Ear Research Foundation

Ear Research Foundation Research, Education, and Community Care. The Foundation provides professional conferences, as well as informational community sessions since 1983.

Through our mission of research, education, and community care, the Ear Research Foundation has helped thousands of individuals with hearing loss, balance disorders, and hyperacusis, since 1979. In 1979, the Ear Research Foundation was established in Sarasota, Florida by President and Founder, Dr. Herbert Silverstein. The Foundation was created out of his desire to continue research and developmen

t, and to contribute to medical education in a private setting in the field of Otolaryngology. Research and clinical studies have been coordinated by Ear Research Foundation in partnership with Silverstein Institute to discover new diagnostic technologies and treatment for ear care, balance disorders, and tinnitus. The Foundation's Fellows program is one-year interactive clinical and surgical post-residency program, which 48 physicians have participated in since 1983. Hearing screenings, treatments, and surgical procedures and devices provided to those in need, all through our community care programs; Help Us Hear and Hearing Screenings. Help Us Hear provides financial assistance to individuals who need hearing devices. Our community care program, gives hearing screenings to preschoolers annually.

Join us tomorrow, August 20th at 12 PM, for a FREE lunch and learn event with the Virsono Hearing Center Team. This will...
08/19/2025

Join us tomorrow, August 20th at 12 PM, for a FREE lunch and learn event with the Virsono Hearing Center Team.
This will be a presentation by Winnie Keller, Au.D., with topics including causes of hearing loss, consequences of untreated hearing loss, hearing loss and cognitive decline, tinnitus, and the latest advancements in hearing loss treatments.
RSVP by calling (941) 259-1177.

The Ear Research Foundation's upcoming children's hearing program events are looking for sponsors, volunteers, and in-ki...
08/06/2025

The Ear Research Foundation's upcoming children's hearing program events are looking for sponsors, volunteers, and in-kind donors. Email cdefrancisco@EarRF.org for more information.

WISHING OUR PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, DR. SILVERSTEIN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
08/06/2025

WISHING OUR PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, DR. SILVERSTEIN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

20 years ago, the Ear Research Foundation started the Children's Hearing Screening program. The screening program pro...
08/01/2025



20 years ago, the Ear Research Foundation started the Children's Hearing Screening program. The screening program provides local schools and daycares with on-site hearing screenings for children. This program continues to be provided by the Foundation to our local community. For more information, please visit: https://www.earrf.org/community.care

Join us at Blaze Pizza for a dine-to-donate night on August 27th from 4 PM- 10PM. 20% of sales will be donated to ERF. M...
08/01/2025

Join us at Blaze Pizza for a dine-to-donate night on August 27th from 4 PM- 10PM. 20% of sales will be donated to ERF. Mention the fundraiser for in-store purchases or use code FUNDA for online purchases.

The Ear Research Foundation is providing Communication Cards for FREE to anyone who submits the request form online, in ...
07/21/2025

The Ear Research Foundation is providing Communication Cards for FREE to anyone who submits the request form online, in person, by email, or by mail.
The Foundation will mail your Communication Card to the address provided on the form.
Communication Cards are to assist individuals with hearing loss or hearing impairment. The card can be kept on you, in your bag or briefcase, or in your vehicle. If you ever find yourself in a situation unable to effectively communicate with someone, show them your Communication Card, to best assist with effective communications.

Use this link to get your FREE communication card: https://buff.ly/3Aus5e2

We hope you have a fantastic and joyous celebration on July 4th, as this day marks an important occasion filled with fes...
07/04/2025

We hope you have a fantastic and joyous celebration on July 4th, as this day marks an important occasion filled with festivities, fireworks, and a sense of national pride commemorating the United States' independence. It's a time when families and friends gather for barbecues, parades, and various patriotic events to honor this significant day in American history.

Please take note that our offices will be closed on this day, allowing our team to join in the celebrations and enjoy the holiday with their loved ones. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to resuming our services promptly after the holiday.

Happy First Day of Summer!
06/21/2025

Happy First Day of Summer!

Tomorrow is # NationalTakeYourDogToWorkDay. The ERF team loves having our furry co-worker, Aspen Rose.
06/20/2025

Tomorrow is # NationalTakeYourDogToWorkDay. The ERF team loves having our furry co-worker, Aspen Rose.

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1901 Floyd St
Sarasota, FL
34239

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Research. Education. Community Care

Dr. Herbert Silverstein founded the Ear Research Foundation to improve the quality of individual’s life by restoring hearing, curing dizziness and vertigo attacks from Meniere’s disease through clinical research. To date, the Foundation has trained 45 post graduate Otolaryngologist in our yearly Fellowship Program under the supervision of Dr. Silverstein, Dr. Wazen or Dr. Rosenberg. Our Fellows regularly care for underinsured patients through the Foundation’s Community Clinic. Find out more of what we do-> www.EarRF.org