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Why choose UCSF Health for audiology?
Your ability to hear can significantly affect your quality of life. Our audiologists offer comprehensive hearing screening, testing, diagnosis and treatment for the entire family. We specialize in the latest hearing aids and implantable solutions for people with all types and degrees of hearing loss.
UCSF Health audiology services include evaluation and rehabilitation for balance issues related to inner ear conditions. We use the latest therapies to diagnose symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, and other auditory and vestibular disorders. We collaborate with other departments to manage these disorders.
Why choose UCSF Health for audiology?
Your ability to hear can significantly affect your quality of life. Our audiologists offer comprehensive hearing screening, testing, diagnosis and treatment for the entire family. We specialize in the latest hearing aids and implantable solutions for people with all types and degrees of hearing loss.
UCSF Health audiology services include evaluation and rehabilitation for balance issues related to inner ear conditions. We use the latest therapies to diagnose symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, and other auditory and vestibular disorders. We collaborate with other departments to manage these disorders.
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Experienced team
Our doctorate-level audiologists specialize in a variety of auditory rehabilitation options to fit your needs.Cochlear Implant Center
UCSF Health has been at the forefront of cochlear implants for decades. We offer the latest implant technology from top manufacturers.Collaborative approach
Audiologists collaborate with otolaryngologists, surgeons, otologists, neurologists and other experts to deliver comprehensive care.Convenient access
Our audiologists offer services for adults and children at multiple locations in the Bay Area. Many providers also offer convenient virtual visits.
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Our hearing and balance services
We personalize treatment plans to meet your lifestyle, budget and goals. Our hearing specialists help you select the right device or service for your needs.
We offer:
Hearing screening and testing. We provide hearing screenings for newborns, children and adults, as well as more advanced tests for hearing problems.
Advanced diagnostics. We offer complete audiologic evaluations, including otoacoustic emissions testing and auditory brainstem response (ABR) tests.
Custom earplugs. We offer protective earmolds and earplugs for swimmers, musicians and anyone exposed to noisy environments.
Hearing aids. You receive an expert hearing aid consultation, evaluation and fitting with our hearing specialists. We help you learn to use your new device with confidence.
Cochlear implants. Cochlear implants are surgically implanted devices that help people with moderate to profound hearing loss perceive sound better.
Assistive listening devices (ALDs). ALDs help people with hearing loss communicate better at home and work. You can get devices for phones, TVs and computers.
Audiologic rehabilitation. Our LACE (Listening and Communication Enhancement) program helps improve listening, communication and comprehension skills.
Facial nerve function monitoring. We use the latest technology to prevent damage to the nerves in your face during ear surgery.
Vestibular evaluation
Vestibular disorders, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and vestibular neuritis, can lead to dizziness and vertigo and raise your risk of falls.
Experts at the UCSF Balance and Falls Center offer comprehensive assessments to identify all types of vestibular disorders. We use the latest diagnostic technology, including:
Rotary chair testing
Video head impulse testing (vHIT)
Electronystagmography (ENG/VNG)
Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs)
Using your diagnostic results, a skilled team of audiologists, otolaryngologists, neurologists and physical therapists design a personalized treatment plan to fit your needs.
Benefits of diagnosing and treating vestibular disorders include:
Better balance
Improved gaze stability
Lower risk of falls
Reduced dizziness
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Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Hearing Loss
- Hyperacusis
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
Treatments
- Hearing Evaluation
- Amplification for Hearing Loss
- Vestibular Services
- Balance Rehabilitation
- Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Assessment
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Testing
- Hearing Aids
Specialized hearing care
Patient education
Active Listening Strategies
If you have hearing loss, active listening can help you communicate better. Try these active listening strategies to enhance your communication experiences.
Assistive Listening Devices
Find out how assisted listening devices (ALDs) can amplify sound you want to hear and block out unwanted noise in loud environments.
Balance Assessment
A balance assessment can determine why you’re having balance problems so you can get the right treatment and reduce the risk of falls. Learn more.
Cell Phones and Hearing Aids
If you wear hearing aids, these strategies can make it easier to use your cellphone.
Communicating with People with Hearing Loss
Discover how to effectively communicate with people with hearing loss, including ideal speaking patterns, environments and nonverbal cues.
Hearing Enhancement Devices
If you have hearing loss, there are devices that can help. Explore hearing device options, including television listening systems and amplified telephones.
Protect Yourself: Loud Music and Hearing
Hearing loss caused by noise or music can be temporary or permanent. Here’s how to protect your ears when attending a concert or using earbuds.
Rotary Chair Testing
A rotary chair test helps diagnose conditions that may affect your balance and motor control. Here’s how to prepare for the test and what to expect during it.
Signaling and Text Display Systems
Signaling and substitution systems convert sound into texts or flashing lights. Explore these systems and how they may benefit people with hearing loss.
Support services
Case Management and Social Work
Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class
This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.
Patient Relations
We welcome feedback about your experience at UCSF Health. Find out how to contact us with comments, questions or concerns.
Spiritual Care at UCSF
Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.