We are very happy with the surgery performed by Dr. Tahiri. He was incredibly helpful and even coordinated with Dr. Nazarian, who treated our son’s eardrum perforation during the same procedure. The ear is healing nicely and looking better every day. We didn’t experience any complications. The atmosphere was always pleasant, and the doctor was always ready to answer all our questions. Additionally, the communication was excellent before the surgery, during recovery, and afterward. In most cases, we received answers to our questions within just a few hours. In this regard, Dr. Tahiri and his team are a true model to follow.
To provide a balanced review, there are two areas that could be improved:
The Pre-Op Experience: We were told our son wouldn’t remember being taken from us to the operating room. Unfortunately, either the sedative dose was too low or he was taken back before it took effect, because he still mentions how traumatic that moment was for him. It would have helped to have 5–10 minutes of privacy after the medication was administered—without nurses and doctors bustling around—so he could calm down and fall asleep.
Scheduling: The post-op appointment schedule changed very frequently, which was a bit frustrating. This was especially difficult with the final visit, which we had specifically asked not to be moved due to our flights home. The change caused quite a bit of stress for us.
Overall, the entire process—from the initial paperwork through the surgery, recovery, and follow-up—was excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Tahiri. The results so far are great, though we are still waiting for the final outcome.