As a neurotologist, Dr.Arriaga is trained as both an otologic neurosurgeon (neurotology) and head and neck surgeon. This dual specialization makes him imminently qualified to diagnose and treat conditions that affect a person’s hearing and balance. He is listed as a recognized provider by the Acoustic Neuroma Association and has been listed in the database of Best Doctors in America^®.

New Orleans Magazine has recognized him as a “Top Doctor”.

“At the Culicchia Neurological Balance and Hearing Center, we use every diagnostic tool available to pinpoint the cause of a patient’s hearing or balance loss and offer the full gamut of solutions from medical treatment, rehabilitation, surgery, implants and hearing devices,” Dr. Arriaga explains.

Because of the depth of the Culicchia Clinic’s neurological and neurosurgical staff, Dr. Arriaga is able to rely on a vast unique, in-house multidisciplinary approach to treatment utilizing neurotology, neurology, audiology, vestibular therapies and neurosurgery as needed.

Dr. Arriaga says breakthroughs in diagnostic technology are very encouraging for patients suffering from complex, brain-related dizziness and balance issues. The use of cochlear implants, implantable hearing aid and other therapies are also effective in restoring hearing loss.