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Conductive Hearing Loss Care at Stanford Health Care
As you and your family prepare for your first visit at Stanford Health Care, you’ll likely have many questions about your care journey with us. This overview helps you understand what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.
At the Stanford Health Care Ear Institute, you'll find world-class hearing loss care. We lead among the top in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. Whether you experience mild or severe conductive hearing loss, our specialists figure out the cause.
Our specialists know that conductive hearing loss introduces new challenges for you and your loved ones. We offer extensive resources to assist you with every facet of your care—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. We’re here to help you and your family each step of the way.
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Your Circle of Care
A diagnosis of a complex ear condition can disrupt your life. We are here to guide you through every challenge using our Circle of Care approach. You have a team supporting you and placing your needs at the center of every decision. Our multispecialty team works together to tailor treatments to your needs. Depending on your condition, you will be cared for by our otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat and head and neck surgeons) and advanced practice providers. Together, we prioritize your overall health and give you renewed hope for a better quality of life.
Access to Excellence
We strive to make access to care as simple as possible. We have a network of convenient locations across the Bay Area and a wide range of support services. User-friendly virtual health tools and video appointments help you stay connected with your care team from home. We accept most insurance plans and offer discounted transportation, short-stay options, and international travel and translation services. We make it easy for you to get the care you deserve. Our team guides you through each step, so you can make decisions that are right for you.
Innovation Through Clinical Research
As a leading academic and research institution, we are always striving to find new techniques and apply the latest and best technology to your treatment. Specialists at Stanford Health Care ENT work with each other and with teams across the nation to spark groundbreaking research. We are committed to bringing you clinical trials that test new and better ways to diagnose, treat, and manage ENT conditions. Participating in a trial may give you access to the latest ENT therapies before they are widely available.
Your Conductive Hearing Loss Care Team
Your Doctors
Neurotologists specialize in problems affecting your ears, skull, and brain. These surgeons have expertise in treating these conditions with techniques such as microsurgery and implantable hearing devices.
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Otologists specialize in conditions and injuries relating to the ears. They have expertise in the structures and functions of the entire ear. These doctors diagnose and treat all ear problems, ranging from mild to complex.
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Audiologists are trained, licensed, and certified health care professionals. They have unique expertise in measuring and evaluating your ability to hear. They also measure your inner ear function as it relates to balance and balance disorders.
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A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. You may see a neurologist if you experience balance problems due to hearing loss.
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Our skilled physician assistants and nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and neck. They see patients independently and occasionally alongside your doctor. APPs can give you a thorough exam, write prescriptions, and help prevent or treat any issues. Our APPs meet weekly to discuss patient needs.
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Nurses, new patient coordinators, patient access representatives, and medical assistants coordinate your care with your hearing loss team. They guide you from your first contact through follow-up care and help you find counseling, financial, and other support services.
If you qualify for a clinical trial for conductive hearing loss, our research coordinators guide you through the process. They educate you about what to expect during the study, answer your questions, and schedule your appointments.
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Clinical Trials for Conductive Hearing Loss
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies that are currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants soon. Closed trials are not currently enrolling additional patients.
Our Clinics
You can access Stanford Health Care’s expertise and compassionate care for any condition affecting the ears, nose, sinuses, and neck. We always accept new patients, and we take many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
