- Pediatric CareThe Hearing Center at Dallas Ear Institute provides comprehensive pediatric services for children with hearing loss. Our audiologists have extensive experience testing and fitting hearing aids in children of all ages and developmental levels. The Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Dallas Ear Institute is one of the largest and most experienced in the country. Our office setting is intended to be child-friendly, making the office visit as pleasant as possible for both the child and parents.
- Primary CareAt Dallas Ear Institute, our team of otoneurologists and audiologists work to diagnose, treat, and manage balance disorders related to the vestibular and central systems. However, not all dizziness symptoms and balance disorders are ear related. This is why we strongly suggest you review your balance and dizziness symptoms with your primary care physician or family doctor prior to scheduling an appointment with an ear specialist. Typically your primary physician will be able to diagnose and treat common balance disorders or refer you to the appropriate specialist if needed.
- Ear InfectionsTemporary blockage – Hearing loss that occurs as the result of blockage from earwax or other fluids and ear infections. This type of hearing loss is common for people with allergies or swimmer’s ear.
- Emergency CareFrom Mackenzie’s mother: Mackenzie was born December 2019. She was a happy, healthy, hearing baby. Everything changed on March 17, 2020, when I rushed her to the emergency room with a high fever. Twenty-four hours later, she was being admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with bacterial meningitis. After a very long two-week battle, it was almost time for her to go home. But not before one final test was given-a hearing screening. A lasting effect of bacterial meningitis can be hearing loss. She failed. Three times. We went home overjoyed she was home and healthy, but with many unanswered questions. It was time for us to seek out a specialist. Amidst an emerging global pandemic, that was no easy task, but we were lucky enough to meet Dr. Peters. Even with his office closed and Dallas in lockdown, he didn’t hesitate to get Mackenzie seen right away. Her tests confirmed she had bilateral profound hearing loss. Dr. Peters told us if we wanted to move forward with cochlear implants, we needed to move quickly. We were all ready to fast track her journey to cochlear implants, but insurance was not. Bilateral surgery is not an FDA approved procedure for a baby so young. Spender and I knew we would never be able to afford surgery out of pocket. We also knew we didn’t have the luxury of time to try and battle the insurance company. Heartbroken and lost, Dr. Peters assured us Mackenzie would have her surgery. That’s when we were introduced to Jennifer Clark at the Dallas Hearing Foundation. They walked us through every step of the way.
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- MRIA family friend sent us an email about a Dallas Hearing Foundation event, hosted by Dr. Robert Peters. On a whim, we went to the event, and were fortunate enough to meet and talk with Dr. Peters. We told him that we had a deaf son, and that we were interested in cochlear implants, but we were getting the run around and tired of waiting. Dr. Peters answered our questions and instructed us to make an appointment with him at the Dallas Ear Institute the following week. After that appointment, Dr. Peters and his staff immediately started the process of our cochlear implant journey. He and his team were able to escalate and expedite the process. What took previous doctors and facilities months to perform the pre-surgery steps (ABR, hearing aids, MRI, etc.), the Dallas Ear Institute accomplished in an extremely short amount of time. Dr. Peters operated on Kemper when he was 9 months old. Kemper’s cochlear implants were activated, and he heard his first sounds, at 10 months old.
- Ear SurgeryBy 2008 Dr. Dansby was beginning to look toward retirement after a long and successful career. The decision was made to search for another neurotology trained physician to focus the practice on specialized ear surgery and treatment. Dr. Yoav Hahn joined the practice after completing his training at the prestigious Michigan Ear Institute. The practice name was changed to the Dallas Ear Institute. Dr. Hahn brought with him the most advanced techniques in ear and skull base surgery and rapidly developed an outstanding reputation for his surgical expertise and caring for his patients.
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- OtolaryngologyDr. Mabry was a highly skilled surgeon and built a thriving ENT medical practice. But he also garnered great respect for his involvement in charitable service to patients, schools, churches, and other Christian ministries. In 1979, Dr. Dan Dansby was brought into the practice after completion of his ENT medical training at UT Southwestern, forming Dallas Otolaryngology Associates. Dr. Dansby continued and even fostered the practice’s reputation and involvement in charitable medical service and Christian ministry.
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- LesionsThe Dallas Ear Institute provides comprehensive services for patients undergoing surgery for tumors and other lesions of the base of skull and ear area. These disorders, such as acoustic neuromas, glomus jugulare tumors, vascular loop abnormalities, facial nerve neuromas, and petrous apex abnormalities, are best managed by a surgical team with neurotologic training and highly experienced in treatment of these unique conditions.
- Physical TherapyOver the years, we have encouraged them to try various activities ranging from T-ball to soccer to softball and more. Aliza was a competitive wakeboarder. Both Aliza and Bruce are quad (4- wheeler) racers. Aliza is currently in her senior year of college with the goal of getting her doctorate in Physical Therapy. Bruce is a junior in high school and loves to push his mom’s buttons by using the bluetooth feature on his device to listen to music. Aliza and Bruce volunteer at the Family Services Center with their grandma and are employed at jobs that require interacting with the general public. There are endless opportunities out there for them and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.
- Occupational TherapyDean was born in July of 2005 and was diagnosed as profoundly deaf at 12 months old. He received his first Cochlear Implant two months before his second birthday then the other at 3 1/2 years old. Right after his first implant he began auditory verbal therapy and occupational therapy. We went to both therapists weekly along with speech and deaf ed services through our local school. Honestly, those early years were tough. Because of his late diagnosis, it was hard to imagine him ever catching up. We worked hard though because we always wanted more for him. We didn’t want him to be limited in life. The years have literally flown by and he is now less than six months away from being 17 years old. Dean has been working two jobs in the public since he was 14. He began as a dishwasher and now he prepares food as well as training other employees. Gaming online with his friends is on the top of the list for hobbies along with drawing, crafting, and listening to music. He also has a true love for conversation, he never stops talking even in his sleep. Dean is a sophomore in a mainstream public school. After graduation he plans to attend a local university and major in graphic design and illustration.