North Alabama ENT Associates, P.C.
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Staff
Anita Giles,
MS, CCC-A
Audiologist
Anita Giles is a licensed audiologist who earned a Master’s degree in audiology from the University of Montevallo and serves on the executive board for the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama. Anita holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Chassity Hancock,
M. C, CCC-A, FAAA
Chassity Hancock is a licensed audiologist who earned a Master’s degree in audiology from Auburn University. She holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Chassity is licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology & Audiology.
Melissa Henson,
MS, CCC-A, FAAA
Audiologist
Melissa Henson is a licensed audiologist who earned her Master’s degree in audiology from the University of Louisville. She holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Melissa is licensed in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee to practice audiology and has over two decades’ experience helping people achieve healthy hearing.
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Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 6 verified patient reviews for North Alabama ENT Associates, P.C.! Their average review score is 4.67 () from 6 reviews.
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“I like them but they are sometimes a little slow. ”
“She knew what she was doing. She was very very very good.”
“I liked the test itself and actually getting my hearing aids put on so I could see what it was like with hearing aids. It was great. I would have bought the hearing aids, I just didn't have the money yet.”
“I like their knowledge. ”
“Outstanding technical capability, probably the best in the southeast US, for unusual hearing problems. The associated Audiologist clinic (Ms. Hancock) very helpful and professional. ”
Clinic details
North Alabama ENT Associates, P.C.offers audiologists who are specifically trained to evaluate and treat hearing loss that can be treated with hearing aid devices. We work with a wide variety of manufacturers to ensure you get exactly the product that treats your individual hearing loss that fits within your lifestyle and budget.
Call North Alabama ENT Associates for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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Hearing care services
Hearing and Balance Services at North Alabama ENT Associates, P.C.
Audiology (or hearing) evaluation - A comprehensive audiology evaluation consists of a series of individual diagnostic tests that measure different aspects of your hearing. After discussing your medical history and a through examination of your ears any or all of the following tests will be administered:
- Pure Tone
- Bone Conduction
- Speech (or word recognition)
- Tympanometry
- Acoustic Reflex
- Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)
Hearing Aid Selection and Pricing - Once you’ve seen an audiologist completed the testing for hearing loss, your doctor may decide you could benefit from hearing aids.
Hearing Aid Fitting & Counseling - If hearing aids are recommended, equally important is the fitting process and counseling.
- Fitting Process - For hearing aids to work effectively, they must be carefully programmed to match your specific hearing loss based on the results of your test. Adjustments may also be necessary to ensure your hearing aids are tailored to your needs for maximum benefits.
- Counseling is a necessary step to ensure you have realistic expectations, and is crucial for long-term success.
Tinnitus - Often describe as a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. Unfortunately, in many cases the exact cause of tinnitus can’t be identified. However, symptoms can often be managed successfully through a number of different strategies. Which include:
- Acoustic therapy
- Tinnitus retraining therapy
- Steroid injections
- Surgery
- Hearing aids
- Counseling sleep and cognitive behavioral or relaxation methods
Pediatric Audiology, ENT and Balance Services
Newborn and Pediatric Hearing Loss - While most babies are born with normal hearing, there are some who do have a hearing loss at birth, or develop one early in childhood. risk factors may include: premature birth or other complications, family history of hearing loss, frequent or chronic ear infections, infections such as meningitis or cytomegalovirus or exposure to very loud noises
Babies rely on their hearing right from the start in order to develop speech and language skills. The Earlier You Catch Your Child’s Hearing Loss, The Better. Left untreated, a hearing loss can lead to delays in language development and social coping skills. If there is a problem, early detection can prevent many of these issues, and put your child on the proper track for learning.
Amenities
Convenient parking
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Hearing implants
Assistive listening devices
Pediatrics
Financing available
Tinnitus
Balance testing
Ear cleaning
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Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Tuesday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Wednesday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Thursday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Friday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
Amenities
Convenient parking
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Hearing implants
Assistive listening devices
Pediatrics
Financing available
Tinnitus
Balance testing
Ear cleaning
Accepted forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Financing available for those who qualify
- Insurance accepted, please call for details