Center for Hearing The Center for Hearing serves all age groups - infants to adults. Our services include: - Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations
- Tympanograms
- Acoustic Reflex and Decay Screening
- Balance/Electronystagmography (ENG)
- Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) tests
We also offer evaluations, fittings and repair of hearing aids.
Location and Appointments
12350 S. Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL. 60423
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To schedule a Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) or Balance/Electronystagmography (ENG) call 708.684.1000.
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To schedule a hearing aid related service such as a repair, evaluation or fitting call 708.684.3000.
The benefits of this center
The purpose of the diagnostic tests is to evaluate the extent of hearing loss. Once this is determined, appropriate steps can be made to help patients enhance their communication
How to begin the program
For all diagnostic testing, a physician referral is required
The stages of the program
- Stage 1: Patient will have a comprehensive hearing evaluation to determine the extent of hearing loss
- Stage 2: The audiologist will consult with the referring physician to discuss
their findings.
- Stage 3: Patients will go through a hearing aid evaluation to determine which
hearing device best serves their needs.
- Stage 4: Patient will be fitted for a hearing aid.
Please note: Not all patients will need to go through all four stages.
The team
Licensed and certified audiologists.
Insurance coverage
Diagnostic testing is usually covered by insurance, however in most cases,
hearing aid services are not covered. Please consult your insurance provider
for more details.
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