Peninsula Hearing Center (619) 569-1937 San Diego, CA (858) 768-0454 La Jolla, CA

You Are Not an Audiologist?

There are multiple careers in the field of

audiology, the study of hearing. Patients are

often surprised to learn that when they go to

see their hearing specialists, they may not be a

licensed audiologist, or doctor of audio logical

medicine.

Not all clinics employ audiologists, but all

clinics employ hearing specialists, who may not

be diagnosticians in their fields but can check for hearing loss and

connect you to the next link in the chain.

Hearing specialists can also refer you to an audiologist if they feel

there is a greater need to check on the structures or health of the

internal ear. They act as the go between for audiologists and

hearing aid providers to make sure you see exactly who you need

to see in order to hear better.

They’re quite competent and have adequate schooling so you

shouldn’t be nervous about finding out if they can actually help

you in the absence of an audiologist. They can also tell if a child

should be referred to an audiologist for more involved testing if it

seems like a child’s natural hearing ability is at risk.

You can rest at ease knowing that no matter who sees you for

your hearing problem, you will and should be taken seriously and

well cared for. After all, that’s what you want anyway.

Call us today or visit our website or watch our videos on YouTube.