Written Testimonials
April 14,2023
"Dr. Hahn And Dr. Coimbra - These doctors performed surgery on me December 9, 2022 for an acoustic neuroma. I have been a practicing pediatrician in a small community of Oklahoma for the last 38 years. I have been dealing with Parkinson's disease for the past 6 years the surgery was amazing and I have had very good results...
I had numbness in my face was dizzy and would lean to the right and had trouble walking, I could not taste food well. After the surgery I can feel my face again taste food and have good balance while standing up. I am back to working full-time I am able to play the piano again and also back playing a little table tennis which I have played for many years on a competitive level. I was losing weight as I could not taste food but I have gained 12 pounds back since the surgery. Presently I am 6 foot 2 and weight 175 pounds.
I would highly recommend Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra for doing the surgery. They are very well trained and knowledgeable in this area. They are compassionate and explain things well. I am very thankful for the excellent care they gave me."
- Paul Thomas, MD.
"Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra were the two surgeons who performed my surgery. Having interviewed a number of surgeons across the country, including the Mayo Clinic, I chose Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra over everyone else. For a variety of reasons, Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra recommended the translabrythine approach for removing my 2.5cm vestibular schwannoma. It was also apparent they had perfected this approach over many years of performing surgery together. They indicated that their primary focus would be preserving my facial nerve and complete (or near-total resection) of the tumor. While inherently sacrificing my hearing in my right ear with this approach, I knew these surgeons had the correct priorities plus the experience to make it happen. Some other surgeons at different institutions placed a focus on hearing preservation with a retrosigmoid approach, but the odds of hearing preservation were extremely low and the downsides to this approach did not sit well with me. In our interview, my wife and I had many questions for Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra. Both surgeons were extremely patient with us, and they were kind and thorough in their answers. We also really appreciated that Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra would be performing the entirety of my surgery, not residents in training like some institutions do. If you press, you’ll find out that some institutions have residents perform the majority of surgery—with the experienced surgeons largely observing. Given the delicateness of this brain surgery, I preferred that only the best hands work on me."
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"I would highly recommend Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra to anyone diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma seeking surgical intervention. Dr. Hahn is very personable, professional and thorough in his approach to a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with this type of tumor.
All along the way, Dr. Hahn and his staff prepared me for the next step so there were never any surprises. There was never a concern that I brought up to discuss that was glossed over and not fully addressed so that I could make the best decision for me.
Dr. Coimbra is a very skillful surgeon and successfully removed my entire tumor. While doing so, he managed to preserve my facial nerve, without damage, even though the tumor was adhered to the nerve.
Together, both of these surgeons skillful approach have led to a successful recovery and I am forever grateful for the incredible work they did."
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"I would like to take a few minutes and talk about by experience and with Acoustic Neuroma and the fine folks at Dallas Ear Institute and Medical City.
I was 47 when I started to experience a loss of hearing in my left ear. It seemed clogged. I really wasn’t worried about the minor hearing loss as I thought I was experiencing sinus congestion which in turn would plug up my ear. I scheduled an appointment with my doctor and he took a look. He concurred that I was suffering from spring related allergies and advised me to take a decongestant product and go about my merry way.
After a few months of hearing loss, my wife schedule an appointment with an ENT. He conducted a hearing test and due to his concerns, asked that I have an MRI. The doctor thought I might have an Acoustic Neuroma. His suspicions were confirmed and I was diagnosed with Acoustic Neuroma behind my left ear. He immediately referred me to Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra.
Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra were able to review my MRI and consult me on my medical options. Both of these gentlemen were direct and honest with me as to what my expectations should be. My surgery was scheduled and I prepared for a leave from work. I was prepared for a long surgery and I expected to wake up with some facial paralysis.
I must say that the skill and expertise that Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra demonstrated during my procedure resulted in a fantastic surgical result. The procedure was originally planned for 6-10 hours. These gentlemen completed the surgery in 5 hours with no damage to my facial nerve. I still have my smile! My life has changed due to my condition. I no longer have any hearing in my left ear and I’m working every day to improve my balance.
