BC Adult Cochlear Implant Program
- 1081 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6 Get directions
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Phone: 604-806-9616Phone: 604-806-8660Fax: 604-806-8435Email: ci@providencehealth.bc.ca
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About this clinic
In 1982, the first cochlear implant surgery in Canada was performed at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Since then, our surgeons have completed over 680 cochlear implant surgeries. Over the years, our audiologists have provided care to over 1,000 adult cochlear implant patients. We work closely with the BC Children's Hospital Cochlear Implant Program, facilitating the transfer of their patients when they reach 18 years of age.
The BC Adult Cochlear Implant Program offers a full range of cochlear implant services for adults with complex hearing needs, including: assessments, surgery and rehabilitation. We are a provincially funded program, through the Ministry of Health, mandated to provide cochlear implant services to adults who meet candidacy criteria for cochlear implants across British Columbia. In addition, adults from the Yukon Territory regularly receive cochlear implant services through our program, with all relevant funding provided by Yukon Health and Social Services.
We currently work with the following cochlear implant manufacturers:
We provide a number of patient supports and resources.
Contact us
Location
Room 2600, Providence Building, St. Paul’s Hospital
If you need help locating us, please ask one of our hospital volunteers to direct you.
Clinic hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
St. Paul’s Hospital Patient & Visitor Guide
What you need to know before coming to St. Paul's Hospital.
Learn moreClinical trials & research
Advances in treatments are all thanks to medical research. While participating in research is a decision you should make for yourself in consultation with your care team, there is much activity in this area so please ask us about our research programs if you’re interested.
By taking part in research, you can help us all learn more about advancing health outcomes and find better ways to help people live and thrive. While you cannot assume benefit to yourself, your participation can make a difference in improving care for future patients.
The following clinical trials are currently enrolling volunteers. Please ask your care team for more information or contact the research team listed on each study or trial. For other information about research at Providence Health Care, please visit Providence Research.
Support us
Since 1982, more than 1000 patients have benefited from the care provided by the BC Adult Cochlear Implant Program. This was made possible, in part, by the generous financial support of organizations and individuals like you. These donations have had a direct and positive impact on patient care by contributing to the funding of:
- Equipment
- Clinic space
- Clinician training
- Research
You can donate to the BC Adult Cochlear Implant Program using this secure online form.