Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation

Discover If a Cochlear Implant Is Right for You

A cochlear implant can be a life-changing solution for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss—especially when traditional hearing aids are no longer effective. At Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic, we offer a thorough Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation to determine if you or your child qualifies for this advanced hearing solution. Our evaluation process is guided by expert audiologists and designed to give you clear, confident answers about your next step in hearing rehabilitation.

This evaluation is the foundation for successful cochlear implant treatment, helping us understand both the medical and functional suitability of each candidate.

Who Should Be Evaluated?

A cochlear implant may be the right option if you or a loved one:

• Have severe to profound hearing loss in one or both ears

• Receive little or no benefit from hearing aids

• Struggle to understand speech even with amplification

• Are an adult who’s lost hearing later in life

• Are a child not responding to conventional auditory therapy

• Show delayed speech development despite using hearing aids

We evaluate both children and adults, tailoring the process to age, language development, and medical history.

What the Evaluation Involves

The candidacy assessment is comprehensive, combining audiological, speech-language, and medical testing to ensure accurate results. The process typically includes:

1. Detailed Case History: We review your hearing background, communication challenges, and previous device use.

2. Audiological Testing: Includes pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and aided testing with hearing aids to determine residual hearing capacity.

3. Hearing Aid Benefit Analysis: We assess how much improvement (if any) current hearing aids provide and identify any limitations.

4. Speech Perception Testing: Determines how well speech is understood in quiet and noisy environments.

5. Middle and Inner Ear Function Tests: These include tympanometry, OAE, and BERA/ASSR for complete diagnostic clarity.

6. Medical Referral (if needed): Based on the results, we may coordinate with an ENT specialist or implant surgeon for imaging or physical assessment.

7. Parent or Patient Counseling: We explain the results clearly, walk through expectations, and guide next steps for implant planning or alternative support.

Why Choose Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic?

Pediatric & Adult Expertise: We specialize in candidacy testing for both children and adults
Integrated Testing: All required audiological assessments conducted in one location
RCI-Certified Audiologists: Over 20 years of experience in cochlear implant preparation
Ethical & Honest Counseling: Transparent guidance focused on what’s best for the patient
Collaborative Care: We coordinate with surgeons, therapists, and caregivers for complete support

Take the First Step Toward a Sound-Filled Life

If hearing aids aren’t helping, don’t lose hope. A cochlear implant might be the breakthrough you need. Schedule your candidacy evaluation at Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic and let us help you explore the possibilities.