What is an Audiologist?

An audiologist is one who has obtained a graduate or doctoral degree in hearing science and disorders. Although not Medical doctors, they can evaluate hearing sensitivity for all ages and alert physicians if a hearing problem warrants medical or surgical attention.

Many audiologists also dispense hearing aids and specialize in customizing aural rehabilitation programs to help individuals with hearing impairment more easily become reacquainted with the world of sound. Since hearing aids alone cannot solve all hearing problems, these programs may include speech reading (lip-reading) practice, counseling and the setting of realistic expectations.

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