The Invisible Hearing Implants Changing Lives | Brent Lucas CEO (Envoy Medical) on Acclaim & Esteem

In this episode of The Dr. Cliff Show, Dr. Cliff Olson speaks with Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical, about groundbreaking advances in implantable hearing technology.

From the Esteem middle ear implant—a fully implanted hearing aid with no microphone or speaker—to the upcoming Acclaim cochlear implant, Brent explains how these devices offer truly invisible solutions to hearing loss. Discover the engineering, the outcomes, and the patient impact behind these revolutionary technologies.

If you’ve ever wondered what the next leap in hearing care looks like, this conversation is your front-row seat.

If you're a hearing care professional, tech enthusiast, or someone passionate about helping people hear better, this is a must-watch conversation.

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to The Dr. Cliff Show
00:38 - Introducing Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical
01:35 - The Esteem middle ear implant: how it works
04:10 - Why no speaker or microphone is a breakthrough
06:47 - The science behind “fully implanted” hearing
08:55 - Who qualifies for the Esteem implant?
11:20 - How the Acclaim cochlear implant changes everything
14:03 - FDA progress and what’s next for Acclaim
17:50 - Brent's personal mission in hearing care
20:35 - Industry resistance vs. innovation
23:45 - Empowering patients through invisible solutions
27:15 - Final thoughts on the future of audiology

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