Audiologists are highly educated (with master's and doctoral degrees), health care professionals qualified to do a thorough evaluation of your hearing. The audiologist can determine the type and degree of hearing loss and whether or not you can be helped by hearing aids and, if so, what type of hearing aid would be best for you. Based on the results of a professional evaluation, the audiologist will recommend a treatment program to assist you with your communication needs and may recommend a medical evaluation, when indicated.
Ear Specialist (Ear,
Nose and Throat Physician - Otolaryngologist, Otologist,
ENT)
Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with health issues of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing aid specialists assess hearing and select, fit and dispense hearing aids. They provide instruction in the use and care of hearing aids and related devices to enhance communication. The nationally accepted credential for hearing aid specialists is board certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.(BC-HIS.) Hearing aid specialists are licensed or registered in all states.
