Hearing and Balance Center Services

• Diagnostic hearing testing for children and adults
• Hearing Aid Assessment and Dispensing for children and adults
• We participate in PACT and DARS
• Cochlear Implant Assessment and Programming
• Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) with and without sedation
• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE’s)
• Electrocochleography (ECOG)
• Posturography
• Electronystagmography (ENG)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Hearing and Balance Center?
Inside University Hospital; take the C elevators to the 3rd floor.  Turn right after exiting the elevator and we are on the left.  We can be reached at 210-358-4583.

How do I get my hearing tested?
Make an appointment with our receptionist.   A physician referral is not required unless your insurance requires it.

What causes hearing loss?
There are many factors that cause hearing loss.  They include: loud noise exposure, certain medications, bacterial meningitis and genetic factors to name a few.

What is a cochlear implant?
A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device that is used for children and adults who do not benefit from hearing aids.  More specific information can be obtained at www.cochlearamericas.com and www.bionicear.com.