Overview
Dizziness can show up in many ways. You may have vertigo, which makes it seem like you’re moving when you’re not. Or you may feel lightheaded, have hearing loss or stagger when you walk. These and other signs of dizziness can make you lose your balance and fall.
While medications are the most common culprit, other things can throw your vestibular system off course, too. Some of these require prompt medical care. Cleveland Clinic’s vestibular and balance experts have the treatment you need.
Expert Care for Vestibular and Balance Conditions
When your dizziness becomes unmanageable — or you have signs of a more serious medical condition, Cleveland Clinic’s vestibular disorders team is ready to diagnose it.
We can schedule a series of same-day appointments at our Main Campus. Or you can see one of our vestibular, neurotology or head and neck experts at a location close to you. Our team uses the latest technology to test everything possibly related to your dizziness.
Our team
Our vestibular disorders team is made up of healthcare providers experienced in treating all types of vestibular disorders. This includes head and neck experts (otolaryngologists), audiologists and physical therapists. All are trained in vestibular and balance therapy techniques.
This team works closely with providers from other specialties to uncover what’s causing your dizziness and related symptoms. If you need a rapid consultation with another provider, we’ll help you schedule it.
Julie Honaker, PhD, AuD
Director of Vestibular and Balance Disorders Program
Helpful resources
We’re here to help you better understand your diagnosis and how to manage your condition. Ask your provider to point out where you can get more information.
Our Head and Neck Innovations podcast is a great way to learn more. You’ll get insight about the latest care for dizziness-related conditions. Check out these two to get started:
What We Treat
Our expert healthcare providers treat many vestibular and balance disorders, including:
These are only a few of the most common vestibular conditions that can trigger dizziness. When you come for your evaluation, we may uncover a different cause.
Our team also works closely with Cleveland Clinic cardiologists to provide care for dizziness related to the heart. We also actively research new, better tests and treatments.
Preparing for Your Evaluation
Once you schedule an appointment with our team, you’ll want to remember to do a few things. If this is your first appointment with a Cleveland Clinic provider, please bring:
- Medical records from visits with another healthcare provider
- A list of medications you take
- Earlier test results and images from scans
If you already see other Cleveland Clinic providers, this information is already available in your MyChart.
On your appointment day, you’ll want to wear comfortable clothing as you may need to recline and move side to side during the evaluation. Your tests may include:
We may also order blood tests to check how well your thyroid and immune system work.
If you have questions about what to bring or are coming from a distance and need help coordinating your visit details, call: 216.444.8500 or toll-free 800.223.2273, ext. 48500.
Appointments & Locations
Constant dizziness can keep you feeling like the world’s whirling around you. Cleveland Clinic has the testing and treatment you need to feel grounded again.
Dizzy clinic
Our team will schedule back-to-back, same-day appointments at our Main Campus. You’ll see all the providers and have all the tests you need, including:
- A 30-minute hearing test with an audiologist (if you haven’t had a hearing test within the past six months)
- A 60-minute inner ear balance testing (vestibular testing) with an audiologist
- A 30-minute medical appointment with an otology and neurotology specialist
During your visit, you can talk with your providers about your symptoms and how this dizziness has affected your life. They’ll check your ears, review your test results and make treatment recommendations. Our team will also share information about how you can manage your condition at home.
Traditional evaluations
Want an appointment and tests a little closer to home? You can see a vestibular specialist and get hearing tests at one of our hospitals or family health centers.
To schedule traditional evaluations and testing or join our Main Campus, call: 216.444.8500.
Vestibular rehabilitation
As part of your treatment, your provider may recommend a special type of physical therapy called vestibular rehabilitation.
To schedule an appointment for Vestibular Rehabilitation, call: 866.588.2264.
