I'm really upset that my daughter failed her hearing screen at school and was wondering if you have any suggestions on who to take her to for another screen. Should I go to an ENT or just call her pedi? Any suggestions?
You should take him to an ENT the pedi. will tell you that any way. I recommend Dr. Mehendale in Frisco. He is great.
I think his web site is www.entfrisco.com
AprilJ
DEFINITELY go to an ENT!! I cannot stress how important that is!! My soon to be 13 year old is hearing impaired due to repeated ear infections that were treated by her pediatrician. I would recommend Dr. Robert Owens. He's down at Baylor at Gaston Avenue, but he is the BEST doctor! He took over my daughter's case after her original ENT passed away and he's very good.
M.
Callier Center in Richardson could help you. It is connected to UTD and they have a booth available to test your daughter's hearing thoroughly. An ENT would just check to see if there is a physical reason such as ear wax. I have two daughters that have worn hearing aids since they were 4 so I have been down this road.
Good Luck!
have a great ETt with an Audiologist at Medical City if you want the info. Worth the Drive.
Greg Rohn, MD is a fabulous ENT at Plano Presbyterian. He also has an audiologist on staff.
R. Elkin, MOT, OTR/L, CKT
The Callier Center down by Southwestern might be a good resource for you in locating specialists in your area. My SIL is an audiologist that worked through there while working on her PhD and my daughter has been in a study there for 5 years and gets regular hearing screenings, etc.
My daughter and I love her ENT - Dr. Evan Bates. I think you will need to see and ENT - your pedi can refer you to one.
6300 W Parker Rd Ste 326
Southwest Ear Nose/throat Assoc
Plano, TX 75093-8104
Dr. Bates practices Otolaryngology in Dallas and Plano, Texas. Dr. Evan Bates graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine with an MD and has been in the profession for 22 years.
Dr. Amy Coffey is an excellent doctor. She is a pediatric ENT. She is at Plano Presby currently, but will be moving very soon to the new Children's at Legacy and Preston, I believe. If you want her phone number email me and I will give it to you. She is EXCELLENT!!!
M.,
My children have all been to see Dr. Deskin.
He is wonderful!!! with children and everyone in his office is great!
His number is ###-###-####.
H.
Definitely take her to an ENT doctor. YOu want to find out the reason that she failed the hearing test. It could just be fluid on the middle ear and that can be treated. I can't remember the name of the ENT doctor that I used with my children. They're both in college now and it's been too long ago. I'd definitely start with an ENT and go on from his referrals if necessary. My background is speech therapy, but I haven't worked in the field for 18 years now.
If it is fluid on the ear, I'd try some natural supportive supplements like I did with my kids after you get it cleared up. Good Luck and don't hesitate to e-mail me if you need more info.
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My son (myself and other members of my family) see Dr. Gretchen Champion. She is an ENT, but she does work with the Hearing Center of Allen as well regarding hearing problems in patients.
HTH! GL!
I second the Callier Center. But you don't have to go downtown - They are on the UTD Campus in Richardson. Very easy to get to from George Bush. My son did a hear test there when he was 2. (He passed) But I know they do more than just test - if needed. They have a website too. Good Luck!
Dear M.,
My daughter failed a hearing test at school a few years ago. We started with the pedi. She repeated the test, then referred us to an audiologist. Your pedi will know which direction to go, if you need more testing, so that's the best place to start.
Good Luck.
L., Mom of a 12-year-old.
Go to a ENT they are much better equipped for this type of thing. My niece lived with me and had the same thing and she needed to sit closer to the front of the class but eventually needed hearing aids. I also have a background in deafness. You will get a better idea of what to do for your daughter by going to the ENT. They will do another hearing test and will continually watch her hearing through the years to make sure she's not losing more.
Good Luck!
C.
Hi M.,
I am hearing-impaired (profoundly deaf) myself, since birth so I might be able to help you. I think first you should call your pedi to see what he or she might refer you to go to. I would think the pedi could refer you someone they know in their office area or someplace in Mckinney/Plano that you prefer.
I have 3 children (7, 4, and 23 months) myself (they are all hearing, but both my husband and I are deaf). My mom was first concerned about my first born when he was not talking enough around 18 months old. So for my mom's peace of mind, I went ahead and had him go through a hearing test just right before he turned 2 years old. It was done at Dallas Otolaryngology Associates, and their phone number is ###-###-####. It is located on the first floor, building A, of Medical City Dallas hospital. They can do an in-depth hearing test for you. They have lots of information on various degree of deafness, and on what degree of hearing loss your daughter might have. She may have very little hearing loss, and may need very little help. You might not want to go that far, but just wanted to pass that information to you anyway. Let me know if I can help you in any way.
L.
The same thing happened to my daughter. Our pediatrician recommended Dr. Gretchen Champion, and to specify that you need an audiologist when you come to the office. They were wonderful, excellent, and right here in Allen.
I'd call pedi for referral to an ent...if you need a good one...Dr. Neelesh Mehendaleh is wonderful and I love their audiologists as well. Google him and he has a very informative website. I think the name of his practice is ENT of Frisco. Good luck!
chiming in -
I can also recommend the Callier Center in Richardson from personal experience. As well as Dr. Amy Coffey.
She is far and away the best ENT in DFW. and I have been to SEVERAL in the area! And she has an audiologist in her office.
Four stars for both!
