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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.
This is the reason audiologists are recognized by
the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) to
provide services for individuals with |
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Dr. Lowder conducting a hearing test
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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
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