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ADC
Audiology
12221 MoPac Expressway North
(map)
2nd Floor, North Entrance
Austin, TX 78758
512/901.4808
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The Audiology Department of The Austin Diagnostic Clinic
is committed to providing
you and your family the best care using the latest technology.
You may be referred
by a physician or you may contact the Audiology Department directly by calling 512/901-4808.
What is an Audiologist?
An Audiologist is someone who specializes in the study of
hearing and balance disorders. This includes the entire hearing mechanism from the
outer ear, middle ear bones, cochlea to central auditory processing problems.
An
Audiologist holds at least a masters degree from a nationally accredited university.
ADC audiologists are licensed to practice in Texas and hold a Certificate of Clinical
Competency in Audiology or are a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
People are referred to an audiologist for diagnostic testing of the auditory
system (hearing), the vestibular system ( balance mechanism), and/or rehabilitation of a hearing loss. The reason for these
visits may include difficulty hearing, ear pain, ringing in the ears, balance problems, or
screening hearing of newborns at risk for hearing loss.
Your First Audiology Visit
New patients receive an audiological evaluation to determine
the status of their middle ear system and to diagnose any potential hearing loss. If
there is a hearing loss, another test will determine what part of the hearing mechanism is
responsible for the loss. Unless other arrangements have been made, payment for
services is requested at time of visit. Many audiology services are covered by
insurance.
Audiology Services
The Audiology Department of The Austin Diagnostic
Clinic provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for all ages from
newborns to geriatrics. These services include:
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Hearing Testing
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Immittance Testing (evaluating middle ear disorders)
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Electronystagmography (balance testing)
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Auditory Brainstem Response (evaluating the hearing nerve)
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Otoacoustic Emissions (evaluates inner ear function)
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Hearing Rehabilitation
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Hearing Instrument Dispensing
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Conventional Hearing Instruments
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Digital Hearing Instruments
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Hearing Instruments Repair
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Providers:
Penny Barron, M.A.-C.C.C.A.
Janet Weinart, AuD, C.C.C.A.
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