Pediatric Hearing Loss
A multidisciplinary hearing assessment clinic was developed at Primary Children’s Medical Center in June 2004 to provide families access to the many pediatric subspecialists needed for the treatment of hearing loss. Each member of the team provides important insight to the cause and treatment of this problem. Drs. Steven Bleyl and John Carey are pediatric geneticists and counsel families on the rapidly developing role of genetic testing. A genetic cause is generally believed to account for about 50% of hearing loss. Cache Pitt is an audiologist who can conduct the myriad of hearing tests available or help child effectively use hearing aids when indicated. Dr. Albert Park is a pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT) who is involved in detection of middle ear fluid, the role of imaging and surgical treatment of hearing loss. Primary care physicians, ophthalmology (eye), early intervention, and social services participate in this clinic in a more informal manner but provide crucial input for patient management.
The team reviews the child’s medical history and works with the referring physician and/or audiologist to develop a treatment plan and find a cause of the hearing loss. Our hope is that this resource will help families find the best treatment for their child’s hearing loss, speed the evaluation process and establish research opportunities to improve hearing outcomes and care. Appointments can be made by calling the Primary Children’s ENT clinic number (801-662-1742).
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