Services & Specialties
Ear and Hearing Center

Get expert diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, ear conditions and balance problems from a nationally respected pediatric team.
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Helping Children with Hearing Loss and Ear Conditions Thrive

Learning your child may have hearing loss or an ear condition can feel confusing and overwhelming. You want clear answers and a plan that helps your child succeed.

At the Ear and Hearing Center at Cincinnati Children’s, our team has helped children hear and communicate better for decades. We diagnose and treat many conditions including chronic ear infections, conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, balance disorders, and more. Our specialists combine advanced treatments with family-centered support so your child can reach their full potential.

Why Choose the Ear and Hearing Center at Cincinnati Children's?

  • Team-based care that brings ear surgeons, audiologists, speech specialists and genetic experts together for one clear treatment plan.
  • Innovative treatments including cochlear implants, bone conduction implants and emerging gene therapy approaches for hearing loss.
  • Personalized care plans designed around your child’s hearing needs, development and communication goals.
  • Trusted expertise built on decades of leadership in diagnosing and treating pediatric hearing loss.

Ear and Hearing Center Expertise and Care

National Leaders in Pediatric Hearing Care

For decades, Cincinnati Children’s specialists have helped shape how hearing loss in children is diagnosed and treated. Our team helped develop one of the first genetic tests for hearing loss and continues to lead research that improves care for children around the world.

Advanced Treatments and New Therapies

Children at our center have access to advanced treatment options including cochlear implants, bone conduction implants, and complex ear surgeries such as tympanomastoid procedures. Our experts are also involved in groundbreaking research, including early work in gene therapy for hearing loss.

Team Approach for the Whole Child

Children with hearing loss often need support from several specialists. Our team-based care model brings together audiology, speech-language pathology, genetics, developmental pediatrics and social work. This approach helps families receive coordinated care and one clear plan.

Dedicated Care Coordination for Families

Families work with a nurse coordinator who helps schedule appointments, coordinate services and guide next steps. This support helps families navigate testing, treatment and follow-up care more easily.

Serving Families Across the U.S. and Beyond

Each year, our center cares for about 1,000 children with hearing and balance conditions. Families come from across the Midwest, the U.S. and internationally to access our expertise and advanced treatments.