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Dr. Ronald J. Vilela, MD, FACS is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Houston, TX specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear nose and throat) and general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Ronald J. Vilela, MD, FACS is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's and Texas Children's Hospital West Campus.
Cochlear Implant Surgery
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that helps people with severe hearing loss. Although it does not treat deafness or restore hearing, it can help its users to better perceive sounds. For adults, a cochlear implant is typically recommended when traditional hearing aids are unhelpful. Children may also benefit from a cochlear implant if they are born deaf or do not fully develop auditory skills. Surgery to implant the device is called cochlear implant surgery.
Implantation begins with an incision behind the ear. The surgeon will make an opening in the portion of the ear responsible for hearing, called the cochlea. The internal portion of the implant is then placed under the skin and attached to the skull, and the incision is closed. Part of the device is placed externally, behind the ear, and connected to the internal portion by a magnet.
Cochlear implant surgery may take between one and four hours. Most patients may return home the same day or the following morning. After surgery, patients will need to follow up with their doctor and specialists for fitting and programming of the device.
Dr. Ronald J. Vilela, MD, FACS graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certifications: the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Certifications: the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Licensed In: Minnesota
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ronald J. Vilela, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,809
Baha $672 |
Nucleus $640 |
OSIA OSI300 IMPLANT $394 |
Osia $104 |
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$1,432
ADHEAR Professional Kit $722 |
MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $294 |
BCI 602 Kit $282 |
VIBRANT Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant and BONEBRIDGE System $75 |
Adhear System $59 |
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$548
HiResolution Bionic Ear System $454 |
HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE $94 |
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$260
ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $123 |
TruDi Navigation System $114 |
Rhinology $15 |
ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire $8 |
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$128
Ciprodex $128 |
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$390
Vivaer RF Stylus $114 |
Latera $109 |
ENT $40 |
Pediatric ENT Procedures $38 |
Otovel $34 |
Other $54 |
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Dr. Ronald Vilela's specialty is pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and performed his residency at Ochsner Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Tulane University. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Vilela include cochlear implant surgery. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Vilela has received include Texas Super Doctors; Texas Rising Stars; and TexasSuper Doctors Texas Monthly. His professional affiliations include Texas Children's and Baylor College of Medicine.
