The Fall Center
Claude P. Hobeika, M.D.
Medical Director
What can we do to help?
The bend in the road, is not the end of the road... ...unless you forget to turn
The Fall Center is the results of more than 25 years of experience in the management of dizziness, unsteadiness and imbalance.
For those of you who have experienced a fall you know the extraordinary sense of fear that can accompany the thought of doing even the simplest everyday activities. For those of you who haven't ... the mere thought of falling can limit your freedom to enjoy life to the fullest.
The Fall Center is dedicated to those who have fallen or are at risk of falling!
Facts about Falls
To balance is to be able to stand up and do things. Balance is therefore essential for survival.
- Falls are the most common cause of death in the U.S. population over 65 years of age.
- More than 2 million people fall and sustain a serious injury each year in the United States.
- 65% of those 60 years and older experience imbalance on a daily basis.
- 5% of falls lead to fracture and account for more than 200,000 hip fractures annually.
Because we realize the impact of falls not only on the individual but also on their families the Fall Center was created for the prevention, early detection and care of those at risk for falls.
Let us help you.... For more information or an appointment call: 513-385-5000
The Balance Disorder Institute
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6527 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45239
513-385-5000 |
606 Wilson Creek Road
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
812-537-0031 |
Dr. Hobeika specializes in diseases and surgery of the ear, and treats hearing and balance disorders. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology (ear, nose and, throat disorders) at the University of Florida in 1966, and obtained further training in 1967 with a fellowship in Neurotology (hearing and balance disorders) at the University of Miami, Florida. From 1968-1971, he was on the full time teaching staff at the University of Cincinnati. He currently serves as adjunct professor at Miami University. Dr. Hobeika has written a number of papers for medical journals and has won awards for scientific exhibits.
Currently, Dr. Hobeika is a member of the following professional societies:
Acoustic Neuroma Society
Acoustical Society of America
American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (fellow)
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Auditory Society
American College of Surgeons (fellow)
American Medical Association
American Trioloical Society
Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Cincinnati Academy of Medicine
Cincinnati Society of Otolaryngology
National Hearing Association (founding Clinical Research Member)
Licensed Hearing Air Dispenser and Fitter (State of Ohio)
Ohio State Medical Association
Pan-American Otolaryngology Society
