Specialty
Hearing disorders
Comprehensive hearing assessment, from screening to hearing-loss diagnosis and coordinated management.
Hearing loss is very common — and almost always gradual
It typically begins in the high frequencies and progresses slowly, which makes it hard to notice in time. The good news: most hearing losses can be managed medically, surgically, or with hearing devices.
What we evaluate
- Conductive hearing loss (outer or middle ear)
- Sensorineural hearing loss (inner ear or auditory nerve)
- Acute and chronic otitis
- Tinnitus
- Cerumen impaction
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Sudden hearing loss (ENT emergency)
Warning signs
- You raise the TV volume more than usual.
- Persistent ringing in the ear.
- Difficulty following conversations in noisy places.
- Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears (urgent).
- Recurrent ear discharge or pain.
Studies we coordinate
- OtoscopyDirect examination of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.
- AudiometryQuantifies degree and type of hearing loss precisely.
- TympanometryAssessment of the middle ear and Eustachian tube.
- Management planMedical, surgical referral, or coordination with audiology if amplification is required.
Common questions
Is sudden hearing loss urgent?
Yes. Sudden loss in one or both ears requires immediate consultation: the first 72 hours are critical for treatment.
Are cerumen plugs dangerous?
Not serious, but should be removed in the office, never with cotton swabs at home which can push wax further or damage the eardrum.
Can tinnitus be cured?
Some cases yes, others are managed to reduce impact. It depends on the cause.