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Specialized Surgery Allows Musician to Regain His Hearing


Professional musician and producer Sean Wolfe faced the prospect of losing his hearing after being diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a rare tumor affecting hearing and balance. After seeking expert care at UC San Diego Health’s Acoustic Neuroma Program, he underwent successful surgery along with a cochlear implant, an option available only to select patients that allowed him to regain his hearing. Today, Wolfe has returned to music production and continues to create and release new music.  

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