What Does an Audiologist Do?

Audiologists are health care professionals who identify, assess and manage disorders of hearing, balance and other neural systems.

What can an audiologist diagnose?

Audiologists are experts who can help to prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing and balance disorders for people of all ages.
  • Hearing Loss – Evaluate and treat hearing, balance, and tinnitus disorders.
  • Hearing Aids/Assistive Technology – Select and custom-fit hearing aids and assistive technology.

Is an audiologist a real doctor?

An audiologist is a licensed hearing health care professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children. You can think of an audiologist primarily as a “hearing doctor.” Most audiologists have completed a doctor of audiology (Au.

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