Sunday 24 / November / 2024
Muscat: Aster Royal Hospital Al Ghubra recently launched its Cochlear Implant program to provide state-of-the-art treatment for hearing loss due to weak nerves. Aster Royal Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services that cater to individuals with hearing loss. It includes surgical treatment as well as personalized rehabilitation, emotional support, educational assistance, community engagement, ongoing care and maintenance.
The Cochlear Implant program at Aster Royal Hospital is backed by a panel of highly qualified medical professionals, including experienced consultant surgeon with years of experience in Cochlear Implantation surgery. The team includes ENT specialists Dr.Vidya Bhargavan and Dr. Yasmeen Khan. The team is supported by a group of audiologists, speech therapist, anaesthetists, radiologist nursing staff, and an excellent administrative setup. The high quality of state-of-the-art equipment available for ear surgeries at Aster Royal Hospital makes this program a leading-edge service in the region.
The program provides a comprehensive assessment to identify hearing loss severity, assess candidacy for cochlear implants, and understand the social challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss. The surgical expertise of the program includes implantation procedures by skilled surgeons who ensure safety and precision during surgery and address social concerns related to surgery.
The personalized rehabilitation services of the program include auditory training and therapy sessions, speech and language development support, and strategies for coping with social situations. Emotional support services, including counselling for individuals and families, address the emotional impact of hearing loss and build self-confidence and resilience.
The ongoing care and maintenance services of the program include a wide network of centres across Oman, regular follow-up appointments, device maintenance, troubleshooting, and providing continuous social support. The continued support services of the program include upgrades and advancements in technology, addressing evolving social challenges, and ensuring long-term success and well-being.
Aster Royal Hospital team proudly states, "We are excited to offer the Cochlear Implant program to our patients in Oman, which has the potential to transform the lives of individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. Our team's expertise in ear surgeries and our state-of-the-art facilities enable us to deliver world-class care in private set up which was available only in selected government hospitals and abroad."
The Otology program at Aster Royal Hospital has already helped several patients with ear diseases including a young boy who recently underwent Cochlear Implant surgery, marking a new milestone in the hospital's efforts towards restoring hearing for the patients in Oman in line with the National Ear Care Program. The success of the surgery highlights the hospital's clinical strength and its commitment to providing the best possible care to its patients.
"With the launch of the Cochlear Implant program, individuals seeking this service can now access this treatment at Aster Royal Hospital. We hope that this program will help many more individuals overcome the challenges of hearing loss and live a productive life," said Dr. Vidya Bhargavan, Specialist - ENT at Aster Royal Hospital. For more information and appointments please visit the Aster Royal Hospital website www.aster.om
