Audiologists are highly trained professionals who hold doctoral degrees in audiology from accredited universities and are specialists in the prevention, identification, assessment and non-medical treatment of hearing and balance disorders in adults and children.

When concerned about hearing health, an Audiologist will conduct a comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessment using specialized equipment to obtain accurate results about hearing loss. Since hearing loss is only caused by medical problems 10% of the time, audiologists are educated to recognize all conditions and reasons for hearing loss and balance problems and when it is appropriate for a medical referral.

Audiologists will determine appropriate patient treatment by combining a complete history with a variety of specialized auditory and vestibular assessments. Then a comprehensive hearing aid evaluation will be used to determine which hearing aids are most appropriate for the patient. Some 90 to 95 percent of all cases of hearing loss can be significantly improved with hearing aids.

Audiologists use the most advanced computerized procedures and state-of-the-art equipment to individualize the fitting of hearing aids to a particular type of hearing loss. In addition to properly fitting hearing aids, an audiologist can provide follow-up care, hearing aid accessories and training for the patient and their family members.

The American Academy of Audiology guides its member audiologists with a rigid code of ethics requiring the highest standards of service and ethical business practices. The Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) is the designation of the professional doctorate in audiology.