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Your comprehensive ear-to-brain evaluation and consultation will last between 45-90 minutes (we allow up to 90 min, in case the results indicate you need to begin treatment).

To begin your appointment, we will perform video otoscopy, which allows us and you to see inside your ear canal, and then we’ll remove any blockage as needed.

1. 10-min cognitive screener to see how your brain processes sensory information.

2. Tympanometry and otoacoustic emission assess the physical health status of both your middle-ear (behind the eardrum) and your inner ear (cochlea). Combining these initial data measures, we will be able to diagnose if you have “hearing loss,” a Progressive Degenerative Disorder.

3. Sound perception exam (audiogram) takes place in the sound proof booth, and finally allows us to assign the exact “stage” of your hearing loss and identify your treatment plan’s exact prescription needs. We’ll check your hearing acuity across a full spectrum of pitches, and your speech recognition ability in quiet and in background noise. If you have tinnitus, we will assess or pitch-match that as well.

This is a conversation that allows our audiologist to get to know YOU, what your lifestyle is, where you are having trouble hearing, and what your expectations are for the appointment. Depending on the results of our comprehensive diagnostics and audiogram, we likely will make a treatment plan recommendation same-day.

Treatment plan subscription purchase is our most often opted-for payment option, which removes the barrier of needing an up-front lump sum typical with most other practices. Subscription purchase begins at $179/mo. on average. (Monthly rates may be lower or higher based on applicable health plan benefits, credit score, or the amount of initial deposit you put down; our office will run a complimentary pre-verification of benefits for each individual to offer custom quotes). Lump sum purchase is also available if preferred. Remember, catching and treating this Progressive Degenerative Disorder (hearing loss & tinnitus) as soon as possible reduces your risks for, and slows the progression of cognitive decline, dementia, tinnitus and traumatic falls!