SPECIALISTS WHO TREAT AND COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDIOLOGY EVALUATIONS AND HEARING AIDS
The audiologists in the Adult Audiology Division of the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University School of Medicine provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for patients 18 years and older. We offer extensive diagnostic audiological services to determine the causes of hearing loss. We also provide state-of-the-art analytical procedures and fitting of hearing aids.
Central Institute for the Deaf
The Central Institute for the Deaf (CID) adult clinical care is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. All of adult audiology is known as CID at Washington University. State-of-the-art care is available at all three of our locations, Center for Advanced Medicine, Central Institute for the Deaf and the West County Office.
Additional information and resources are available on the Audiology web site.
We have three conveniently located offices in St Louis City and County.
CENTER FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE
4921 Parkview Place
Forest Park and Euclid Avenues
St. Louis, MO 63110
FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: (314) 362-7489
FAX 314-367-7346
CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
4560 Clayton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: (314) 747-7100 or 1-800-437-5430.
TTD is (314) 747-7151
WEST COUNTY OFFICE
605 Old Ballas Road, Suite 124
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: (314) 362-7509 or 800-437-5430
FAX 314-432-8208
Audiology Treatment Team includes:
Michael Valente, Ph.D., Director of Adult Audiology
Center for Advanced Medicine
Diane Duddy, M.S.
Robert Mareing, Au.D.
Judy Peterein, M.S.
Steve Smith, Au.D.
Central Institute for the Deaf
Amanda Ortmann, M.S.
West County
Robert Mareing, Au.D.
Jennifer Listenberger, Au.D. Patients may be referred by their family physician, otologist (ear specialist) or a social agency. Self-referral is also accepted.
The clinicians provide diagnostic evaluations for about 850 patients/month and conduct hearing aid consultation and fittings for about 70 patients/month. Most of our patients come from about a thirty mile radius of St. Louis. Some patients, however, travel to our center from across the country.
What is the Washington University advantage?
The Audiology Division of the Department of Otolaryngology is directed by Michael Valente, Ph.D. whose clinical expertise and research is highly regarded by both professional and patient communities. All clinical audiologists in the Division have extensive training and experience in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology. Our patients have the benefit of being seen by licensed and certified audiologists who participate in continuing education programs on a monthly basis.
The procedures we use to evaluate a patient's hearing ability with hearing aids are very comprehensive and, in fact, have become the model adopted by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association.
An active research laboratory allows us to bring the newest technology to hearing aid selection, adjustment, and fitting. We offer a special group class on how to use and care for your new hearing aids.
Information on learning to use other assistive listening devices is also part of the program. This class helps patients become more successful hearing aid users. There is also a hearing assistive technology display called "Simply the Best" located at the Center for Advanced Medicine office. This display has a variety of working models of hearing assistive devices for use with or without hearing aids to help improve your hearing.
Because our audiologists have no financial ties to the hearing aids they recommend, you can be assured that you are receiving unbiased professional care. If you choose to get a second opinion, we will be pleased to refer you to other professionals.
With three convenient locations, competitive pricing on hearing aids, a 30-day trial on hearing aids, the Audiology Division offers the best in personalized, professional care.
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Additional information on hearing loss, new hearing aid technologies, and resources are available at the Audiology web site. Learn about the latest in hearing evaluation and diagnostic testing available at Washington University's Adult Audiology practice.
Training and support groups
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) is for people with tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear) and hyperacusis (abnormally strong reactions to sound.
They participate in a multi-session program that meets for an hour every six months. Most people attend 3-4 sessions.
TRT involves the use of low-level sounds which are presented with sound generators, hearing aids and/or environmental sounds. No drugs or medications are used.
The goal of the tinnitus and hyperacusis management program is to evaluate and manage the disorder so that it is no longer a problem in your life. Since insurance does not cover tinnitus retraining therapy, our patients pay for this training themselves.
Support groups and aural rehabilitation and training are available to patients who need extra assistance in specific situations. Sessions are held individually or with a family member or friend.
Rehabilitation includes teaching communication strategies, auditory training, and life-adjustment counseling. Individual assessments for assistive listening devices for telephone, television, theaters, churches, and noisy environments are provided.
For more information, visit the Audiology Consumer Information web page.