Hyperacusis Consultation

Schedule a Hyperacusis Consultation with Dr. Herbert Silverstein

Consultation Information

Please read all information before submitting a request for a Hyperacusis consultation.

***Note: Consultation with Dr. Silverstein is to determine if Minimally Invasive Hyperacusis Surgery - Enhanced Round and Oval Window Reinforcement Procedure is an appropriate treatment option.***

Notice of Privacy Practices

 

Consultation Information and Scheduling:
  • Complete Patient Forms
    • Audiogram files must be uploaded with patient forms. If you had a Loudness Discomfort Level (LDL) and/or CT scan of the Temporal Bone (CT IAC), we kindly request that you upload it along with your patient forms, as they are helpful but not required for consultation.
    • If you have any issues with file size or file type and are unable to upload your tests, please email info@EarRF.org for assistance or guidance.
  • The Notice of Privacy Practices document is linked above for your review.
  • After you submit your patient forms, a payment link will be listed in the confirmation pop-up on your screen.
  • Payment is required before scheduling. The $375 consultation fee is tax-deductible.
    • The Ear Research Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization.
    • Consultation fees support the mission and programs of the Foundation, including, but not limited to, research on hyperacusis, educational webinars for the public, our Children’s Hearing Programs, providing hearing aids to indigent patients, and continuing medical education for surgeons on hyperacusis surgery and techniques.
    • Rescheduling can be done no later than one week before the consultation.
    • Cancelations or no-show appointments will not be refunded.
  • A staff member will contact you to arrange a time and provide a link to log in for your consultation.
    • ***Hyperacusis consults are currently being scheduled on Wednesdays between 4 PM EST and 5 PM EST***  
    • Additional times on Wednesdays, occasionally, are available for consultations. 
    • Email info@EarRF.org if Wednesday, 4 PM - 5 PM EST, does not accommodate your schedule.
    • Please log in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
    • After consultation, if Dr. Silverstein refers you for Hyperacusis surgery, we will email you a Medical Authorization Form for completion, which will enable us to send your records to the surgeon.

Patient Forms

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUES - HYPERACUSIS