This was the third time we had to visit for my Mom's hearing…read moreaid. She could not hear and the doctor is booked. Office clerk asked me to come in so she can take a look and every visit is top service!! Thank you!

My audiologist is Tricia Terlep. Can't say enough positive about my experience with her. She's a…read morelovely person to work with, knows her business, is attentive and patient. The office is clean and attractive and front desk staff are courteous.

Great service. Dr Miller worked with me to find an aid that matched my requirements for blue tooth…read moresupport and also worked with my Samsung cell. I had to find a new provider and visited several companies and their approach was basically this is what's available, take it. Many vendors only had support for Apple cell!! Dr Miller actually called a couple manufacturers and found one that had an aid that met my requirements. Highly recommend Kaplin Hearing, who now operate under HearUSA.

I tried a hearing aid last year and after the 2nd one failed the same way I returned it. It was a…read moremajor brand. Shame was I really wanted it because it supported 4 programs and multiple Bluetooth channels. Started visiting area Audiologists for my new hearing aids I've worn aids for over 20 years and know what I want and what to expect to pay. Shopping was so frustrating. Seemed most just wanted to sell you something and send you away. One had 4 brands that met my minimal requirements, but charged the exact same price for any of them! Finally stopped in Kaplan Hearing Center (now DBA HearUSA). The Audiologist Ms Miller listened to what I wanted and asked the right questions. I had my current hearing graph so no testing was required. She could see what I needed. She went down the list of brands they carried and unfortunately the only one that met my requirements was the same brand I has just returned. She really wanted to help me, so asked if I would reveal where I got the ones that failed. I told her and she said "let me check something". She called the support line and discussed with a tech for quit a while and found the warehouse I got the bad ones from are a lesser quality with less features, and were an older model. With her very professional treatment and I would have 6 months to try it, I decided to try it again. She placed the order and in a week I went back for the fitting. The aids had 3 program functions setup by the Audiologist and unlimited programs I could create myself. She set the 3 programs as I requested and showed me how to use all the functions from my Cell. It was a very satisfactory experience and I'd highly recommend them. A year later and I still love the aid. It pairs with my cell, laptop and car radio. OH! And I get free batteries for life. Michael Hayes Ellicott City MD

Audiology First (AF) is The Best. I was "saving money" using a Big Box shop, but when I had…read more"issues," I had to wait weeks for an appointment. So I moved to AF, and I can be seen within Hours, not Weeks. I'm being Effective (mission accomplished), lAnd I'm still saving money in the long run because AF helps me to keep my hearing aids twice as long. AF Has My Back when I need it !!!!!

Audiology First LLC has been my hearing center for a number of years…read more I have received both diagnostic and treatment services. They clearly make a strong effort to keep up with current technology. Diana Wagner, M.A., the audiologist, is a caring professional who has earned my trust. She does her best to provide individualized programs and help with problem solving. When you call or come in for an appointment you feel welcome.

I saw my eardrums for the first time! I chose Ascent because they are close to my home and "in…read morenetwork" for my insurance. I'm glad I did. I've gotten regular screenings from my years flying in the military and I know I have hearing loss. I was seen within a few minutes of arriving for my appointment. Dr. Himler performed a comprehensive screening for me and went over the results right after. She also identified several different types and brands of hearing aids that could help my kind of loss. No high-pressure sales pitch at all, just information and capability comparison. I wanted to do some additional research on my own and wasn't ready to purchase right then, so I left with my prescription and some information sheets. From someone who has decades of experience with hearing exams, I'll be getting the rest of mine here.

From the owner: Hearing Doctors in MedStar Health at Leisure World Blvd is a top rated audiology practice, with…read moreover 1,500 five-star reviews, recipient of Angie's List Super Service Award, named Washingtonian's Top Doctor for Audiology, and an A+ rating from the BBB. We offer a complete list of audiology services by professional, experienced and caring audiologists, including testing & diagnosis, hearing aid fitting, fine-tuning and repairs, hearing loss prevention & protection, treatment for tinnitus (ringing in ears), hearing rehabilitation, counseling and personalized aftercare. We provide advanced hearing solutions that are customized to each patient's individual needs. Everyone has different circumstances and lifestyles, and we strive to find the absolute best solution for your unique situation. We have extensive experience fitting patients with the right solution for their individual needs, fine-tuning those solutions for optimal results, and working with patients to adjust to their new device and control the settings as needed. What sets us apart is our caring. We truly care about your hearing, and we'll do everything we possibly can to help you. We'll work with you until you're completely satisfied, and experiencing the best possible outcome for your hearing. We invite you to schedule an appointment for a complimentary hearing screening and consultation. There is no cost to you, and no obligation. We look forward to seeing you!

