Swedish Medical Center Physician Introduces Cutting-Edge
Cochlear Implant Surgery to the United States DENVER, Nov. 30,
2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A Swedish Medical Center
(www.SwedishHospital.com) physician is breaking new ground in
the area of cochlear implants with his recent surgery on a
9-year-old girl who received the medical implant for single-
sided deafness. Daniel Zeitler, M.D., a neurotologist and skull-
based surgeon, is one of only a few medical professionals in the
U.S. to perform the procedure for this population and diagnosis.
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According to Zeitler, the young patient's deafness was beginning
to take its toll on her both academically and socially.
"Although Claire is an excellent student, she had to sit
strategically in the classroom to be able to hear. She often
felt socially isolated during basketball practice or active
family outings. Basically, all the things th