Our Care

Children with ear differences can face a wide range of challenges depending on their condition. Our multispecialty team meets often to review next steps and develop treatment approaches that address all of a child’s needs. 

Your child’s plan may include the following:

• Plastic surgery to treat ear differences using advanced surgical techniques 
• Ear, nose, and throat or “ENT” (otolaryngology) to diagnose middle ear problems and provide reconstruction and hearing restoration surgeries (including cochlear implants)
• Audiology to measure and treat hearing loss
• Genetic testing and counseling to look for a genetic (inherited) cause of an ear difference and help you understand how your family may be affected
• Ophthalmology to treat eye disorders that may also occur in children with ear differences 
• Optometry to make glasses your child can wear while they’re waiting for ear reconstruction
• Psychology to help your child if they experience emotional problems
• 3D photography to help plan and track your child’s progress during treatment 
• Speech and language therapy to evaluate and treat speech problems (English and Spanish)
• Support services such as social work, interpreter services and school resources
• Child Life program offers kid-friendly activities to reduce fears and help your child prepare for surgery