Hearing evaluations are the essential first step in your hearing loss treatment journey. If you’re ready to begin but find the process of scheduling an appointment intimidating, we’ve compiled a step-by-step guide to empower you to seek the help you need.
Why You Need a Hearing Evaluation
A hearing evaluation will determine the degree of your hearing loss, what you can hear well and what you struggle with. It can identify the type and cause of your hearing loss and inform you of the best way to treat your symptoms. Consider your hearing test results to be your hearing prescription.
If you—or your loved ones—have noticed that your hearing isn’t what it used to be, you shouldn’t delay seeking help. Untreated hearing loss can have significant effects on your overall health, from increased stroke risk to decreased mental health, as well as lead to social isolation and a loss of independence. Only about one in every five adults with hearing difficulties seeks help, and those who do sometimes wait upwards of ten years before they do so.
Choosing an Audiologist
Your audiologist will be your partner in your hearing loss journey. You want a hearing health professional with whom you can build a relationship and trust to look after your hearing health. Some things you want to look for are:
- Credentials
- Location
- Online reviews
- General demeanor
- Also consider if you’ll need your audiologist to have a specialty, such as pediatrics, tinnitus therapy or balance disorders.
Scheduling Your Appointment by Phone
Scheduling an appointment at North Alabama ENT Associates over the phone couldn’t be easier. Your steps are:
- Call us at (256) 536-9300.
- Tell our friendly office staff that you are interested in scheduling an appointment for a hearing evaluation.
- Our staff will give you our availability and take your information.
- Show up on the day of your appointment!
Scheduling Your Appointment Online
You can also use our website to contact North Alabama ENT Associates.
- Navigate to any page on our practice website.
- Find the dark blue “Contact Us Today!” box. If you’re on mobile, it will be at the bottom of the page. If you’re on a computer, it will be on the right side of the screen.
- Fill out the boxes requesting your name, email and phone number.
- Select “Hearing” from the “Select Department” drop-down menu.
- Verify that you’re a human by selecting the icon requested (e.g., plane, heart, tree).
- One of our staff members will be in contact with you shortly to initiate scheduling an appointment!
We look forward to meeting with you and starting this journey. Give us a call today!