Dr. Richard Gurgel - What the Research Says About Cochlear Implants

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Dr. Richard Gurgel is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah State, where he teaches neurotology. His clinical practice focuses on otology, performing a full range of surgeries and procedures. He performed a fellowship in neurotology at Stanford University and was a member of the Stanford Society of Physician Scholars. His specialties include acoustic neuromas, glomus tumors, and other skull base lesions.

In this episode…

While audiologists clearly witness the effects of hearing technology on their patients, there is still a pressing need for new research. Not only does it give better information for practitioners, but it helps dispel myths in the hearing community. One of the most active researchers in the audiology space is Dr. Richard Gurgel.

Working for the University of Utah as an Associate Professor and researcher, Dr. Gurgel has helped write dozens of academic publications. His research has led him to all aspects of hearing loss, lending him pertinent insights into what patients need. He is keen to share his findings with audiologists and anyone who wants to know more.

In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms invites Dr. Richard Gurgel, an Associate Professor at the University of Utah, to discuss his research and how it applies to hearing technology. They discuss cochlear implants and their long-term impact. They also touch on screenings, greater trends in hearing loss, and measuring the social consequences of hearing tech for patients.