An audiologist is a professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss. Audiologists hold masters (M.S. CCC-A) or doctoral degrees (PH.D or Au.D.) from accredited universities with special training in the prevention, identification, assessment and non-medical treatment of hearing disorders. By virtue of our graduate education, professional certification and licensure, audiologists are the most qualified professionals to perform hearing tests, refer patients for medical treatment and provide hearing rehabilitation services such as hearing aids.

Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States and more than 29 million Americans have some type of hearing problem. Hearing loss is caused by medical problems in about 10% of the cases. Audiologists are educated to recognize these medical problems and refer patients to ear, nose and throat physicians. When traditional medications or surgery is not the solution to your hearing loss then hearing aids are a great alternative when dispense and provided by an Audiologist. All reputable hearing aid manufacturers employ Audiologists to provide research and clinical skills to develop new digital fitting systems employed in today’s modern digital hearing aids. Combined with the Audiologists education and their expertise used in developing hearing aid technology the Audiologist is the best person to provide hearing aid fittings.

If you think you or your loved one has a hearing loss please call our office for a professional evaluation by an Audiologist.