I am extremely thankful for Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra! They gave me the best possible outcome for my medical condition. I would also like to say “Thank You” to their wonderful staff. They answered every question I had and helped me with any paperwork that was needed for my absence from work. The nursing care that I received during my stay at Medical City was amazing. The staff was kind, skilled and thoughtful. Respectfully, Patrick Wallace McKinney, TX"
"Dr. Hahn is a one-of-a-kind doctor. He is sympathetic to your needs, understanding, patient, and incredibly hard working. After my acoustic neuroma surgery, he checked on me daily while I was in the ICU (even over a weekend). If I had concerns after hours, he quickly got in contact with me to put me at ease. Since my surgery 3 1/2 years ago, we have remained in contact and he has continued to demonstrate his devotion and passion for his patients. Dr. Hahn is comforting to speak with and he will listen to any concerns you have. He values what you have to say and gives you thorough answers to any and all questions. I am grateful to have found Dr. Hahn and would recommend him to family and friends in a heart beat."
"Best surgeon around for ENT and really cares about his patients. We call him the Picasso of ear surgery. He saved our son's hearing and is nothing short of a great doc."
"My Acoustic Neuroma journey began in the fall of 2014. Being only 23 at the time of my diagnosis, my tumor was extremely large for my age. At 4.9 cm the tumor had begun causing some uncomfortable side effects like dizziness, migraines, and even hydrocephalus. My ENT immediately referred me to Dr. Yoav Hahn. Upon meeting Dr. Hahn, all of my concerns were immediately put to rest by his calm demeanor, incredible staff, and patience to answer every question that I had. Dr. Hahn explained to me that he wanted to do surgery as soon as possible to protect my facial nerve. Once my surgery date was set, he referred me to his colleague Dr. Coimbra, an incredible neurosurgeon. Both specialists told me their surgical plan and listened to my concerns, mainly facial paralysis and hearing loss. When my surgery date arrived on December 5, 2014, both Dr. Hahn and Coimbra made sure I was comfortable and aware of their plans. My surgery lasted 16 hours and the doctors kept my family well informed the entire time. During the surgery, Dr. Coimbra closely monitored my facial nerve function. Dr. Hahn worked diligently to remove as much of the tumor as possible. During my recovery in ICU, both doctors made special trips to visit me over the weekend to check my facial nerve function and to see how my recovery was going. I truly felt like they treated me like family and could tell that they genuinely cared about my comfort and recovery. After my discharge from the hospital, I ended up needing to contact an ophthalmologist about some ocular side effects. Dr. Hahn not only answered my call over the weekend, he made it his priority to get me in contact with the best ophthalmologist for what I was experiencing. To this day, I credit these two incredible men with saving my life. I was in an incredible amount of pain and stress before my surgery and these experts put me at ease with their bedside manner and empathy. I am forever grateful to Dr. Hahn and Dr. Coimbra for the hard work they did to make sure that I was treated and recovered successfully! I would recommend these two incredible doctors to anyone who is battling an Acoustic Neuroma." MR
"Dr. Coimbra is one of the best neurosurgeons in the country! I had a very rare and extremely difficult brain tumor that he successfully removed. When I had my radiation treatments at Loma Linda University, a world-renowned expert in this particular type of tumor told me after reviewing my post-op MRI that Dr. Coimbra had done the best resection she had ever seen. Dr. Coimbra is a brilliant man and exceptional surgeon!"
"Confidant not arrogant he was calm and had a sense of security that makes you feel like everything will be fine. I found out later that he will not allow another doctor to close the incisions. He is quoted saying, “I open, I close.” He wants to make sure it is done right and he takes pride in his work. He wants it to be the best for the patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Coimbra."
"Dr. Coimbra was completely honest with me from the beginning. He let me know in advance what he was going to do and made me aware of the risks. He is an expert in his field, and he is totally trustworthy."