What is an Audiologist?

An Audiologist is a professional that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of people with hearing loss or balance problems.

Audiologists evaluate hearing, administer tests of balance to those with dizziness, dispense and service hearing aids, and provide hearing rehabilitation training. In addition, audiologists:

Hold a graduate degree in audiology.
Complete a clinical fellowship year.
Pass a national standardized test.
Receive special training in the prevention, identification, assessment and non-medical treatment of hearing disorders.
Provide complete hearing assessment services for all age groups and determine the best course of treatment.
Refer patients for medial treatment when necessary.

Both children and adults benefit from the services of an Audiologist. Learn more about audiology services for adults and children at Dr. Kane's office in Naples, FL.

If you notice a loss in your ability to hear what you used to be able to hear or your family member (child or adult) appears to have hearing problems, an audiologist can help. After a thorough assessment and evaluation, the audiologist can offer a variety of treatment options or refer you to a physician (should the condition require medical or surgical treatment).

What Exactly Do Audiologists Do?

Audiologists use specialized, calibrated equipment in soundproof rooms to conduct diagnostic audiologic tests. These specialists are trained to inspect the eardrum, identify buildup of earwax, and check for medically-related hearing problems through a variety of hearing tests.

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