosurgeon specializing in skull base surgery and complex tumors, including vestibular schwannoma. He integrates patient preferences and clinical data to guide individualized surgical decisions.