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Advances in hearing testing and technology have improved treating hearing loss  
To schedule an appointment for a hearing aid evaluation or to purchase hearing protection devices, please call
410-955-6153 or 410-955-6151. Email at hopkinshearing@
jhmi.edu
.
 
The Johns Hopkins Hospital has once again — for the 19th consecutive time — earned the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of more than 4,800 American hospitals, placing first in three medical specialties and in the top 16 in 13 others. Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery ranked #1 again.

Welcome to Hopkins Hearing
In the past 20 years hearing care has undergone a revolution in the search for alternatives to the isolation of hearing loss.  Our goal at Hopkins Hearing is to provide a comprehensive approach to hearing health care services for patients of all ages.
 
Our physicians are among the finest and most highly trained otologists and neurotologists in the world. Our team of licensed and certified audiologists work with other Johns Hopkins physicians to provide the highest quality patient care.
 
Many factors impact the success our patients find in using hearing technologies. We aim to support the process of hearing testing, fitting for a hearing device and encouraging hearing health to allow our patients to achieve their fullest communication potential.


HIGHLIGHTS
behind the ear hearing aids
HEARING AIDS

The hearing aid industry has made significant advancements in correcting hearing loss.

     
inner ear diagram
HEARING TESTING
Hearing testing is critical to everyone: children, adults, and older adults. If a hearing loss is ignored or untreated, it can get worse.
QUICK LINKS

Types of Hearing Aids
In-the-Ear (ITE)
In-the-Canal (ITC)
Completely-in-Canal (CIC)
Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
Open Ear

Visiting Hopkins Hearing
Maps and directions
Preparing for your visit
Prepare for a procedure

HOPKINS HEARING IN THE NEWS

WBAL-TV (NBC-BALT.)
Learn the proper way to clean out your ears
CBS News
Can You Hear Me Now?  Why Men Might Not
Headlines
The Next Wave of Hearing Aids (PDF)
Headway
Smarter, Faster, Smaller – Devices to Restore Hearing Are More Sophisticated Than Ever Before
Innovations
BAHA Clinical Trials: Efficacy of the Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid for Unilateral Deafness
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JOHNS HOPKINS OFFERS THE LATEST IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND HEARING LOSS PREVENTION

Ear Buds
If you often listen to music on earphones using a portable music or video device, it's a good idea to have custom earphone molds made.

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