Audiology

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People with hearing, dizziness and balance problems can find expert help at the Mayo Clinic Division of Audiology. Mayo Clinic is a leader in audiology services. It has one of the largest audiology practices in the world, with nearly 40 audiologists committed to providing individualized, comprehensive care at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. In Minnesota and Wisconsin, the Mayo Clinic Health System brings audiology services to dozens of communities.

Expertise and experience

Each year, more than 23,000 people with some form of hearing loss are diagnosed and treated at Mayo Clinic. Our audiology specialists are experienced with hearing and balance problems, from the common to the serious and complex. They listen to you before arriving at a diagnosis and proposing solutions using the most current technology. They are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or by the American Board of Audiology (ABA), use best practices and adhere to the ASHA/ABA code of ethics.

Our audiologists are supported by hearing aid technicians who are highly skilled in maintaining and repairing hearing aids.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report.

Research and innovation

Audiologists at Mayo Clinic are nationally recognized leaders in the field. They work with the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense and various industries to develop new and better ways for people with hearing, dizziness or balance problems to function on a day-to-day basis.

A team focused on you

Audiologists work with ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists, as well as doctors in family medicine, preventive medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, occupational medicine, pediatrics and other specialties. With this team-based approach, audiologists and allied health staff trained in caring for people with hearing loss and balance problems work together to provide exactly the care you need.

Comprehensive care

Audiology services fall under three general areas:

• Comprehensive hearing (audiological) evaluations for medical diagnosis, monitoring, hearing conservation and hearing loss management.
• Comprehensive vestibular and balance assessments.
• Comprehensive audiological rehabilitation services to facilitate the use of residual or restored hearing and the use of technology to augment interpersonal communication.

Our audiology specialists offer a full range of diagnostic hearing evaluations, including comprehensive evaluations for people of all ages. Services also include hearing monitoring and conservation services for people with particular needs, such as musicians, executives and people undergoing treatments that affect hearing. Not all services are available at each location. Please confirm when you request an appointment.

Our audiologists use advanced, nonmedical methods to help manage hearing, dizziness and balance problems. Mayo Clinic ear, nose and throat (ENT)/head and neck specialists treat medical conditions that cause hearing loss, dizziness or imbalance and offer a full range of surgical services and procedures. Not all services are available at each location. Please confirm when you request an appointment.

Conditions treated include:

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. In Audiology, more than 30 clinical audiologists are on the team and work with the doctors listed here.

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Specialists in audiology at Mayo Clinic are organized into teams to enhance collaboration, research and patient care.

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

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