Ohio Ear

Dr. James Prueter Jr., DO is a fellowship-trained otologist and neurotologist specializing in complex disorders of the ear, hearing, vertigo, and skull base. His practice is built on a simple belief: the best outcomes come from combining advanced surgical expertise with genuine, patient-centered care.

Dr. Prueter focuses on improving quality of life for patients living with hearing loss, chronic ear disease, and vertigo. He partners closely with audiology, physical therapy, and neurosurgery to build treatment plans that fit each patient's goals, with a preference for minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.

Beyond the clinic, he teaches at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, trains ENT residents at Ohio Health and contributes nationally through the Education Committee of the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Prueter has surgical privileges at Doctors Hospital, Riverside Methodist and Central Ohio Surgical Institute.

An otologist is an ENT physician with advanced training in the medical and surgical treatment of the ear. A neurotologist takes that expertise further, treating complex conditions involving the inner ear, hearing and balance nerves, and the surrounding skull base.

It is a highly specialized field, and most patients arrive through a referral from their primary care provider, ENT, or another specialist. This can cause significant delays in care. Our online services needs no referral and provides quick access. Dr. Prueter focuses exclusively on these complex cases, working alongside a broader care team to deliver outcomes that meaningfully improve daily life.

Ohio Ear operates as a self-pay practice while we work on establishing contracts with major insurance carriers. We understand that many patients want to use their insurance, and we're here to make that process simple.

For every consultation, we provide you with an itemized super bill that you can submit directly to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Many patients are able to recover a significant portion of their visit costs this way.

Please contact us to discuss payment options and to request your super bill after your consultation.