Hearing Loss in Infants
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When a baby does not seem to react to sounds as expected for their age, it may be hearing loss: a decrease in hearing ability that should be identified early to support their development.
Warning signs: not startling at loud noises, not turning toward voices, or a delay in babbling and language may raise suspicion of a difficulty hearing.
Why act early? Hearing is key to speech development, so detecting it in time allows for timely support.
Who evaluates it? The audiologist performs the hearing tests, and the otolaryngologist and the pediatrician participate in the evaluation. If you have doubts about how your baby hears, discussing it with a specialist is the safest path.
Data on 628 doctors who treat hearing loss in infants
Which specialist treats hearing loss in infants?
Hearing loss in infants should be evaluated by an audiologist, the specialist in hearing, or by an otolaryngologist. A speech therapist can support language development if needed. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hearing loss in infants
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is hearing loss in infants?
When a baby does not seem to react to sounds as expected for their age, it may be hearing loss: a decrease in hearing ability that should be identified early to support their development.
Which doctor treats hearing loss in infants?
Hearing loss in infants should be evaluated by an audiologist, the specialist in hearing, or by an otolaryngologist. A speech therapist can support language development if needed. Find these specialists.