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Dr. Jacob Hunter on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Jacob Hunter

Otolaryngologist

Dr. Jacob Hunter is Assistant Professor of Neurotology in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

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Ep 15 Adult Cochlear Implantation with Dr. Jacob Hunter
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About Dr. Jacob Hunter

Dr. Jacob Hunter, MD, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, the Division Chief of Otology and Neurotology, and Director of the Cochlear Implant Program at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is board-certified in Otolaryngology, with sub-specialty certification in Neurotology.

Dr. Hunter received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He then completed his residency at Albert Einstein College, followed by a fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, and Jefferson Washington Township Hospital.

His research focuses on hearing loss, cochlear implants, and vestibular schwannomas. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts and contributed to over 10 book chapters, having been invited to present his work at local, national, and international meetings and conferences. He is currently an Associate Editor, Otology and Neurotology for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, while serving on the editorial boards for Otology & Neurotology and Otolaryngology Case Reports.

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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Jacob Hunter

Episode #15

ENT

We speak with Dr. Jacob Hunter about Adult Cochlear Implantation, including patient workup and counseling, surgical tips and tricks, and post procedure followup.

Articles Featuring Dr. Jacob Hunter

Cochlear implant surgery can greatly improve the quality of life for adults facing hearing loss

Cochlear implant surgery can greatly improve the quality of life for adults facing hearing loss. Dr. Jacob Hunter provides his insights on the cochlear implant procedure. Additionally, he covers potential cochlear implant techniques, complications, & special considerations for elderly populations.

Cochlear implant device on top of an audiogram printout

Cochlear implant indications are typically bilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss with little to no benefit from appropriately fit hearing aids. It is important to perform a proper cochlear implant evaluation & screening for candidacy. Learn more about the cochlear implant journey.

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Adult Cochlear Implantation with Dr. Jacob Hunter on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
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Cochlear Implantation Procedure Prep

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