Department of Audiology
If your child has suspected or confirmed hearing loss, you can trust the Department of Audiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to provide comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative hearing services. Our team of specialists ensures the best care for your child and provides you with the resources needed to make informed decisions.
In Audiology, which is part of the Center for Childhood Communication, we practice family-centered care, explaining hearing evaluation procedures and amplification options so you can decide the best path forward for your child. We also help with financial assistance, language stimulation and educational programs.
An important part of our care is family wellness, which includes hearing and behavior evaluations, individual and family counseling, and living well with hearing loss information, resources and referrals.
How we serve you
The type and severity of your child's hearing loss determines how we can best help. Your family's needs may change over time, and we will adjust our care to match.
Conditions we treat
In addition to caring for children with hearing loss, we work with children who have balance and vestibular disorders, and those with tinnitus (ringing or buzzing sounds).
Why choose us
What sets our Department of Audiology apart is care that goes beyond evaluations and hearing aid fittings. We offer exceptional ongoing and follow-up care for your whole family so your child can reach their full potential.
Meet your team
Each of our audiologists holds a Master or a Doctor of Audiology degree. Our staff provides medical care, emotional counseling and more. Our educator and social worker ensure your family gets the support you need.
Our locations
Our services are available in the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care at our Main Hospital in Philadelphia and eight CHOP Specialty Care Centers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Department of Audiology resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions about hearing loss and assistive devices so you can feel confident in the care you are providing your child.
Resources for professionals
Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
Patient stories
Events
CCC Family Workshop – First Steps: Asking Questions, Making Connections – February
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025
Parents/caregivers of children newly diagnosed with hearing loss are invited to attend this virtual workshop, led by experts from the Center for Childhood Communication (CCC) at CHOP.
Preparing for your appointment
It's helpful if you come to your appointment with all of your child's prior test results. We will ask questions about your child's medical history and listen to your concerns.