Hearing Loss
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Hearing loss is the total or partial decrease in the ability to hear, which can affect one or both ears and present in a mild or more pronounced form.
Which specialist assesses it? The otolaryngologist and the audiologist are the main references; in children, the pediatrician and the pediatric otolaryngologist also take part.
Common manifestations: difficulty following conversations, needing to turn up the volume, a feeling of a plugged ear, or ringing.
Common causes: it may be due to earwax buildup, infections, exposure to loud noise, the passing of years, or factors present from birth. When hearing loss does not improve or interferes with your daily life, it is advisable to have a professional examine your hearing.
Data on 1,292 doctors who treat hearing loss
Which specialist treats hearing loss?
Hearing loss should be evaluated by an ear, nose, and throat specialist or an audiology specialist; a general practitioner can provide an initial assessment. See a doctor if you notice a decrease in your hearing ability.
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Doctors specialized in hearing loss
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Frequently asked questions
What is hearing loss?
Hearing loss is the total or partial decrease in the ability to hear, which can affect one or both ears and present in a mild or more pronounced form.
Which doctor treats hearing loss?
Hearing loss should be evaluated by an ear, nose, and throat specialist or an audiology specialist; a general practitioner can provide an initial assessment. See a doctor if you notice a decrease in your hearing ability.