Cochlear Implants

Overview

Mayo Clinic is dedicated to providing the highest-quality cochlear implant program for children and adults with severe sensorineural hearing loss. Implantation is conducted at Mayo's state-of-the-art facilities, which are equipped with technology for the most advanced medical and surgical procedures. Teams at all three Mayo locations have extensive experience with FDA-approved cochlear implant systems.

Potential candidates participate in extensive multidisciplinary evaluations and, together with their families, receive guidance regarding the results. Mayo is committed to the long-term support of its cochlear implant patients, from the initial fitting and programming of the device, through rehabilitation, to ongoing management of device performance.

Evaluation for Cochlear Implants

Patients undergo numerous tests over several visits to the clinic to determine if they are good candidates for cochlear implantation. Read more about cochlear implant evaluation.

Treatment

An Ear, nose and throat surgeon implants a receiver/stimulator. After two to six weeks, patients return to the clinic to have the device activated. Several programming sessions are required to obtain optimal performance. Sound quality gradually improves as the patient's brain learns to understand the new sounds heard through the implant device. Read more about cochlear implant treatment options.

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