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Audiology

What is Audiology?

Whether you need a basic hearing test or you’re worried that you may have a serious hearing problem, your first step is to make an appointment to see an audiologist. An audiologist is a licensed professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders. All audiologists at Ontario Hearing Centers have completed their Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree.

Audiology is the branch of medical science which deals with hearing, hearing disorders, and balance issues.  It’s a profession that uses the knowledge of hearing, sound, and balance to treat and rehabilitate patients who suffer from related disorders.

Audiology is a diverse scientific and medical field where audiologists can be found working in schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practices. It has seen a rapid growth in the past several years due to increasing technological changes.

Audiologist

In the simplest possible terms, an audiologist is a hearing doctor that provides hearing services to both adults and children. Their job is to help patients with anything related to their hearing, including, but not limited to, evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and educating their patients on hearing loss. If you think your hearing may be problematic on any level, an audiologist can help you.

Administering Hearing Tests

Administering hearing tests is one of the most common services an audiologist provides. This practice allows them to get precise data on the status of your hearing, and if you require any special treatment. They provide a variety of hearing treatment, such as fitting hearing aids, programming hearing implants, customizing sound protection, aural rehabilitation and counseling.

Practice Areas

Audiologists often work in hospitals and through private practices, but they also can be found working in K-12 schools, universities, and even military hospitals. Since they are educated to treat nearly all types of hearing loss, they will know how to best advise you based on the specific nature of your hearing.

Requirements to Become an Audiologist

Audiologists have a rigorous educational path. Following a bachelors degree, often times in communication disorders, audiologists are required to pursue a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree. Typically this is a four year post graduate degree program.

In addition to obtaining an Au.D., ,Audiologists also need to be licensed by their individual states. States often require Audiologists to pass written and/or participating exams, as well as obtain annual continuing education hours.

Meet Your Audiology Team

The audiologists of Ontario Hearing Centers are dedicated to providing quality hearing services in Rochester, NY. We provide the world’s most advanced hearing technologies, personalized audiological care, and solutions for your hearing loss.

Dr. Elizabeth Orlando

Audiologist

Dr. John Mcnamara

Audiologist

Dr. Andrea Segmond

Audiologist

Dr.Carly Willmes

Audiologist