Your hearing is precious and deserves the highest quality care, so it is important that you choose a Doctor of Audiology as the key provider on your hearing health team. (Look for the credentials AuD behind the name, or ask “Will an Audiologist conduct a diagnostic evaluation of my hearing?”) Audiologist providers typically work in

Audiologists are the primary healthcare professionals with the expertise to evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage hearing loss. They can also be licensed to prescribe, fit, and dispense hearing aids when appropriate. Audiologists typically hold a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree, and must meet strict national clinical competency requirements and pass rigorous testing. It can be

Will I be seen by a Doctor of Audiology and receive a comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluation? Will my hearing be tested in a regulation, ANSI-certified sound booth? (The sound booth should be completely sound-proof since background noise could affect test results and the accuracy of diagnosis.) Is all testing equipment calibrated to strict specifications annually