The surgery went well and successful. Dr. Hamburger Professionalism and bedside manners were…read moreexceptional .

I have been under the care of Dr. Hamburger for over a year. I have to say he is an excellent…read morephysician. I was treated with respect and kindness at my appointment. He took the time to explain what was causing my issue, and developed a treatment plan that was successful. Dr. hamburger is very responsive through MyCharts online and it was easy to create follow up appointments. I am very grateful for the time and dedication he has given me and the results have shown. This has created significant improvement in my daily life. I highly recommend Dr. hamburger to anybody who is looking for an ENT specialist.

Rude When I called to confirm they had received my insurance…read morepayment the doctor I spoke with was very condescending Today I came to return loaner hearing aids & was told I need an appt My husband just had open heart surgery & im just trying to return them One of t

I have been a patient of Dr. Randolph for a few years. I was impressed that she was signing to me!…read moreLater I learned that her daughter was in the same profession and her daughter learned sign language! They are not skilled yet, the fact that they care about deaf and hard of hearing brings me joy. I know that Dr. Randolph LOVES her patients, that is very rare. Dr. Randolph prices are reasonable and she takes her time to help and she really cares. I needed new hearing aids and could not afford them, Dr. Randolph directed me to a program where I can make monthly payments. If I pay before the year is finished there was no interest. Dr. Randolph did not judge me because I could't hear and could talk. She explained my hearing loss and made me comfortable. She is so nice I enjoy coming into her office. (I actually get upset when I can't see her :-) ) I highly recommend my Deaf friends and family to go see Dr. Randolph or her daughter. Wendy

I was looking for a second opinion, had a recent audiogram with me but audiologist thought a new…read moreone would help with aid fitting and would be covered by insurance. I am still disputing the validity of the charge that resulted. Meanwhile I got a trial of the high end aids of a new brand. The trouble is this brand has no additional aids for partners or small meetings. She knew, or should have known that with my hearing loss I need not just the hearing aid but a suite of supplemental aids for specific settings. I was no better off after multiple trips. Then there was a restocking fee no clearly mentioned previously. One star for fair technology in attempting the fit. Otherwise not my favorite office.

My mom had been Dr. Lisa Bragg's patient since 9/2020. She was pleased with the her care…read more On 3/31/2023, we arrived at the clinic a little before the appointment time 3:30pm for annual check. I saw Dr. Bragg passing by the front desk and we greeted with each other briefly. We were then waiting in the lobby for about 15 minutes. Dr. Bragg did not have any patient at that time. She was only on the phone. My mom did not feel well and she can't endure such long wait. When we were finally admitted to her office, it was already 3:50 - twenty minutes later than the appointment time. Dr. Bragg should have better understanding in serving rather old senior patients in their late 80s. They are fragile. My mom was sent to ER on 4/16/23 due to weak heart and passed away in the rehab on 4/27/2023. Another incident: On 2/8/2023, we went to the clinic for hearing aid check. We were put to wait in the office for about 20 minutes by another doctor. All she did was changing the domes to smaller size. We appreciated her effort but it made the situation worse. One hearing aid slipped off her ear the next day and we didn't find it unit the 2nd day. It was pretty chaotic. At home, I found larger sized domes in the bag. I changed them within 5 minutes. My mom had complained about her hearing aids being too easy to fall off, but we were never advised the solution of custom made earmolds until the visit on 3/31/2023. Dr. Bragg made the molds and sent to the manufacture to custom make it. My mom was never able to use the customed earmolds..... The new earmolds are still sitting on my late mom's table. I respect Dr. Bragg and the other doctors and I also appreciate their care and patience in treating the senior patient. However, I hope they can serve the seniors patients better and truly put them first.

