Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants are generally considered for people with severe to profound hearing loss who no longer get enough benefit from hearing aids — those who can hear sound but struggle to understand speech even with well-fitted devices. Candidacy depends on your degree of loss, word-understanding scores, and overall health.

Determining candidacy involves specialized testing, and implantation itself is a surgical procedure performed by an ENT surgeon. Our role is to evaluate your hearing, discuss whether an implant may be appropriate, and coordinate the right next steps — then handle the programming and long-term care. Call (956) 630-7629 to start the conversation.

Programming, sometimes called "mapping," is how your sound processor is customized to you. After your implant is activated, an audiologist sets the levels for each electrode so sounds are audible but comfortable, and adjusts the settings to give you the clearest, most natural sound possible.

This isn't a one-time event. In the early weeks your brain is adapting to a new way of hearing, so several sessions are typical as we fine-tune the map and you gain experience. Over time, follow-ups keep your processor optimized. Our team provides this ongoing care right here in McAllen. Call (956) 630-7629 to learn more.

For many Rio Grande Valley residents, the answer has long been yes — cochlear implant programming often meant a long drive to a major metro center. Better Hearing Clinic changes that. Our lead audiologist brings 16 years of cochlear implant experience from Cochlear Americas directly to McAllen.

That means programming, fine-tuning, and ongoing support can happen close to home, with bilingual English and Spanish care. Whether you're newly activated or have had your implant for years, you can receive expert cochlear implant care without the travel. Call (956) 630-7629 to schedule.