The History of The Rontal Clinic.

          The Rontal Clinic was started in 1972 after Doctors Michael and Eugene Rontal assumed an existing practice from Dr. Jerome Hauser that dated back to the late 1930’s. Both physicians had strong roots in the Detroit area, attending Cooley High School, graduating from the University of Michigan Medical School, and interning at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. After completing their internship, they each sought specialty training in ear, nose, and throat and head neck surgery.

          Michael left for St. Louis where he did his residency at Washington University under Dr. Joseph Ogura, a renowned and innovative cancer surgeon. From there he entered the U.S. Army as the chief of the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. After two years he returned to Detroit to enter practice.

          Eugene followed his internship with a residency in Minneapolis at the University of Minnesota under Dr. Michael Paparella, a distinguished ear surgeon. The University of Minnesota was also known for cutting-edge work in endoscopy, head and neck cancer surgery, and trauma surgery. Upon completing residency, Dr. Eugene Rontal returned to Detroit and joined his brother in practice.

          During the ensuing thirty years, these two physicians developed a nationally recognized practice that combined innovative clinical work with academic excellence. Out of this clinic the two published over one hundred scientific papers, chapters in many of the standard textbooks of the day, and international recognition of their work by peer review and lay publications. In the process they both achieved the position of Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery at the University of Michigan.

           In 2004, Dr. Jan Akervall joined the Rontal Clinic. Trained at the University Hospital in Lund, Sweden and at the University of Michigan, Dr. Akervall enhanced the clinic with a vast knowledge of the treatment of head and neck cancer and reconstruction of surgical defects. In addition, he has developed at Beaumont Hospital research protocols into the causes, detection and treatment of both early and advanced cancers.

            In 2005, Dr. Daniel Rontal finished his training at the University of Michigan and joined the Rontal Clinic. Though he was trained broadly in all areas of Ear, Nose and Throat, Dr. Daniel Rontal has a particular interest in sinus disease and head and neck problems, particularly that involving the thyroid gland. His academic accomplishments have included research in inner ear embryology and tissue engineering for surgical reconstruction.

           Throughout the history of our clinic, the care and well-being of our patients has always been our primary focus. We value your interest and are proud to serve you with state-of-the-art care in a convenient setting in Farmington Hills, Michigan.