Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Treatment in New Jersey
Let Us Help You Regain Your Hearing
Do you feel frustrated when you have a hard time hearing conversations? Do you often ask people to repeat things to you? At Hackensack Meridian Health, we understand the challenges that come with hearing loss, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Our team of doctoral-level licensed professional audiologists specializes in comprehensive care for hearing loss, auditory processing issues, tinnitus, balance problems and cochlear implants. No matter your age, we provide state-of-the-art diagnostics and personalized treatment plans to address your unique needs.
Putting Your Needs First
The mission of Hackensack Meridian Health’s Audiology Services is to provide top-quality hearing health care services for patients of all ages. We know that hearing loss is overwhelming, so we offer evening appointments and walk-in emergency services to accommodate your busy schedule and urgent needs.
Comprehensive Services Tailored to You
From babies to older adults, our licensed audiologists offer a wide range of non-invasive, painless services to evaluate and address hearing disorders. Whether you need a hearing aid fitting, tinnitus treatment, or balance assessment, we're here to help you regain control of your hearing and your life.
Our programs focus on:
- Hearing and auditory processing evaluations
- Fittings of custom device hearing aids and assistive listening devices
- Hearing aid maintenance and accessories
- Tinnitus evaluation and treatment
- Balance assessment
- Cochlear implants
When Should You See an Audiologist?
Our audiologists provide hearing loss and affordable hearing solutions for patients who are experiencing any of these symptoms:
- Difficulty following conversations
- Difficulty understanding words against background noise or in a crowd
- Changes in behavior, such as withdrawing from or avoiding social settings
- Turning up the volume of the television or radio
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)
What to Expect from Your Audiology Evaluation
Our main goal is to help you live your best life by improving your hearing, balance and communication. The first step is to assess your hearing needs through a comprehensive hearing evaluation.
During the appointment, our audiologists will take the time to get to know you and your unique situation. We'll walk you through the process step-by-step. We'll ask about your lifestyle, what features you need in hearing technology, and even your budget. Our audiologists want to give you the support that fits your life perfectly.
Hearing Devices and Treatment Options
Based on the results of your hearing evaluation, we can provide custom-fitted prescription hearing aids and other audiology services. Our treatment options include:
- Assistive alerting devices: Depending on the level of hearing loss, you may benefit from an assistive alerting device that uses a flashing light, a vibration, or an amplified sound.
- Assistive listening devices (ALDs): Personal hand-held amplifiers that can help you communicate in one-to-one conversations.
- Auditory processing tests: A battery of tests designed to identify those individuals with difficulty processing auditory information.
- Balance and vestibular treatment: Our audiologists can help evaluate and treat issues with the balance system in the ear.
- Cochlear implants: An electronic device that sends signals to the auditory nerve and may be used for people with severe hearing loss.
- Tinnitus treatment: Our specialists offer evaluation and treatment plans for tinnitus and sensitivity to loud noises.
Don't let hearing loss hold you back any longer – schedule an appointment with our team at Hackensack Meridian Health today.
Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health for Hearing Loss Treatment?
We are ready to assist you with your hearing and balance needs, from comprehensive audiology evaluations to diagnostic hearing aid selection and fittings. When you choose Hackensack Meridian Health, you get access to:
Experienced and compassionate specialists: Our highly qualified, doctoral-level licensed and certified audiologists care about you and your quality of life. They use state-of-the-art equipment to customize services to meet your individual needs.
An award-winning program: Our Center for Audiology in Edison is part of the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report. JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is ranked among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals.
Personalized care, close to home: We understand the importance of convenience and accessibility when it comes to your health care needs. With multiple locations throughout New Jersey and evening appointments available, we strive to make it easy for you to access the expert audiology care you deserve right in your community.
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Having worn hearing aids since her early 40s for hereditary nerve damage in her inner ears, Frayda knew she needed a volume boost in 2019 when it became increasingly difficult to function at her husband’s busy oral surgery practice, which she manages.
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