Cochlear Implant Center

One of the busiest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country, the University of Miami School of Medicine, Cochlear Implant Center was established in 1990 to understand and treat a variety of hearing, balance and communication disorders.

Under the direction of Thomas Balkany, M. D., the department's chairman, the institute has helped restore hearing to more than 700 deaf children and adults. A multidisciplinary team of specialists from a variety of clinical areas including otology, audiology, speech pathology, psychology and educational services work together to ensure the program's success.

All patients referred for cochlear implants are evaluated by our professionals to determine if they are eligible for

Appointments/Locations

Location:

Clinical Research Building                                   1120 NW 14th Street, 5th Floor                       Miami, FL 33136     

Mailing Address
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
Department of Otolaryngology
PO Box 016960 (D-48)
Miami, FL 33101

To schedule an appointment,
call 305-243-3564 or 1-800-896-3277.
the device. Our specialists can then effectively address the communication and educational needs, as well as the psychological adjustment issues of implant use by both pediatric and adult patients.

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