When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough

We guide families through pediatric cochlear implant evaluations, programming, and follow-up care in partnership with top CI centers across the Carolinas.

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Cochlear Implants for Greater Charlotte

For those individuals with certain severities of hearing loss, traditional hearing aids may not be enough to achieve their best hearing potential. When this occurs, a cochlear implant may be recommended. At Lakeside Audiology, we have the knowledge and expertise to provide evaluation for cochlear implant candidacy and connect our patients to top CI surgeons from highly rated Medical Centers across the Carolinas.

Partnering with Leading Cochlear Implant Centers

Lakeside Audiology has been established as a Collaborative Programming Clinic for several major Cochlear Implant Centers in the Southeast region. Through these partnerships, we have established an excellent alternative for those desiring high-level CI follow-up care, that is connected to their implanting surgeon, but located closer to home.

Th Greenville Cochlear Implant program emerged as an excellent option for those in the Midlands and Upstate region. Together with their Otolaryngologists, Drs. Nathan Alexander and Andrew Rampey, Physician Assistant, Kelly Hughes, and Audiologists, Drs. Susan Valenti and Courtney Russo, we are able to smoothly transition those patients who are no longer able to benefit from traditional hearing aid technology into cochlear implant technology.

What is a Cochlear Implant?

A cochlear implant consists of two parts, an internal and external component.

Hearing Evaluation

Get a clear picture of your hearing with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation—available right here at our Fort Mill clinic.

Hearing Aids

We fit the latest rechargeable and Bluetooth-enabled digital hearing aids—designed for everyday comfort and convenience.

Tinnitus Relief

Find relief with treatment options backed by research and experience—delivered by Fort Mill’s leading tinnitus care center.

Cochlear Implant Candidacy & Programming

If hearing aids aren’t enough, we offer expert cochlear implant evaluations and programming—right here in your own backyard.

Pediatric Audiology

We make hearing care easy and stress-free for both you and your child—with child-focused hearing tests available near Charlotte.

Newborn Evaluation

Early screening leads to early support—and our team ensures your baby receives the highest level of care with accurate, efficient newborn hearing screenings.

The Internal Component

The internal component is a small electrode that is implanted into the cochlea of the inner ear. Through this electrode, the auditory nerve can be stimulated directly, allowing access to sound that wasn’t previously possible.

The External Component

The external component is called the speech processor. The processor is responsible for picking up sound through the microphone and transmitting that sound to the internal device.

Programming and Support Services

Lakeside Audiology offers programming and support services for all three major Cochlear Implant manufacturers:

Advanced Bionics

Cochlear Americas

MED-EL

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Do You Think You or a Loved One are no Longer Benefiting From Hearing Aids?

A cochlear implant evaluation may be your next best step. To schedule an appointment with one of our Doctors of Audiology or to learn more, contact us at (803) 620-8250 or fill out the contact form.

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