What exactly does an audiologist do?
When the people around you mention that they notice a problem; then I think it’s time to check out your hearing. Many people do not notice how much hearing loss they have because it happens gradually. I think the best first step is to visit your own doctor, General Practitioner/Primary Care. There are many causes of hearing loss, and so an exam by a physician is a safe first step. Your doctor can refer you to a specialist; either an Ear-Nose-Throat doctor (sometimes a Neurologist as well) or an Audiologist. Make sure that the person you are referred to accepts your insurance. An Audiologist is a person who has been trained to evaluate hearing, diagnose causes of hearing loss, and provide treatments for hearing loss-including hearing aids. They usually have at least a Master’s Degree, and are licensed in most states-be sure to check to make sure the Audiologist has an active license without any complaints; most States regulate this. I highly recommend using and Audiologist who is certif
