Hearing tests are performed by licensed audiologists in our office and usually last 30 minutes. If you are experiencing hearing problems, pain in the ear, tinnitus, dizziness or vertigo, our doctors typically will or have recommended a hearing test for you.

The Audiological Examination typically involves 3 basic steps:

A basic visual examination of the ear canal and ear drum.

Immittance testing: this exam is an automatic test which determines the mobility of the ear drum and the functioning of the middle ear space, as well as testing certain neural pathways and middle ear reflexes.

A hearing test containing 2 procedures: a threshold test which involves responding to tones of varying volume and pitch, and the testing of speech understanding using words.

What is an Audiologist?
An Audiologist is a professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss. Audiologists have extensive training and skills to evaluate the hearing of adults, infants and children of all ages. Audiologists conduct a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual’s hearing problem. Audiologists present a variety of treatment options to patients with hearing impairment. Audiologists dispense and fit hearing aids, administer tests of balance to evaluate dizziness and provide hearing rehabilitation training.

Why should someone with a hearing loss be evaluated by an Audiologist?
Audiologists hold Master’s or Doctoral Degrees from accredited universities with special training in the prevention, identification, assessment and non-medical treatment of hearing disorders. Audiologists are required to complete a full-time internship and pass a demanding national competency examination. By virtue of their graduate education, professional certification and licensure, audiologists are the most qualified professionals to perform hearing tests, refer patients for medical treatment and provide hearing rehabilitation services.

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