AUDIOLOGY & HEARING SERVICES

When you have a hearing or dizziness problem, you want the very best experts caring for you. A certified audiologist such as Karen E. Padgett, CCC-A, Katherine M. Hipps, AuD, Thomas G. Bocchino, AuD. or Gary Friedman, M.S. has the knowledge to accurately evaluate your hearing  and balance systems and provide the best treatment options for you .

Our board-certified audiologists have the latest hearing aid technology and vestibular testing to address almost every problem. They offer analog, programmable analog, and new digital devices to fit a wide range of patients. From proper fitting to follow-up counseling, our professionals will work for your best interests every step of the way.  And, at ENT Carolina, you have access to board certified physicians, who provide comprehensive otologic services for adults and children. 

Our audiology department features:

• Complete audiological testing from newborns to adults
• Hearing aid evaluation, counseling and fitting
• Aural rehabilitation
• Vestibular testing for dizziness
• Hearing loss prevention (custom ear plugs)
• Community education programs

Our "Patient Education" contains the following AAO-HNS brochures on the following ear related topics:

• Baby's Hearing
• Cochlear Implant
• Cholesteatoma
• Dizziness
• Earache and Otitis Media
• Ear and Altitude
• Ear Noise
• Ear Wax
• Hearing Protection
• Hearing Test in 5 minutes
• Meniere's Disease
• Why do we fall?

Other Valuable Links:

• American Academy of Audiology (Audiology news and current research)
• American Tinnitus Association (Tinnitus self-help)
• Turn it to the Left (Noise induced hearing loss and general audiology information)
• HearingLoss.org (Great resource for hearing aid candidates)
• ASHA (information on dizziness, hearing loss, tinnitus)
• Hearing Aid Manufacturers:  Starkey, Siemens, Phonak