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The majority of adults with hearing problems can be
fully and most appropriately served by an audiologist. Hearing loss in adults is
generally not a medical condition - meaning that in the majority of cases, medical or surgical treatment
will not provide relief to patients. Published studies conducted at the Vanderbilt University
School of Medicine, the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit have confirmed
that approximately 80% of adult patients with hearing problems cannot benefit from medical or
surgical treatment, but can be helped with hearing aids.
Audiologists are the only hearing professionals trained specifically in the measurement of hearing
loss and the rehabilitation of the hearing impaired.
Our audiologists have earned a Doctor of Audiology, Au.D., from an accredited university.
Audiologists are the only hearing professionals required to pass a national standardized exam. |
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Dr. Lowder conducting a hearing test
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This is the reason audiologists are recognized by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) to
provide services for individuals with hearing disorders including diagnostics, corrective
services, supplies and equipment. Also, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that evaluation and
rehabilitation services to children with hearing loss be conducted by an audiologist. Most
insurance companies insist that hearing evaluations be conducted by an audiologist. |
