Dr. Evan Cumpston is a neurotologist and Skull base surgeon at Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. His expertise encompasses the removal of benign tumors, such as vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), meningiomas, paragangliomas (glomus tumors), facial nerve tumors, and cholesterol granulomas. He also has expertise in removing malignant tumors involving the temporal bone, such as squamous cell carcinoma.

In addition, Dr. Cumpston specializes in surgeries for hearing loss, including cochlear implant surgery and stapes surgery. He also performs repairs for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repairs, disorders of the facial nerve, and surgery for chronic ear disease. 

Dr. Cumpson's research is dedicated to enhancing hearing outcomes for cochlear implant recipients and optimizing clinical outcomes in skull base surgeries. He is the director of the IU Otolaryngology Temporal Bone Course and is passionate about medical education, mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.

I am an otolaryngologist specializing in lateral skull base and ear surgery, with over five years of experience. I completed my residency in Kirov, Russia, and have trained extensively across Europe—Spain, France, and Italy—as well as in Baku, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and India, where I trained with the esteemed Professor Janakiram. I’ve also returned to Russia for further training multiple times. My focus remains on ear and skull base surgery, and I am actively developing otolaryngology in Uzbekistan.