Cory Portnuff, AuD, AuD, PhD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Assistant Clinical Professor
Clinical Audiologist
Clinic (720) 848-2800
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Practice Locations

Hearing and Balance Center - Anschutz
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2800
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Audiology, Board Certification
  • Certificate Holder - Tinnitus Management (CH-TM), Certificate (2018)
  • Certificate Holder - Audiology Precepting (CH-AP), Certificate (2017)
  • Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification, Board Certification (2016)
  • Certified Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Monitoring Program, Certificate (2015)
  • Audiologist - State of Colorado, License (2008)
  • Board Certification in Audiology, Board Certification (2008)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Audiology
  • Audiology - Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hearing Loss
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Osseointegrated Devices
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tinnitus
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical focus as an audiologist is on adult and pediatric diagnostics and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on early identification and treatment of hearing loss. At the University of Colorado Hospital, I specialize in hearing aids, tinnitus management and hearing conservation. Within the clinical setting, I am also interested in increasing education programs for the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.

Care Philosophy
I believe in an evidence-based approach to hearing and balance care. In the tinnitus clinic, we use an interdisciplinary, holistic approach to tinnitus management providing patients with the best skills to treat and manage their tinnitus.

Public Speaking
Yes
Available for public speaking, especially in the areas of hearing loss prevention.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • AuD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (2008)

Graduate Schools:
  • PhD, University of Colorado - Boulder (2011)
  • AuD, University of Colorado - Boulder (2008)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Oregon (OR) (2004)

Internships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2008)
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2008)

Recognition & Awards

  • Michael Beall Threadgill Award, National Hearing Conservation Association (2016)
  • Gambill Family Award, University of Colorado (2010)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Audiology (AAA), Member
  • American Auditory Society, Member
  • Colorado Academy of Audiology, Member
  • National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), Member

Teaching

  • Lecturer (2019)
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Colorado - Boulder
    Hearing Loss Prevention

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
My research interests focus on the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss across the lifespan, with a focus on recreational noise exposure. Currently, my research examines music and the potential risk for music-induced hearing disorders. Within that topic, I explore the use of Health Behavior Models to analyze knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about hearing loss and amplified music. Other research interests include examining the relationships between sociodemographic factors and health behaviors, with a focus on audiologic treatment, as well as clinical outcomes of amplification.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Tinnitus management and care coordination Diagnostic evaluation of hearing (adult & pediatric) Hearing aid services (adult & pediatric) Bone anchored hearing devices Audiologic rehabilitation (adult & pediatric) Hearing conservation programs and systems Hearing loss prevention

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Music and hearing disorders, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-2800

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