I was originally happy when I found Slater, because for the first time I had a doctor diagnose my CSF leak. But prior to surgery, he only did one CT scan which was inconclusive and did not show any definitive issue area. Nevertheless he recommended surgery based on what he thought was causing my issues. I was a little apprehensive and called the office twice before surgery to make sure I didn't need any other type of imaging done, and they assured me that they knew where the problem was and surgery would only help me. Felt okay after surgery, and Dr Slater even came in the day after surgery acting happy and showed me a video of my brain he took on his phone during surgery (not sure how I feel about that). After surgery I started developing worse symptoms, which he kept assuring me would get better over time. I kept getting worse, and the original issue was still there. He sent me for a lumbar puncture with blood patch, and I wasn't sure why since my leak was cranial, and even the radiologist thought I should have been having a cisternogram. I had a few appointments after that, to which he said the new issues I had (I had SCDS) would resolve in time (the only fix for SCDS is surgery!), and said things like "I can't figure you out." I continued to get worse, and At my last appointment he decided to cauterize my adenoids, which did nothing for me except put me in unnecessary discomfort.
I have since found new doctors who just performed a craniotomy for my SCDS and confirmed that there was a huge defect from the surgery Slater did that was causing my issues.

Submitted Nov. 30, 2020

Dr. Slater gave me my life back sharing his knowledge and treating me for Menieres. I first came to him in 2015 so desperate and ill suffering from two years of uncompensated Vestibular disorder BBPV, Vertigo and Hypercausis. He took the conservative approach with a Endolymphatic Shunt Placement and mastoidectomy and in 2016 we discussed and agreed upon
Vestibular Nerve Section Right. . The rest has been left to me to deal with the challenges of Menieres. So I thought as Dr. Slater has an excellent staff that represents him in the office as he is doing his thing in the surgery. Andrew is his PA and I know he cares and I am in excellent hands as I go for shot treatments and follow ups. Thank you staff of Dr, S

Submitted April 20, 2018

Dr Patrick Slater is the BEST ENT doctor in Texas.

Submitted Nov. 25, 2017

The first doctor in two full years that believed me! And took time to try and help me. I feel I am on my way to getting my life back. Thanks Dr. Slater and your team for all you do😀

Submitted Sept. 24, 2017

Dr. Slater removed and acoustic neuroma for me. The surgery was super successful with no nerve issues at all. He made the experience as good as it could be

Submitted Oct. 20, 2016

Dr Slater is a super smart, experienced Dr. He tells it like it is to as you as a person. Remind you of your uncle who may be a Dr. and will cut through the bs. This may be off putting for some, but I trust his experience. His staff is super nice an I trust him.

Submitted Sept. 1, 2016

HORRIBLE BEDSIDE MANNER. He takes being the "only" Otologist in Austin VERY seriously. And he lets you know it. I also think it says volumes about a provider, that he can't keep a consistent staff and clearly rules that office as "top dog." His staff actually cowers as he walks around. I came in for violent dizziness and nausea. He told me I had something called Meniere's disease and that there was nothing I could do. I was in the acute phase and had to "ride it out" before it finished is course, ruined my hearing and then he would "kill my vestibular organ." WHAT. So I went to another practice in town, who actually tested me for the disease. Turns out I don't have Meniere's but another issue. You would think that the ONLY Otologist in town would have the capability to test if I actually had it. And the ENT and Audiologist I saw the second time informed me that there are a lot of things that can manage the disease if I had it. Long story short, all I needed was PT. AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted July 28, 2015

I've been seeing Dr. Slater for over 10 years and couldn't be happier with a Dr. He's. The best! Both my parents are now seeing him as well

Submitted March 20, 2015

I highly recommend Dr. Slater. I was referred to Dr. Slater by my ENT who had not been able to successfully diagnose and treat my situatuion. Dr. Slater saw me immediately, was able to diagnose my problem and correct through surgery. Dr. Slater and his staff were very knowledgable about my illness and it's treatment. I was very comfortable with Dr. Slater's level of expertise. Dr. Slater and his staff were very patient and sympathetic in answering my numerous questions and concerns.

Submitted Jan. 18, 2015

Phenomenal ear doctor! Best in TEXAS! Dr. Patrick Slater answered all of my questions politely. He saw me right away in an emergency! Made me feel really comfortable in what I was dealing with! His staff is knowledgeable and polite, too! Patrick Slater is highly intelligent as evidenced by attending DUKE University! He knew what to do right away when family care and internal medicine doctors did not.

Submitted Aug. 8, 2014