Diagnostic Services
Pediatric and adult evaluations include pure tone testing, speech audiometry, middle ear analysis, electrophysiological tests and sound field testing. We have special expertise in pediatric and difficult-to-test persons. Central auditory processing screening is provided.
Audiology staff can provide comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services for:
- hearing disorders;
- outpatients and inpatients;
- newborns, infants, toddlers, children and adults;
- a multidisciplinary approach of care; and,
- assessment of the severity of the hearing loss.
Experienced, licensed audiologists are also available to discuss personal needs and recommend appropriate hearing solutions, including an estimate of cost independent of dispensing.
Unique Services
- Audiologic evaluation for all ages ranging from newborns to geriatric populations
- Affordable hearing aids to private pay patients and those on Medicaid
- Providing hearing aid technologies in the Capital Region for more than 20 years
- TransEar hearing device for people with unilateral deafness
- Considerable experience in fitting hearing aids to geriatric populations
- Experienced provider for assessing individuals with special needs or disabilities
- Provide hearing screenings for Headstart in Albany County and work with graduate interns from the College of St. Rose
- Consultation for tinnitus (a recent hearing test is required)
Areas Assessed
- Hearing loss: sensorineural, conductive, mixed or possible retrocochlear
- Independent diagnostic approach
- Hearing aid evaluations
- Consultation for communication needs, including speech reading and assistive technology
- Noise induced hearing loss and treatment options
Who Is Evaluated and Treated?
- Newborns to geriatrics
- Age-related hearing loss, including young adults
- Pediatric audiology-specialists, including testing and hearing aids
- Noise induced hearing loss
- Consultation for tinnitus (a hearing evaluation is needed)
- Unilateral hearing loss
- Special needs populations, developmentally delayed and physically challenged
- Nursing home patients