Dr. Jastreboff gave me my life back…read more After years of living around neighbors with no respect for noise ordinances or quiet hours, I developed a little known affliction called misophonia, which is best described as an acute hypersensitivity to certain sounds. You can learn more about it below: https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/06/health/misophonia-sounds-brain-study/index.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/for-people-who-hate-loud-noises-theres-a-new-therapy http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5355283/Hatred-sound-leave-patients-physically-ill.html Mine was a relatively abnormal case as I developed symptoms later in life (most symptoms develop during childhood), and were triggered by low-toned sounds (e.g. heavy footfalls, loud bass, slamming of cabinets and drawers in other rooms/units), as opposed to the more common trigger noises such as such as crunching, chewing, slurping, pen clicking, or 'mouth breathing'. My symptoms were comparable to having a (invisible) panic attack- headaches, nausea, racing heartbeat, extreme anxiety- and I felt that almost consistently while at home. Imagine going through your day and, at random intervals, someone sneaks up behind you and pops a balloon. Now imagine that happening 30-50 times a day. Every day. For years. Imagine dreading leaving work every evening, and doing everything you can think of to be away from home (and the noise) as long and as often as possible. Imagine not having a peaceful night's sleep for years, due to either the noise, or the anxiety and fear of encountering it. Imagine sleeping with earplugs or earphones shoved deep into your ears, blaring white noise at dangerously high volumes, just to drown out the chaos around you. Imagine not being able to visit friends that live in apartments, for fear of hearing those same triggering sounds at their homes. Imagine avoiding visits with loved ones who have kids (and the running, jumping, and loud noises that come with them) for fear of having an attack. This was my life. After months of research, I realized that this was more than chronic irritation with inconsiderate neighbors. During my research, I repeatedly encountered quotes, citations, and research studies from Dr. Pawel Jastreboff, who is the preeminent researcher on this condition. In fact, he coined the term "misophonia", appropriately naming, characterizing, and legitimizing this mysterious condition that has baffled many doctors and therapists for quite some time. And, as luck would have it, his office was about an hour's drive from my home. After corresponding with his office to determine cost and treatment options (misophonia is not recognized as a 'real' condition by the medical community and, as such, treatments are not covered by insurance) I scheduled an appointment. Dr. Jastreboff gave me an overview of his practice, his research, and shared the experiences of some of his patients. He told me that his treatment protocols had a success rate of about 83%, which gave me more hope than I'd had in a long time. Afterwards, he explained to me the science behind misophonia and how it was affecting me. Essentially, my brain was not processing my "trigger sounds" correctly, and because of the stress of my living environment, it had been wired to process these otherwise benign sounds as an indication of a severe threat, triggering a perpetual 'fight-or-flight' response. The goal of the audiotherapy was to layer positive sounds and retrain my brain to hear and interpret sound correctly. After having my hearing tested by his in-house audiologist, he outlined the details of the treatment plan (which I was to perform at home using little more than a few Sound Oasis sound machines, and high quality speakers with which to play music.). He said the success of the treatment depended on my consistency in adhering to the daily protocols, as well as checking with him via email every two weeks so that he could monitor my progress and provide additional information and instructions, as needed. Admittedly, I was skeptical, as the treatment seemed too easy a remedy for something that had been so debilitating for me. However, little by little, I started to see and feel the results. One year later, I am 90-95% symptom free. Although my new home is not nearly as noisy or disruptive as my prior residences, it definitely has its own share of those same triggering neighbor noises (slamming doors/cabinets, heavy footsteps from neighbors,). Although I'm still acutely aware of the sounds, my reaction to them has reduced dramatically. More often that not, I have no visceral reaction to them at all. I haven't had an anxiety attack in months, and on the rare occasion that I am triggered by noise, the intensity is exponentially less severe and short-lived. My quality of life has greatly improved, and I can't thank Dr. Jastreboff and his team enough for, quite literally, giving me back my life.

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My right eardrum was seriously degraded in combat over 50 years ago. I have known that a hearing…read moreaide was in my future, as my family grew tired of my ongoing..."What, what did you say" etc. etc. What I did not realize was that my left ear was in similarly poor shape. My internest recommended Audiology Associates, specifically Dr. Melissa Segev. Her reputation was stellar from a number of physicians that I interviewed in the Annapolis community, as well as several hearing aide users. I knew that I was in very capable care from the hearing test on. Two PhD audiologists supervised the 50+ minute exam, and carefully related the degree of deterioration in each ear. Dr. Segev then fitted me with the latest technology, yet not the most expensive. In my case "good" was actually great! Dr. Segev and her staff embody what a patient needs when making an investment in technology....she and her associates are knowledgable, competent, caring and easy to work with. Pardon the pun, but they "listen". After the initial purchase Dr. Segev made several adjustments as the brain has become sensitized to frequencies that it has not heard for years. Last Saturday my wife and I attended the Symphony, and for the first time in 50+ years I was able to hear each instrument, high and low pitch, clearly and with "round sound". Technology and Dr. Segev have restored what was taken from year when I was just 17 years old...my family and I both thank you!

My 4 year old had to go in for some testing and the doctors there were the best! They made her feel…read moreso comfortable, making the tests like games for her. I can't recommend them enough if you need to take a little one to get their hearing checked!

I had a clogged ear. Ms. Glickman cleared it quickly. They were able to squeeze me in between…read moreappointments. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend Ms. Glickman. She was efficient, quick and totally professional The best experience I have ever had at an audiologist.