Hearing and Hearing Aids
The ENT physicians and our certified audiologist collaborate closely to manage all ear-related diagnoses. This collaboration enables us to identify and treat problems more quickly and systematically all under one roof. While only 5 to 10 % of hearing problems are medically or surgically treatable, the next steps for proper treatment only come from an accurate diagnosis. For children, the presence of ear disease, such as ear infections, is typically much higher than for adults. Other medically treatable and surgical treatments for various causes of hearing loss include:
- Otitis externa and Otitis media
- Tympanic membrane perforations
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Otosclerosis
- Cholesteatomas
- Congenital malformations
- Cerumen buildup
Our audiology services include:
- Comprehensive audiologic evaluations
- Pediatric audiologic evaluations, including Visual Reinforcement
- Audiometry
- Tympanometry and Middle Ear assessment
- Otoacoustic Emissions testing
- Auditory rehabilitation
If your comprehensive audiologic evaluation indicates that your problem cannot be surgically or medically managed, additional testing will determine if you are a good hearing aid candidate. Our audiologist utilizes the most advanced state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostic testing for these disorders:
- Digital hearing aid consultation, evaluation, and fitting
- Real Ear Measurements
- Validation and verification testing
- Hearing aid services and repairs
Miscellaneous
- Cerumen (earwax) removal
- Custom hearing protection, musician earplugs/monitors, swimplugs, etc.
- Assistive listening devices and alerting devices
