Hearing Implant Program
If your child has severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, a cochlear or other hearing implant may allow them to hear. Our goal at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is to give your child the treatment, tools and support needed to effectively communicate and understand language.
CHOP's Hearing Implant Program has been providing customized evaluation, treatment and follow-up care for children and their families for more than 25 years.
Because a hearing implant requires a child to learn a new way of hearing and to participate in long-term follow-up care, we evaluate each child's situation thoroughly.
Post-implant, we provide the best possible care for each child and family. We also work to educate other adults, like daycare providers, the child interacts with to maximize the child's ability to hear and speak better.
How we serve you
Cochlear implants had been the only option for surgery candidates with permanent hearing loss. Now, there are additional hearing implant options. We will explain the differences and guide your family's decision in which device will bring your child the best outcome.
Why choose us for hearing implants
Our hearing implant program is one of the largest and most active in the country. We have implanted hearing devices in more than 1,500 children, and our experience informs our care.
Meet your team
Our team includes professionals from across the Center for Childhood Communication, including audiologists, otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, a child and family therapist, and an educational consultant.
Our locations
You can visit staff from the Hearing Implant Program at various locations across the region.
Our research
Our clinical and basic science research seeks to expand the knowledge of the outcomes, technology and physiology for the benefit of people who use a hearing implant.
Hearing Implant Program resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions about hearing implants and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.
Patient stories
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