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Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome

Ramsay-Hunt syndrome is facial paralysis caused by the chicken pox virus (varicella).

Complications for Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome

The symptoms include a facial paralysis associated with a characteristic rash around the ear, hearing loss, and/or a balance disorder.

About Dr. Prasad

Dr. Sanjay Prasad MD FACS is a board certified physician and surgeon with over thirty-two years of sub-specialty experience in Otology, Neurotology, advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, and cranial base surgery. He is chief surgeon and founder of the private practice, Metropolitan NeuroEar Group, located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.