Cochlear Implant & ENT Center • Abu Dhabi

Comprehensive Cochlear Implant Care in Abu Dhabi

Personalized cochlear implant care bringing together expert assessment, surgery, activation, programming, rehabilitation and long-term support under one multidisciplinary team.

Integrated Healthcare Model

Complete Cochlear Implant Care Under One Team

Cochlear implantation is a collaborative clinical pathway. At Tarabichi Mondy Cochlear Implant Center in Abu Dhabi, our otologists, senior audiologists, speech pathologists, and specialized coordinators work seamlessly together at every phase—ensuring precision, safety, and lifelong auditory rehabilitation.

Standardized Clinical Protocol

  • Comprehensive Candidacy Assessment
  • Synchronized Intraoperative Monitoring
  • Auditory-Verbal Family Training
  • Lifelong Device & Mapping Support

ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgery

Surgical Care

Dr. Mondy Hammad & Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi

Expert surgical evaluation, minimally invasive implantation, and surgical follow-up adhering to international safety standards.

Audiological Programming

Audiology

Ms. Nesreen Al Otaibi

Specialized diagnostic candidacy mapping, neural response telemetry, and ongoing precision sound processor programming.

Speech & Language Therapy

Rehabilitation

Mrs. Reema

Structured auditory-verbal therapy and personalized rehabilitation for children and adults adapting to acoustic sound.

Dedicated Nursing & Coordination

Patient Navigation

Miss Shouq & Mrs. Anzi

Continuous patient guidance, scheduling clarity, pre-op navigation, and clinical transcription support.

Long-Term Audiological Follow-up

Continuity

Integrated Care Team

Lifetime processor maintenance, annual threshold recalibration, and family counseling for sustained auditory wellness.

Clinical Services

Our Cochlear Implant Services

Coordinated cochlear implant and advanced otolaryngology care in Abu Dhabi, uniting medical surgeons, senior audiologists, and specialized therapists into one continuous clinical pathway.

Assessment & Candidacy
Cochlear Implant Assessment
Comprehensive hearing evaluation and candidacy assessment to determine whether cochlear implantation may be appropriate based on individual hearing needs.
Surgical Pathway
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Surgical evaluation and cochlear implantation performed as part of a coordinated treatment pathway.
Activation & Mapping
Implant Activation & Programming
Following recovery, the implant is activated and carefully programmed by the audiology team according to the patient's hearing responses and progress.
Auditory Rehabilitation
Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation
Auditory and speech rehabilitation supports patients in developing listening and communication skills following implantation.
Long-Term Management
Long-Term Follow-Up
Ongoing audiological assessment, programming, troubleshooting and rehabilitation support continued hearing development and device management.

Individual Clinical Pathway Planning

Cochlear implant suitability and surgical evaluation require comprehensive audiological diagnostic verification. Schedule an appointment at our Abu Dhabi center to consult our multidisciplinary specialists.

Schedule Specialist Consultation
Clinical Care Roadmap

Your Cochlear Implant Journey

From initial audiological assessment through microscopic surgery, device activation, and lifelong rehabilitation, Tarabichi Mondy Cochlear Implant Center provides coordinated multidisciplinary care in Abu Dhabi.

Our specialist clinical team guides patients and families through each milestone with structured evidence-based protocols and dedicated ongoing support.

Clinical LeadMs. Nesreen Al Otaibi (Senior Audiologist & Cochlear Specialist)

Overview

Comprehensive diagnostic electrophysiological and behavioral auditory evaluations to identify auditory thresholds, speech recognition performance, and physiological inner ear status.

Key Clinical Milestones

Pure Tone & High-Frequency Audiometry
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR & ASSR)
Acoustic Immittance & Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
Aided vs. Unaided Speech Discrimination Testing

Diagnostic Criteria

  • Verification of bilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural loss
  • Assessment of hearing aid trial efficacy and functional limitations
  • Pediatric/adult behavioral audiometry correlation
Patient Experience:Non-invasive diagnostic sessions conducted in our sound-attenuated clinical suites in Abu Dhabi.

Personalized Audiological Assessment

Begin Your Cochlear Implant Evaluation in Abu Dhabi

Suitability for cochlear implantation is established through rigorous audiological and medical evaluation.

Our multidisciplinary specialists guide you through each stage with clinical precision and dedicated personal support.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL FACULTY

Meet Our Multidisciplinary Cochlear Implant Team

Successful cochlear implant care relies on a dedicated multidisciplinary team working in close unison throughout the patient's entire journey—from comprehensive candidacy assessments and surgical precision to custom processor mapping, speech therapy, and personalized coordination.

Dr. Mondy Hammad - ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
Advanced Otology & Micro-Surgery

Dr. Mondy Hammad

ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon

Specializing in surgical cochlear implantation, middle ear reconstruction, and complex pediatric and adult otolaryngology.

Cochlear Implant Surgical Lead, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi - ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
Endoscopic Ear Surgery & Implants

Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi

ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon

Pioneering endoscopic otologic procedures and precision cochlear electrode placement for hearing preservation.

