After the onset of pulsatile tinnitus and hearing loss in one ear, Sean Ward was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. After researching the best treatment and a phone consultation with Rick Friedman, MD, PhD, neurotologist at UC San Diego Health, Sean came to San Diego for a translabyrinthine craniotomy. A cochlear implant was inserted during the surgery. After physical therapy and recovery, the implant was turned on and Sean's symptoms have improved, especially the tinnitus.

Learn more about acoustic neuroma care, also known as vestibular schwannoma, at UC San Diego Health and how we empower patients on their journey to health: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/ent/acou...

0:00 Intro
0:17 PreOperative Appointments
0:46 First Symptoms
1:21 Diagnosis of Acoustic Neuroma
1:36 Phone Consultation with Dr. Friedman
2:27 Arrives at UC San Diego Health
2:49 Four Months Post Surgery
3:11 Cochlear Implant Turned On
3:42 Tinnitus is Gone
4:07 Best Possible Outcomes