What is an audiologist?
Doctors of Audiology are doctoral-level healthcare professionals who specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing hearing, balance, and tinnitus.
Audiologists are the experts in hearing.
An audiologist holds a doctoral-level degree (Au.D., Ph.D., or Sc.D.) in audiology — the science of hearing, balance, and related disorders. Audiologists complete a four-year graduate program after their bachelor's degree, including hands-on clinical training under licensed audiologists.
Unlike a "hearing aid specialist," an audiologist is trained to diagnose underlying medical conditions, identify when a referral to an ENT or neurologist is needed, and manage the full spectrum of hearing and balance disorders — from infant hearing screenings to complex adult cases.
- Doctoral-level education in hearing science
- Board certification through national audiology bodies
- Diagnostic authority to identify medical conditions
- Independent practice — the only hearing professional licensed to provide the full scope of audiology care
The full scope of hearing care
Comprehensive testing
Diagnostic hearing evaluations using calibrated equipment in a sound-treated booth.
Hearing aid fitting
Selection, programming, and Real-Ear-Measurement-verified fitting of hearing aids.
Tinnitus management
Sound-therapy programs, counseling, and FDA-approved treatments like Lenire.
Auditory processing
Evaluations and therapy for children and adults with auditory processing disorder (APD).
Balance & vestibular
Assessment and management of dizziness related to the inner ear.
Custom hearing protection
Custom musician's monitors, swim plugs, and noise-protection earpieces.
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