Tinnitus FAQ www.bixby.org/faq/tinnitus.html [t-faq logo] a resource for understanding tinnitus, not a substitute for a health care provider --------------------------------------------------------------------------- top of page Treatment and Research Centers Quick Directory Medical Advice Resources * United States --------------------------------------------------------------------------- .top of page Treatment and Research Centers Medical Advice Resources The following clinics or physicians all specialize in the treatment of tinnitus and related disorders. United States HOUSE EAR INSTITUTE 2100 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90057 USA +1 213 483-9930 voice +1 213 483-5706 TDD --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TINNITUS CLINIC Oregon Hearing Research Center Oregon Health Sciences University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, OR 97201 +1 503 494-7954 The OHSU Tinnitus Clinic was the first medical clinic in the world established exclusively for the treatment of tinnitus. Since its founding in 1974 by Dr. Jack Vernon and Dr. Alexander Schleuning, the clinic has successfully treated more than 7,000 patients with severe tinnitus. The clinic also treats patients with hyperacusis (hypersensitivity to sounds). Thank you. Robert L. Folmer, Ph.D. Be sure to visit the OHRC web server at http://www.ohsu.edu/~ohrc/ohrc.html. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TINNITUS AND HYPERACUSIS CENTER 419 W. Redwood Center Baltimore, MD 21201 +1 410 328-1279 www.tinnitus-hyperacusis.com See also, t-faq Online Topic for additional information related to TRT. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TINNITUS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Ear Specialty Group 55 Morris Avenue Suite 304 Springfield, NJ 07081 (973) 379-3330 (973) 379-3337-fax Christine M. Hoffman, M.S., CCC/A. is the director of audiology and rehabilitation at the Ear Specialty Group. The facility has Neurotologists and Audiologists and a referral network which includes mental health, nutrition, dental and other medal/allied health professionals. Their Tinnitus/Hyperacusis Management Program includes an in-depth medical and audiological evaluation, including the Habituation Therapy (Tinnitus Retraining Therapy). The staff received training from the University of Maryland by Dr. Jastreboff. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOUTHEASTERN COMPREHENSIVE TINNITUS CLINIC 980 Johnson Ferry Road, N.E. Suite 760 Atlanta, Georgia 30342 (404) 531-3979 http://www.mindspring.com/~nagler Stephen M. Nagler, MD, FACS Director Their basic approach is to evaluate the tinnitus sufferer medically, otologically, audiologically, and psychosocially to establish a "Tinnitus Patient Profile," which is then used as a basis for designing an individually tailored treatment program selected from a menu of available options. The menu includes masking and auditory habituation as well as several complementary approaches such as hypnosis, cognitive therapy, biofeedback, relaxation methodology, pharmacologic management, and similar techniques and procedures. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sonus Center for Tinnitus This Center, located in San Diego, California, provides all audiological therapies for tinnitus and hyperacusis. Particular emphasis is placed upon tinnitus retraining therapy (habituation therapy) for tinnitus and hyperacusis. A low cost variation of this latter treatment is available. The staff has been trained by Dr. Pawel Jastreboff, and the senior audiologist is a member of the Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Association. Robert J. Olsson, M.A., M.S.Ed., CCC-A, FAAA Board Certified in Audiology Senior Audiologist Sonus Center for Tinnitus 6505 Alvarado Road, Suite 104 San Diego, California 92120 USA (619) 583-6612 http://www.sonus.com/tinnitus return to Quick Directory --------------------------------------------------------------------------- top of page home to t-faq Remember, the t-faq is a resource. For medical care, visit your health care professional. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- t-faq maintainer, rleaster@aol.com