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— \u00a0Clinical Services<\/div><\/div>

Telemedicine consultations across the full scope of otolaryngology.<\/h1><\/div>

Whether you are seeking an initial evaluation, a second opinion before surgery, or ongoing orientation for a chronic condition, each consultation draws on more than 25 years of clinical and research experience in ear, nose, and throat medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>

All consultations are conducted via secure video call in Portuguese or English.<\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ear disorders & hearing loss<\/h3><\/div>

Conditions of the ear are among the most complex in all of medicine \u2014 and among Dr. Teufert’s deepest areas of expertise. Her years of research at the House Ear Institute, alongside some of the field’s most respected specialists, give her an unusually thorough understanding of both the clinical and physiological dimensions of ear disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Sensorineural hearing loss<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Conductive hearing loss<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Chronic otitis media<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Tinnitus<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Ear fullness & pressure<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Eardrum perforations<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Otosclerosis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Congenital ear conditions<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Vertigo & balance disorders<\/h3><\/div>

Dizziness and balance problems are among the most disruptive \u2014 and most misdiagnosed \u2014 conditions in otolaryngology. Dr. Teufert has dedicated a significant part of her research career to vestibular disorders, with published studies on surgical outcomes in Meni\u00e8re’s disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Meni\u00e8re’s disease<\/span><\/a><\/div>
BPPV<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Labyrinthitis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Vestibular neuritis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Post-surgical balance disorders<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Vertigo & balance disorders<\/h3><\/div>

Dr. Teufert’s training in nasal and sinus surgery began during her residency in S\u00e3o Paulo, where she served as a teaching assistant in micro-endoscopic sinus surgery. She brings that foundation to diagnosis, treatment orientation, and surgical referral guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Chronic & recurrent sinusitis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Allergic & non-allergic rhinitis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Nasal polyps<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Septum deviation<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Nasal obstruction<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Epistaxis<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Throat & voice disorders<\/h3><\/div>

Throat and voice conditions range from common to complex, and an accurate diagnosis makes all the difference. Dr. Teufert provides clinical orientation and referral to the appropriate specialist when in-person intervention is needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Hoarseness & voice changes<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Recurrent tonsillitis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Pharyngitis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Dysphagia<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Laryngitis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Chronic cough<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Globus sensation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pediatric ORL<\/h3><\/div>

Children present with ear, nose, and throat conditions differently than adults \u2014 and deserve a specialist who understands those differences, including published research on congenital aural atresia surgery and long-term outcomes in children.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Recurrent acute otitis media<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Glue ear<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Congenital aural atresia<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Pediatric sinusitis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Enlarged tonsils & adenoids<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Hearing loss in children<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Neurotology consultations<\/h3><\/div>

Neurotology sits at the intersection of otolaryngology and neurology, addressing conditions of the inner ear, auditory nerve, and skull base. Dr. Teufert’s research at the House Ear Institute \u2014 one of the world’s leading neurotology centers \u2014 gives her exceptional depth in this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Acoustic neuroma<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Skull base tumors<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Facial nerve disorders & synkinesis<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Sensorineural hearing loss<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Temporal bone conditions<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Post-surgical neurotology evaluation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Second opinion<\/h3><\/div>

If you have received a diagnosis or been recommended for surgery and want a rigorous, independent review before proceeding, Dr. Teufert offers expert second opinion consultations drawing on her extensive research background.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Records & imaging review<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Independent clinical assessment<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Diagnosis explained clearly<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Honest treatment guidance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
— \u00a0HOW TELEMEDICINE WORKS<\/div><\/div>

What to expect from your consultation<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Request an appointment<\/h4><\/div>

Complete the appointment request form with your name, contact information, and a brief description of your symptoms or concern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Confirmation & intake<\/h4><\/div>

You’ll receive a confirmation within 24 hours with your appointment time and a link to upload medical records or imaging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Your video consultation<\/h4><\/div>

Dr. Teufert reviews your history and conducts a thorough clinical evaluation via secure video call, in Portuguese or English.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Clinical orientation & next steps<\/h4><\/div>

You’ll receive a written summary of findings, clinical orientation, and any referrals or recommendations for further care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Not sure which service applies to your situation?<\/h3><\/div>

Send a message and Dr. Teufert’s team will help direct you to the right type of consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Book a consultation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days with available appointment times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-33","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drkarenteufert.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drkarenteufert.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drkarenteufert.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drkarenteufert.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drkarenteufert.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33"}],"version-history":[{"count":152,"href":"https:\/\/drkarenteufert.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1059,"href":"https:\/\/drkarenteufert.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33\/revisions\/1059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drkarenteufert.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}