Cochlear Implant Evaluations and Programming in Colorado
If hearing aids are no longer giving you the clarity you need, a cochlear implant may be the next step worth exploring. At Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center in Englewood, we provide comprehensive cochlear implant services — from candidacy evaluation through long-term programming and care.
What Is a Cochlear Implant?
A cochlear implant works differently from a hearing aid. Rather than amplifying sound, it bypasses damaged portions of the inner ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve. This makes it an option for people with severe to profound hearing loss who receive limited benefit from traditional amplification.
Common signs that a cochlear implant evaluation may be appropriate include hearing aids that make sounds louder but not clearer, significant difficulty understanding speech even with well-fitted hearing aids, and severe to profound hearing loss in one or both ears.
Our Cochlear Implant Process
We support patients at every stage — not just the evaluation.
Our process begins with specialized candidacy testing, including speech recognition assessments and a thorough review of your current hearing aid benefit. If cochlear implantation appears to be the right path, we walk through device options with you and help you select the system that fits your lifestyle and hearing goals.
From there, we coordinate closely with cochlear implant surgeons, sharing evaluation results and staying involved throughout the surgical process. After surgery, rather than having you wait weeks for activation, we activate cochlear implants the next day. Early activation is associated with better outcomes, and it's a standard part of how we care for our patients.
Long-term programming and aural rehabilitation continue well after activation. Hearing with a cochlear implant is a learning process, and our team provides the ongoing adjustments and support needed to help you get the most from your device over time.
Dr. Aniellia Grabowski — Our Cochlear Implant Specialist
Dr. Grabowski is our dedicated cochlear implant provider and a certified member of the Cochlear Provider Network. Her specialized training covers all stages of the cochlear implant journey, from initial evaluation through long-term care.
Dr. Grabowski brings a background that spans diverse clinical settings — including public schools, the VA, and private practice — as well as experience serving as the sole audiologist for an entire island community in Kauai, Hawaii. She holds licensure in both Colorado and Hawaii and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Her approach to care is patient-centered and individualized. She believes every hearing healthcare journey is unique, and that belief shapes how she approaches cochlear implant services — taking the time to understand your specific situation before making any recommendations.
Why Work with an Audiologist, Not a Retail Hearing Center?
Cochlear implant services require a level of clinical expertise and ongoing coordination that goes well beyond what retail or over-the-counter options can offer. Candidacy testing, surgical coordination, device programming, and rehabilitation are all involved — and each step matters for your long-term outcome.
As an independent practice, we have no manufacturer affiliations or sales incentives. Our recommendations are based entirely on what's right for you.
Schedule a Cochlear Implant Evaluation in Colorado
If you're wondering whether a cochlear implant could help you or a loved one, the first step is a thorough evaluation. Our team is here to answer your questions and walk you through the process at a pace that feels right for you.
Contact us at 303-534-0163 or visit us at 3601 South Clarkson Street, Suite 220, Englewood, CO. We see patients from across Colorado and beyond, and we're happy to help you figure out whether cochlear implantation is the right path forward.
