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Dr. Keiko Hirose, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1993 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Keiko Hirose, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).
1 Childrens Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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13001 North Outer 40 Road
Town and Country, MO 63017
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. Keiko Hirose, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1993. She has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1993)
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Keiko Hirose, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
MED-EL Corporation |
$133
MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $114 |
VIBRANT Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant and BONEBRIDGE System $20 |
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Medtronic, Inc. |
$108
ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY KIT $108 |
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Intersect ENT, Inc. |
$94
Propel $94 |
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Advanced Bionics, LLC |
$93
HiResolution Bionic Ear System $93 |
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Medtronic USA, Inc. |
$31
i7 $31 |
Food and Beverage | $460 |
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Dr. Keiko Hirose's specialty is pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). Dr. Hirose is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. She is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and St. Louis Children's Hospital.