A Grandfather Hears His Granddaughter for the First Time | Cochlear Implant Success Story at Dr. Rao’s ENT

After two years of complete hearing loss following COVID, Ramakrishna garu had almost given up hope of ever hearing again. His family tried hearing aids and therapies, but nothing worked. That’s when they discovered Dr. Shree Rao, one of the best cochlear implant surgeons in India, at Dr. Rao’s ENT Cochlear Implant Center, Hyderabad — a center known for giving people their hearing and confidence back.

Under Dr. Shree Rao’s expert care, he underwent cochlear implant surgery, and on the day of his switch-on, he heard his granddaughter’s voice for the very first time. It was an emotional moment for the entire family — tears of joy, relief, and gratitude after years of silence.

This heartwarming story shows that even for senior citizens and older adults, it’s never too late to rediscover the sounds of life.
If your loved one has severe or complete hearing loss, a cochlear implant for old age people may be the key to bringing back conversations, laughter, and connection.


Why families trust Dr. Rao’s ENT Cochlear Center:

  • Led by Dr. Shree Rao, one of the best cochlear implant surgeons in Hyderabad

  • Hundreds of successful cochlear implant surgeries for children, adults, and seniors

  • Complete care — from consultation to surgery to post-implant therapy — under one roof

  • Compassionate staff who treat every patient like family

✨ “For you it may be a surgery, but for families like ours, it’s a lifetime of memories.”

📍 Location: Dr. Rao’s ENT Cochlear Implant Center, Hyderabad

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About Dr. Shree Rao

MBBS, MS (ENT)
Director & Head – Cochlear Implants, Dr. Rao’s ENT

ENT Doctor, Dr-Shree-Rao-Cuddapah

Dr. Shree Cuddapah Rao, an ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat) surgeon, is a leading expert in Otology and Cochlear implant surgeries. With 10 years of experience in medical and surgical ENT, she heads the Cochlear Implant team at Dr. Rao’s ENT, a renowned ENT superspecialty hospital in Hyderabad. Dr. Rao’s patient-first approach and positive outcomes have won the hearts of both patients and families. Her expertise includes specialized training in Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic Surgery, Head and Neck surgery, and Thyroid surgeries. With over 200 successful cochlear implants performed for patients worldwide, she continues to expand her knowledge and skills through the Hyderabad ENT Research Foundation, contributing to medical education and training. Dr. Shree has received numerous awards and recognition throughout her academic and ENT practice career.