Dr. Mondy Hammad
ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
Specializing in cochlear implant surgery, complex otologic procedures, and auditory rehabilitation. Working within Tarabichi Mondy Cochlear Implant Center's multidisciplinary medical framework to deliver structured hearing care from clinical candidacy to long-term surgical follow-up.
Surgical & Clinical Focus
Surgical Fellowship Trained
Otology & Hearing Restoration
Every surgical candidate undergoes coordinated radiological, medical, and audiological evaluation prior to scheduling procedures.
Cochlear Implant Candidacy Criteria
A cochlear implant bypasses damaged sensory hair cells in the cochlea to stimulate the auditory nerve directly. Learn when to consider an ENT surgical and audiological consultation at Tarabichi Mondy Cochlear Implant Center in Abu Dhabi.
When Should You Consult an Implant Specialist?
If acoustic amplification no longer provides clear speech understanding, an implant candidacy evaluation is recommended.
Words remain muffled or unclear even with powerful, correctly fitted modern hearing aids.
Difficulty following everyday conversations at family gatherings, meetings, or public spaces in Abu Dhabi.
Inability to understand speech over the telephone or when the speaker's face is turned away.
Gradual decline over years or sudden unexplained sensorineural hearing loss in one or both ears.
Who Qualifies for a Cochlear Implant?
Candidacy protocols differ between adults and young children. Every recommendation requires full clinical and radiological assessment.
Clinical Criteria for Adult Patients (18+ Years)
Adult candidates typically have post-lingual hearing loss or progressive bilateral deafness where hearing aids provide insufficient clarity for telephone and conversation.
- Moderate-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears (or single-sided deafness under specific protocols).
- Sentence recognition scores of 50% or less in the ear to be implanted (60% or less in the contralateral ear or binaurally).
- Limited functional benefit from well-fitted conventional hearing aids over a documented trial period.
- Absence of medical contraindications to ear surgery, evaluated via high-resolution CT and MRI imaging.
- Realistic expectations and active commitment to post-activation audiological programming and auditory rehabilitation.
Multidisciplinary Review
Abu Dhabi Medical Standards
Suitability requires documented audiometry, sentence recognition in noise, high-resolution temporal bone CT, and inner ear MRI before surgical planning.
The Comprehensive Candidacy Assessment Pathway
At Tarabichi Mondy Cochlear Implant Center, candidacies are determined through a rigorous multidisciplinary protocol ensuring precise diagnosis, surgical safety, and tailored rehabilitation.
Diagnostic Audiology
Comprehensive pure-tone audiometry, speech perception testing in quiet & noise, and aided verification.
Ms. Nesreen Al Otaibi
Senior Audiologist
ENT Surgical Evaluation
Otologic examination, temporal bone high-resolution CT and inner ear MRI review by our implant surgeons.
Dr. Mondy Hammad & Team
ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
Speech & Language Baseline
Pre-implant assessment of expressive/receptive language skills and auditory rehabilitation readiness.
Mrs. Reema
Senior Speech Therapist
Multidisciplinary Review
Case discussion by surgeons, audiologists, and therapists to establish tailored candidacy recommendations.
Tarabichi Mondy Clinical Board
Consensus Assessment
Schedule a Cochlear Implant Candidacy Assessment
Speak with our ENT surgeons and senior audiologists to review your audiogram and determine the most appropriate hearing solution.
The Cochlear Implant Patient Journey
Our multidisciplinary team guides candidates and their families through a verified, supportive clinical pathway in Abu Dhabi—from comprehensive candidacy assessment to lifelong auditory follow-up.
A thorough audiological battery including pure-tone audiometry, speech perception testing in quiet and noise, and hearing aid trial verification to assess candidacy.
Clinical Milestones
Primary Clinical Lead
Ms. Nesreen Al Otaibi
Senior Audiologist & Cochlear Implant Specialist
Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation
A thorough audiological battery including pure-tone audiometry, speech perception testing in quiet and noise, and hearing aid trial verification to assess candidacy.
Medical Consultation & Imaging
High-resolution CT and MRI imaging to assess cochlear anatomy and neural pathways, paired with an ENT surgical evaluation and anaesthesia pre-clearance.
Minimally Invasive Implantation
A delicate, routine microsurgical procedure performed under general anaesthesia to position the internal implant and electrode array, followed by immediate intraoperative telemetry.
Device Turn-On & First Fitting
Following healing, the external sound processor is connected. Initial electrical thresholds (C and T levels) are programmed to introduce natural sound gently.
Auditory & Linguistic Training
Individualized auditory-verbal rehabilitation to train the brain to interpret new acoustic signals and accelerate speech recognition in everyday listening environments.
Long-Term Monitoring & Optimization
Scheduled annual re-mappings, equipment updates, device diagnostics, and continuous support to ensure lasting auditory progress throughout all stages of life.
Important Clinical Suitability Notice
Cochlear implant suitability requires comprehensive medical, audiological, and radiological assessment. Results vary according to individual anatomical and auditory profiles. Consult our Abu Dhabi medical team for a personalized clinical evaluation.
Start Your Cochlear Implant Consultation
Our ENT surgeons, audiologists, and speech therapists in Abu Dhabi are here to assist you through every stage of assessment, surgical planning, and post-implant rehabilitation.
Multidisciplinary Care
Coordinated audiological, surgical, and rehabilitation evaluation.
Timely Appointments
Structured booking for adult and pediatric evaluations in Abu Dhabi.
Direct Coordinator Support
Guidance on candidacy assessments, insurance, and medical records.