Services

Diagnostic hearing evaluation

Adults of all ages, children with speech/language delays, newborns who fail the hospital hearing screening, industrial workers who have been notified of changes in their hearing, patients receiving chemotherapy treatment that need hearing monitoring – any patient who suspects hearing loss is completely evaluated to determine the degree and type of hearing loss.  Tone testing, speech testing, middle ear testing and inner ear testing are all part of a complete evaluation.

Electrophysiological Hearing Measurement

Distortion product otoacoustic emission testing is an objective measure that assesses outer hair cell function in the cochlea. The outer hair cells are responsible for amplifying sounds before neural transmission occurs.

Hearing Aid – Hearing Device Consultation

Deciding what type of hearing device is appropriate is a team effort between the patient and audiologist. It is very important to know what the specific needs the patient has - the audiogram by itself cannot decide the best hearing aid to try. Together we determine the technology level and style that best suits your needs by using functional assessment tools. In addition, all hearing devices may be tried without obligation to assure you of a satisfactory outcome.

Hearing Aid Repair

We repair all makes and models of hearing aids.  Most repairs will come with a new warranty against defects.  Re-programming is available on most models of hearing aids for patients who have purchased devices elsewhere.

Real Ear Measurement and Visible Speech Mapping

Patient feedback is critical to decide how the overall adjustment to amplification is progressing; just as important is an objective measurement to ascertain that the hearing device is performing the way it is programmed to. This type of testing, with specialized equipment, is used to confirm that the hearing device fitting is appropriate for your hearing loss.

Tinnitus Evaluation and Management

In addition to behavioral audiometric measures, including high frequency audiometry and/or electrophysiological testing, functional assessment is extremely valuable to determine what type of tinnitus management would benefit a given individual. Tinnitus treatment may include: education/information about what tinnitus is and what current theories are; hearing aids; tinnitus re-training therapy; noise generation treatment. Up to date tinnitus information is provided.

Central Auditory Processing Disorder - (C)APD evaluation

A customized behavioral and/or electrophysiological test battery is provided to school age children (7 or older) and adults who are suspected of having possible (C)APD. Input from other disciplines (educational, psychological, speech/language, medical) is considered vital to fully diagnosis (C)APD disorders and provide recommendations for treatment. Appointments are scheduled only after telephone consultation with Dr. Mallory.  

Cerumen removal

Otoscopic inspection will determine if wax build up has occurred. If the amount of cerumen will interfere with obtaining valid test measurements, the patient will be advised. Dr. Mallory has been trained to remove ear wax using irrigation, instrumentation, and suction. If the wax build up is severe, it may be recommended that the patient see a physician specialist for removal.

Video Otoscopy

Specialized equipment that allows us to not only see but record and capture what condition your ear canals, ear drums or hearing aids are in. 

Hearing conservation programs for industry

Customized hearing conservation programs, including baseline and annual audiometric evaluation are available for small to mid-sized local companies. Record keeping is maintained; recommendations provided for type of hearing protection; and noise level measurements are provided on an as needed basis.