Electrophysiology

Electrophysiology

  • Overview
  • Appointments
  • Locations

    • What is electrophysiology?

    Audiologists at University of Michigan Health offer a range of services for patients, including electrophysiology. These tests are important in understanding hearing in difficult to test populations, or provide information on how the ear sends the signal to the brain. Examples of electrophysiological measures offered include the following:

    • Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
    • Electrocochleography (ECochG)
    • Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)
    • Facial Nerve Electroneuronography (ENoG)

    Intraoperative Monitoring

    Intraoperative monitoring (IOM) audiologists monitor various nerves during ear, head and neck, and specific neurosurgeries, communicating findings to the surgeon in real time. One example is the auditory, or hearing, nerve. The auditory nerve may be monitored during an at-risk procedure in an effort to preserve hearing in the operative ear.

    This specialty requires understanding of related anatomy, interpreting electrophysiologic responses, critical thinking, and collaboration with the surgical team. Because of the in-depth training required, U-M Health offers an IOM Audiology Fellowship each year to instruct and foster independence in an audiologist aspiring to learn this specific skillset.

    Appointment Information

    To schedule an appointment, please contact audiology at 734-936-8051.

    Locations
    • Audiology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 1 Reception A
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312       Get Directions
    • Otolaryngology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 2
      Northville, MI 48168-9493       Get Directions
    • Otolaryngology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 1 Reception A
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312       Get Directions
    • Otolaryngology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210
      Floor 2
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201       Get Directions

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