Doctor in Central MA?

[lholl36233]

Hi,

Does anyone know of a good doctor who has done the surgery and baha implant at the same time?  I'm not having any luck at UMASS.

Thank you.

[JerseyGirl2]

I had my BAHA implant done at the same time as my translab procedure -- at House Ear in Los Angeles. This may be more the exception than the rule, as many, if not most, on this forum have had non-House surgeons who prefer to wait a period of time after the surgery -- maybe a few months or so? -- before doing the BAHA implant. I was delighted to be able to have "two surgeries in one," particularly since I live at a great distance from L.A.

But don't let that be a deal breaker. It's worth the wait, and if your doctor wants you wait a while, do what he says! People who've had the implant done later say that it's no big deal -- can be done under local or general anesthesia -- and is comparable to a dental procedure.

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)

[lholl36233]

Thank you Catherine.  I'd be willing to wait a few months as long as the doctor was willing to do the BAHA surgery.  My current doctor explained the BAHA to me as if it were a conventional hearing aid ,which I understand won't help me.  It is like they are thinking, you still have one good ear, that is good enough.  They can't put themselves in our shoes.

[ppearl214]

Don't know Central MA/Worcester.... only downtown Boston... at MGH/MEEI.

Phyl