BAHA Hearing Systems

Traditional hearing aids amplify sound through the ear canal, requiring an open and functional outer and middle ear to deliver that sound to the inner ear. Bone anchored hearing aids bypass the outer and middle ear entirely by transmitting sound vibrations through the skull bone directly to the inner ear (cochlea).

That difference is what makes BAHA the right answer when traditional hearing aids cannot work — chronic ear drainage, absent ear canal, single-sided deafness, or middle-ear conditions that prevent good amplification. The external sound processor attaches to a small surgically-placed implant or, for testing and pediatric use, a softband worn around the head.

Candidacy starts with a comprehensive hearing evaluation at our Friendswood audiology clinic — pure-tone air and bone conduction testing, speech testing, and a detailed history. If results suggest BAHA may help, we'll let you trial a device on a softband so you can experience how bone-conducted sound feels before committing to surgery.

If you proceed, your surgeon places the implant. After healing, you return to our clinic for activation and programming of the external sound processor. Multiple follow-up appointments fine-tune the program, and we provide long-term tune-ups, troubleshooting, and processor upgrades as your needs evolve.

Yes. Our Friendswood audiology team programs and supports bone anchored systems from both major manufacturers — Cochlear Americas (Baha) and Oticon Medical (Ponto) — across the full range of sound processors and softband options.

Whether you have an existing BAHA and need a new audiology home, are upgrading to the latest sound processor, troubleshooting issues with your current device, or pursuing a first BAHA evaluation, we coordinate with your surgeon and walk you through the audiology side at every step. Call (346) 474-4626 (Ext. 3) to schedule.