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Yale Hearing & Balance

Cochlear Implant Center

Comprehensive hearing restoration services from evaluation through lifelong follow-up care, provided by a multidisciplinary team of specialists at Yale New Haven Health.

800 Howard Avenue, New Haven, CT(203) 785-2467

About Our Program

Restoring hearing, transforming lives

The Yale Hearing and Balance Cochlear Implant Center is one of the leading programs in the Northeast for the evaluation, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss. Our multidisciplinary team of neurotologists, audiologists, nurse practitioners, and support staff work together to deliver personalized, evidence-based care for every patient.

We offer a full spectrum of hearing restoration services — from initial hearing evaluations and cochlear implant candidacy assessments to surgical implantation, device programming, and ongoing rehabilitation. Our surgeons are fellowship-trained and use the latest minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes.

As part of Yale New Haven Health, our patients benefit from access to cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and the resources of a world-class academic medical center. Whether you are exploring cochlear implants for the first time or seeking a second opinion, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Our Services

Comprehensive hearing care from evaluation through lifelong follow-up

Cochlear Implant Evaluation

Comprehensive hearing assessments to determine candidacy for cochlear implants.

Cochlear Implant Surgery

Expert surgical implantation by fellowship-trained neurotologists.

Device Programming & Mapping

Personalized cochlear implant programming for optimal hearing outcomes.

Hearing Rehabilitation

Aural rehabilitation services to maximize your hearing potential.

Hearing Aids & Assistive Devices

Advanced hearing aid technology and assistive listening devices.

Meet Our Team

Expert specialists dedicated to your hearing health

Dr. John F. Kveton

Dr. John F. Kveton

MD

Section Chief, Otology and Neurotology

Cochlear ImplantsOtology/Neurotology
Dr. Nofrat Schwartz

Dr. Nofrat Schwartz

MD

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Cochlear ImplantsOtology/Neurotology
Dr. Douglas M. Hildrew

Dr. Douglas M. Hildrew

MD, FACS

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Cochlear ImplantsAuditory Brainstem Implants
Dr. Justin Cottrell

Dr. Justin Cottrell

MD

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Cochlear ImplantsAuditory Brainstem Implants
Breann Wise

Breann Wise

APRN, FNP-C

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Otolaryngology

OtolaryngologyENT Care

Our Locations

Convenient locations across Connecticut

New Haven

  • 800 Howard Avenue, 4th Floor
    New Haven, CT 06519
  • (203) 785-5430
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Milford

  • 849 Boston Post Road, Suite 301
    Milford, CT 06460
  • (877) 925-3637
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Greenwich

  • 55 Holly Hill Lane, Suite 130
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • (203) 785-5430
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Trumbull

  • 5520 Park Avenue, Suite 1-200
    Trumbull, CT 06611
  • (203) 337-1482
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Articles

Please Hear This: Your Ears Are More Important Than You Realize

Untreated hearing loss can contribute to dementia and learning difficulties, but modern treatments—from hearing aids to cochlear implants—can significantly improve quality of life and help people maintain their independence.

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How a Cochlear Implant Restored a Young Woman's Hearing

A college student who lost her hearing due to a necessary antibiotic treatment regained it through cochlear implant surgery at Yale Medicine, with speech comprehension jumping from 20% to 78% in just one month.

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Programming Cochlear Implants—From a Distance

Yale Medicine audiologists can now remotely program cochlear implants via telehealth, allowing patients to receive device tuning from a satellite office near home rather than traveling to New Haven.

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