Surgical Advisory & Microsurgery Lead
Ms. Nesreen Al Otaibi - Senior Audiologist & Cochlear Implant Specialist
Cochlear Programming & Candidacy

Ms. Nesreen Al Otaibi

Senior Audiologist & Cochlear Implant Specialist

Comprehensive audiological candidate assessments, intraoperative monitoring, mapping, and long-term device programming.

Senior Audiology Clinical Director
Mrs. Reema - Senior Speech Therapist
Auditory-Verbal & Speech Rehabilitation

Mrs. Reema

Senior Speech Therapist

Post-activation auditory training, developmental verbal communication, and bespoke pediatric/adult rehabilitative therapy.

Speech-Language & Rehabilitation Lead
Care Coordination & Intake

Miss Shouq

Patient Coordinator

Guiding patients and families through initial consultations, pathway scheduling, and comprehensive appointment coordination.

Patient Services & Intake Administration
Surgical & Clinical Nursing Care

Mrs. Anzi

Clinical Nurse

Delivering patient pre-operative preparation, direct surgical nursing support, wound inspection, and compassionate post-op care.

Surgical & Clinical Nursing Unit
Clinical Documentation & Records

Mr. Santhosh

Medical Transcriptionist

Ensuring meticulous clinical record integrity, multidisciplinary case reporting, and timely surgical transcriptions.

Medical Records & Clinical Documentation

Coordinated Clinical Pathway

From pre-surgical candidacy evaluations to intraoperative telemetry and lifetime sound processor adjustments.

Multidisciplinary Review

Surgeons, audiologists, speech therapists, and care teams collaborate on every case to optimize hearing outcomes.

Dedicated Abu Dhabi Center

Fully equipped sound-treated diagnostic suites, modern surgical theaters, and specialized therapy rooms.

Looking for a specific consultant or specialist?

Review our complete directory of surgeons, audiologists, therapists, and care coordinators in Abu Dhabi.

Candidacy Criteria

Who May Benefit From a Cochlear Implant?

Cochlear implants may be considered for suitable children or adults with significant hearing loss who receive limited functional benefit from appropriately fitted, high-performance acoustic hearing aids.

Audiometric Profile
Severe to Profound Hearing Loss
Sensorineural hearing loss in one or both ears where conventional amplification cannot sufficiently stimulate auditory pathways.
Speech Clarity
Limited Speech Discrimination
Difficulty understanding spoken words and sentences during standard speech audiometry testing, even with powerful hearing aids.
Device Performance
Inadequate Hearing Aid Benefit
Persistent strain and inability to engage in normal everyday conversations despite optimally fitted, modern hearing technology.
Pediatric Care
Speech & Language Milestones in Children
Young children showing delayed speech acquisition or language plateauing due to congenital or early-onset auditory impairment.
Clinical Course
Progressive Auditory Decline
Gradual or sudden deterioration in hearing thresholds that previously responded to conventional acoustic amplification.
Daily Function
Significant Communication Barrier
Substantial interference with professional work, educational progress, social interaction, and overall quality of life.
Comprehensive Clinical Assessment RequiredMedical Protocol

Cochlear implant suitability is determined exclusively through thorough multidisciplinary medical, audiological, radiological, and speech-language evaluation. Clinical candidacy varies by individual patient profile and carries no guarantee of eligibility or surgical outcome.

Diagnostic Audiometry
ENT Surgical Consultation
Speech & Language Evaluation
Integrated Patient Care

Why Multidisciplinary Care Matters

Cochlear implant outcomes depend on more than the operation itself. Coordinated surgical care, hearing assessment, implant programming and rehabilitation allow patients and families to receive consistent support from initial assessment through long-term follow-up.

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Assessment

Audiological, radiological & candidacy evaluation

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Surgery

Consultant-led otological microsurgery

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Audiology

Device activation, mapping & telemetry

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Rehabilitation

Auditory-verbal therapy & speech progress

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Long-Term Care

Continuous programming & device support

Explore our comprehensive patient journey or speak directly with our clinical coordinators.

Clinical Guidance & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, evidence-based answers regarding candidacy, surgical expectations, device activation, and multidisciplinary auditory rehabilitation.

A hearing aid amplifies acoustic sounds for damaged sensory hair cells, whereas a cochlear implant bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear (cochlea) entirely. The implant converts sound into precise electrical signals sent directly to the auditory nerve, enabling speech understanding for individuals with moderate-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss.

Have specific clinical or candidacy questions?

Speak directly with our clinical audiology and cochlear implant coordination team in Abu Dhabi.

Cochlear Implant Center • Abu Dhabi

Start Your Cochlear Implant Journey

If you or a family member is experiencing significant hearing loss, a comprehensive cochlear implant assessment can help determine the available hearing rehabilitation options. Our multidisciplinary team in Abu Dhabi provides coordinated support from initial evaluation through surgery, activation, programming and rehabilitation.

Comprehensive audiological & surgical candidacy evaluation
Dedicated pediatric and adult multidisciplinary care team
Coordinated support from initial evaluation to lifelong rehabilitation
Tarabichi Mondy Cochlear Implant Center, Abu Dhabi
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sat: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM GST
DOH Licensed Clinical Practice

* Medical Notice: Cochlear implant candidacy, surgical suitability, and outcomes require comprehensive multidisciplinary medical and audiological assessment. Information provided is for clinical guidance and does not replace in-person examination.