A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that can help improve the hearing of children with severe, irreversible hearing loss. Although a cochlear implant doesn't restore normal hearing, it can allow a person to hear and understand more speech than was possible with a hearing aid. For a child, this could mean an opportunity to develop listening and speech skills and the potential to attend school with hearing peers.
The Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center at UCSF Medical Center has been involved in the development and design of cochlear implant systems for over 30 years. Our team includes experienced audiologists, surgeons, psychologists and others who are dedicated to the care of patients with hearing loss, including follow up after surgery. We emphasize working as partners with the families of our patients and collaborating with schools, teachers, therapists and other health care providers.
For more information, please see our cochlear implant FAQ.
You'll need a referral from your child's pediatrician or specialist to make an appointment. Once you have the referral, please call the number below.
Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center
2380 Sutter Street, First Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 353-2464
Fax: (415) 353-2603
Hours: Monday to Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Last updated October 20, 2009
