World's Only Exclusive Pediatric Microtia Surgeon
LEADER IN ADVANCED
3D-BIOPRINTING OF CARTILAGE CELLS
- Dr. Bonilla is a lead surgeon in the next generation of microtia surgery: 3-D Printing of Cartilage Cells
- Will likely replace any foreign-body ear implant materials and rib used in microtia surgery
- Dramatic decrease in operation time and recovery time
- Dr. Bonilla exclusively treats children with microtia & atresia
- Patients travel from all over the world for microtia treatment with Dr. Bonilla
WHY CHOOSE DR. BONILLA
vast experience in helping children with microtia
Dr. Arturo Bonilla is a world-renowned Microtia Surgeon who “exclusively” specializes in children’s ear deformities. He is also a leader in the advancement of 3D Bioprinting technology using natural cartilage cells.
- Full career (>25 years) exclusively in Pediatric Microtia Surgery
- Only uses “natural cartilage” technique for the outer ear framework
- No risk of fracture and not extremely hard and non-flexible as used by other techniques
- Does not operate on adults
- NIH Fellowship training in Pediatric ENT
- Performs BAHA hearing correction at time of microtia surgery
- Contact Laser Technology that results in very minimal discomfort
- Leader in the next generation of microtia surgery: 3D Bioprinting with cartilage cells
LETTERS FROM OUR PATIENTS
- There is no better sense of gratitude than to read the letters written by our children with microtia
- These letters are so heartwarming and fun to read
- We are honored to care for so many children with microtia and atresia worldwide
Video - A Year In The Life
The past several years, Dr. Bonilla has published a video of the “year in the life” of his pediatric microtia practice. He adds fun and inspirational music to the videos. His patients love to take pictures and videos and share them with their friends and loved ones.
Dr. Bonilla's Microtia Family
- Dr. Bonilla has seen and evaluated thousands of pediatric microtia patients from all over the world
- These patients and their families become part of our microtia family
- We love to keep in touch with our patients as they go through their lives after surgery
IMPORTANT FACTS
for new patients with microtia
- "Microtia" occurs in one out of every 6,000-12,000 births.
- "Atresia" means lack of an ear canal
- Microtia and Atresia usually occur together.
- Microtia occurs more often in boys than girls.
- Children with microtia and atresia usually have severe hearing loss on the affected ear.
- The inner ears on both sides are usually normal.
- Parents with microtia tend to have guilt over their child’s condition. It is not the parent’s fault!
- Do microtia ears grow? By 6 years of age, the ears are 85%-90% of their adult size.
- Visit our Microtia & Atresia Overview
WHAT TO DO
for my child with microtia
First of all, it is very important to know that microtia is NOT caused by the parents. Patients can have a very normal life and do all of the things anybody else can.
- Confirm with your doctor that hearing tests are performed in both ears.
- Watch Dr. Bonilla's Microtia Hearing Video
- Watch the video on the Microtia Specialists
- Undergo evaluation by a hearing specialist (ENT doctor)
- Visit with your microtia surgeon at least once a year
- Never let your child think that you are hiding the ear
- Treat your child like any other child with two ears
- Learn about the options for managing microtia
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Dr. Bonilla has traveled throughout the United States and has lectured worldwide in order to educate parents in the management and technical advances in pediatric microtia surgery. In addition, he continues to publish articles and chapters in well-respected textbooks and journals.
UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
United States Patients
International Patients
For the 1st stage, patients may return home one week after surgery. For the 2nd stage, patients may return home the day after surgery. For the final procedure, the patients may return home one week after surgery and no further follow up is necessary. We recommend updates by sending us pictures via email or secure text…
DR. BONILLA IN THE NEWS
Arturo Bonilla, M.D.
Pediatric Microtia Institute
International Center for Ear Reconstruction
- 25 Years of Exclusive Pediatric Microtia Surgery Experience
- Has evaluated thousands of children with microtia & atresia
- Leader in the most advanced technology in microtia surgery
- Board-Certified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
- NIH Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery
- Patients travel from all over the world to see Dr. Bonilla
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