AAI's Consumer Information

Hearing health care services can add tremendously to one’s quality of life. When you or a loved one experiences a hearing or communicative problem, it can add stress to any relationship. Thus, as a potential consumer of hearing care services we would like you to make informed choices. As a first step, you may wish to take a screening hearing test.

Take this short written test to determine a suspected hearing problem.

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If you feel like you may have a hearing problem you should receive a comprehensive audiologic evaluation. You should contact our main clinical office to schedule an appointment (410-944-3100). If you live outside the Baltimore area, then you can find a local audiologist by clicking here. Please note that almost all insurance carriers recognize the value of good hearing health care by providing it as part of their benefits (including Medicare).

An AUDIOLOGIST is a professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating hearing loss and balance problems. Audiologists have extensive training and skills to evaluate the hearing of adults, infants and children of all ages. Audiologists conduct a wide variety of procedures to determine the exact nature of an individual's hearing or balance problems. On the basis of the patient's medical history and the results of the audiologist's evaluation, a diagnosis is provided and a treatment plan is recommended. Audiologists dispense and fit hearing aids, administer procedures of balance to evaluate dizziness and provide hearing and vestibular rehabilitation. Audiologists refer patients to physicians when a hearing problem or balance problem requires medical or surgical treatment.

Why should I see an Audiologist?

Audiologists hold a Doctor of Audiology degree (Au.D.) from accredited universities with special training in the diagnosis, prevention and non-medical treatment of hearing and balance disorders. Audiologists are required to complete a full-time internship and pass a demanding national competency examination. By virtue of their graduate education and state licensure, audiologists are the most qualified professionals to treat and manage hearing or balance problems.

How do I locate an Audiologist?

In the Baltimore metropolitan area, contact one of our clinical offices. Audiologists throughout the United States can be found at one of the following locations:

As we are all aware in our daily lives, technology does not stand still. InSoundMedical has been developing an extended wear hearing aid that offers many unique advantages including enhanced sound quality. You can review their consumer site by clicking here. The New York Times has also written about this new technology and its advantages. Click here to view the article.

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