Professional Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Mapping
Meet Our Cochlear Implant Specialist, Melissa Siavelis, M.S., CCC-A
Clinical Audiologist | Cochlear Implant Specialist
When you come to Audiologic Services for cochlear implant evaluation and mapping, you’ll work with audiologist Melissa Siavelis. She specializes in cochlear implant mapping and has published several works regarding various hearing instruments.
Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Mapping: Understanding the Basics
To receive a cochlear implant, a qualified specialist needs to evaluate the auditory nerve and conduct speech audiometry testing through electrical stimulation. Data from these tests determine which sound thresholds you can hear with various speech processors. After you receive a cochlear implant, you need to keep up with routine mapping to track any changes in your hearing and adjust the settings.