The Lyric

Posted in Hearing on January 15, 2010

Recently Dr. Nilesh Shah introduced the BAHA device to help those of you with single sided deafness as well as conductive hearing losses.

Today I introduce another exciting new addition to our services. The Lyric.

It is a completely hidden, deep fitting amplification option which is worn 24 hours a day for up to 120 days. The benefits are not just cosmetic (with nothing seen from any angle); many will find a more natural sound with this system since the microphone is placed

Melanoma Screening Saves Lives

Posted in Dermatology on January 8, 2010

Melanoma is by far the deadliest from of skin cancer, it causes more than 75% of all skin cancer deaths. The disease is currently the sixth most common cancer in the US and the number one cancer in young adults aged 25-29.

Early detection of melanoma can significantly reduce both the morbidity (problems associated with the disease) and the mortality (death from the disease). The risk of dying form the disease, is in fact, directly related to the depth of the cancer, which is

BAHA

Posted in Hearing on January 8, 2010

We are pleased to announce that we now offer the BAHA procedure for the treatment of hearing loss. The BAHA is a hearing system that in select individuals can improve hearing to near-normal levels. The BAHA utilizes an osseointegrated implant to transmit sound directly to the inner ear and bypass the middle ear. Many patients who do not do well with traditional hearing aids have found success using the BAHA. Depending on the type of hearing loss present, a patient may an