The Ear Institute of Chicago closed permanently on September 4, 2026. The Ear Institute of Chicago was a part of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth decided to eliminate the entire Ear, Nose and Throat service line, including Neurotology.

General Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services will continue temporarily until March 2027 at the UChicago AdventHealth Woodridge, IL office (2363 63rd Street, Woodridge, IL 60517). Basic audiology and cochlear implant patient follow-ups will also be available at the Woodridge office until March 2027. General ENT services will be provided by Jesse Wardlow, M.D., and audiology services will be provided by Jill Messina, Au.D. Please note that Neurotology services will NOT be provided at the Woodridge office. The Woodridge office can be contacted by calling: (630) 789-3110.

Robert Battista, M.D. is seeking employment elsewhere. This website will post any new office location for Dr. Battista in the future.