Audiology

Overview

Audiologists care for patients with hearing loss and related conditions.

According to the Audiology Foundation of America, being deaf or hard of hearing is the third most common chronic health condition in the United States. Although hearing loss is most common in people over the age of 60, it can affect anyone.

Our world-class audiologists, in association with field-leading doctors and surgeons at UR Medicine, provide patients with a complete range of services using the latest techniques and technologies.

UR Medicine's Approach

At UR Medicine Audiology, we provide comprehensive and collaborative services and resources to patients, families, healthcare professionals and the community to address a wide range of problems associated with hearing and auditory processing. Our large team of audiologists work at multiple locations across the Rochester region to ensure you always have access to the best care possible.

Some of the most common conditions our audiologists treat include:

Hearing loss in adults and children, including both noise-induced and aging-related
Auditory processing disorders
Balance disorders
Tinnitus and hyperacusis

Our experts also specialize in:

Hearing Aids
Cochlear implants
Bone conduction hearing aids
Auditory brainstem response testing
Newborn hearing screenings/re-screenings
Musician's earplugs
Hearing protection devices
Swim plugs

Hearing Aid Walk-in Clinic

To make our care as accessible as possible, we offer walk-in hours to established UR Medicine Audiology patients at the following locations:

Clinton Woods — Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Greece — Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Patients cannot be seen for walk-in service if they have not had a scheduled appointment with their audiologist within the past two years. However, we will examine the device(s) at the walk-in clinic if a follow-up appointment with an audiologist is made at the same time. If this appointment is cancelled, future visits to the walk-in clinic will not be allowed.

Walk-in Clinic Services

Minor hearing aid problems and cleaning needs
Plugged receiver tube or wax guard
Replacements for batter door, tone hook, filament line, or earmold tubing
In-the-ear hearing aid shell repair
Supply purchase (such as):

What Sets Us Apart?

Supported by the latest technologies, our hearing professionals approach each patient's unique challenges with specialized expertise in the areas of:

Clinical research
Conservation
Education
Evaluation
Identification
Prevention
Treatment

Each member of our team at UR Medicine Audiology holds a master’s degree or higher and is New York State-licensed and nationally certified in audiology. Our providers engage in extensive research and are dedicated to advancing knowledge and expanding treatment options.