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Our Team
Program Director
Dr. Silva was recruited in 2017 from the University of Florida to direct the Ear and Hearing Center, which includes the multidisciplinary programs for Cochlear Implantation and care of children with Microtia and Aural Atresia. His main focus is the medical and surgical care of ear diseases in… read more
Phone: 832-822-3250 (Main) | 281-494-7010 (Sugar Land) | 281-661-4858 (THI)
Cochlear Implant Surgeons
Nathan R. Lindquist, M.D. is board certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and board eligible in Neurotology. He earned his medical degree at Saint Louis University and went on to complete his residency in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. Following… read more
Phone: 713-798-5900 (Jamail) | 832-822-3250 (TCH Main Campus)
Dr. Silva was recruited in 2017 from the University of Florida to direct the Ear and Hearing Center, which includes the multidisciplinary programs for Cochlear Implantation and care of children with Microtia and Aural Atresia. His main focus is the medical and surgical care of ear diseases in… read more
Phone: 832-822-3250 (Main) | 281-494-7010 (Sugar Land) | 281-661-4858 (THI)
Alex D. Sweeney, M.D. is double board certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology. He has particular interests in hearing loss, cochlear implantation and skull base tumors. He earned his medical degree and completed residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. Following… read more
Phone: 832-822-3250 (Main) | 713-798-6336 (Jamail)
After completing his residency, Dr. Traboulsi trained in both Pediatric Otolaryngology and Otology. His main interests include pediatric airway disease, pediatric otology (chronic ear disease, cholesteatoma), and cochlear implantation. Dr. Traboulsi also specializes in pediatric imbalance and… read more
Phone: 936-267-7400 (Woodlands) | 281-666-5006 (Eagle Springs)
Dr. Vilela came to us following completion of his pediatric otolaryngology training at The Children's Hospitals of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Prior to fellowship training, Dr. Vilela graduated from medical school at the University of Texas-Houston and completed his… read more
Audiologists
Dr. Boyce aims to help each child reach their full potential by providing evidence-based and compassionate care to her patients and their families. Having participated in specialized training through the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, Dr. Boyce… read more
Phone: 281-494-7010
Dr. Emery strives to achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competence and performance for her patient’s management and wellbeing.
Clinical Interests:
Cochlear Implants, amplification and diagnostic evaluations.
Phone: 832-822-1030
Clinical Interests:
Cochlear implants, newborn hearing screening and evaluation, pediatric amplification, and diagnostic hearing evaluation
Phone: 936-267-7350
Dr. Haring is passionate about supporting children who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing through early intervention and comprehensive audiologic management.
Clinical Interests:
Traditional Hearing Aids, Bone Anchored Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implants, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Audiometry
Phone: 832-227-1030
Clinical Interests:
Cochlear implants, auditory evoked potentials, and pediatric amplification
Phone: 936-267-7350
My philosophy is to provide best evidence-based care. My clinical interest is optimizing our implant program for our diverse population.
Phone: 832-822-3249
Speech and Language Pathologists
Striving to increase access to quality care for a variety of families, I have participated in extensive hands on training and continuing education courses and achieved specialized skills for working with children who have hearing loss, performing videofluoroscopic evaluations of swallowing,… read more
Phone: 832-227-1900
I am committed to helping children become as functional and independent as possible. I firmly believe that creating an environment full of respect, compassion and trust, establishes a foundation for families to work alongside a team of professionals to reach a common goal. I am fluent in American… read more
Phone: 832-227-1900
Phone: 832-822-3280