Specialties
Associated Audiologists, Inc., is Kansas City's leader in audiologic care for hearing and balance disorders. The practice was established in 1985 by Dr. Jim Wise, and it is currently owned and operated by Tim Steele, Ph.D., FAAA, president.
Today, it has grown to include multiple doctoral-level audiologists and six convenient locations to serve you. The audiologists have Allied Health Staff privileges at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's/Cushing Hospital and Saint Luke's Hospital East, specializing in:
Hearing Diagnostics
Hearing Aids
Tinnitus
Dizziness and Balance Disorders
The Associated Audiologists Team features professionals who use advanced diagnostic and verification technology to diagnose and treat hearing loss. The practice offers digital hearing products from the world's most respected manufacturers backed by unparalleled service.
Associated Audiologists are leaders in local, regional and national professional audiology associations. All members of the Associated Audiologists staff are Fellows of the American Academy of Audiology, certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, and are frequent presenters at educational conferences and support groups.
Fellows of the American Academy of Audiology American Speech-Language Hearing Association
History
Established in 1985.
Currently owned by Timothy C. Steele, Ph.D., President, the practice was established more than 30+ years ago by Dr. James A. Wise, Ph.D., President Emeritus.
Meet the Business Owner: Tim S.
Timothy C. Steele, Ph.D., President
Timothy C. Steele, Ph.D., president of Associated Audiologists, Inc., has extensive experience in the field of audiology. He is a clinical assistant professor and has an ad hoc graduate faculty appointment at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he teaches audiology coursework and he provides clinical instruction for audiology programs in the region. He earned his doctorate of philosophy in audiology degree from the University of Kansas. Dr. Steele's research interests and passion are in the areas of hearing loss rehabilitation and hearing aids.