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Hearing and vision are your two most important senses. We treat them both here. Hearing loss is the world's single most common disability.
Correcting it can result in a significant improvement in quality of life. We now offer diagnostic audiology services, including comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and assistive devices. Our full-time audiologist, Gene Smith, performs the evaluation and recommends appropriate treatment for your hearing loss. Gene Smith, will assist you in the selection of hearing aids or make referrals if medical treatment is required for your hearing loss.
| Gene Smith BC-HIS | Gene Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist. | |
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Mr. Gene Smith is a Board Certified Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist with over 14 years experience assisting patients with hearing loss. He is an active member of the Alabama Society of Hearing Healthcare Providers and received the National Board for Certification in Heart Instrument Services in 2008. Mr. Smith has previously been employed by Beltone Corporate Retail and Dothan Hearing Aid Center. Mr. Smith joined Hearing Center South in July 2010, embracing the opportunity to improve patients hearing alongside vision at Eye Center South. He has a passion for helping people improve their quality of life by assisting and providing proper instruments to communicate effectively. His hearing program includes a complimentary hearing evaluation for all patients as part of Eye Center South’s comprehensive health plan. His association to Hearing Center South has contributed to the clinic as well as to the community.Mr. Smith resides in Dothan and has three sons, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter in the area. Hearing and vision are your two most important senses. We treat them both here. Hearing loss is the world's single most common disability. |
A complete package includes a 30 day adjustment period, an audiologic evaluation for hearing instruments, earmold impressions, hearing aid orientation, follow up appointments for cleaning, as well as annual hearing test to monitor any changes in hearing levels. A Client Orientated Scale of Improved is used to measure the effectiveness of the hearing aids. Payment is due at the time of delivery, however if you are not satisfied you may have a refund less a non-fundable deposit within the adjustment period.
When you enter the office, you will initially be given a thorough audiometric evaluation, which includes hearing testing for air and bone conduction, speech discrimination, and impedance audiometry, which may include reflex testing and reflex decay testing.
Hearing instruments may be recommended based on your audiometric results. Hearing instrument recommendations are based on degree of hearing loss, life style, age, dexterity, cosmetic considerations, and financial limitations.
The new hearing program includes a complimentary hearing evaluation for all patients as part of our comprehensive health plan. Some insurance companies will help with the hearing instrument costs. We will verify your insurance for you and work directly with your insurance company so that you do not have to pay up front and wait for reimbursement.
Cost of the hearing instruments is based directly on the technology inside each hearing instrument. The cost of the hearing instrument includes the hearing instrument, any repairs within the repair warranty period, all cleaning and adjustments throughout the life of the hearing instruments, and Gene’s time and service.
The following is a selection of the different sizes of hearing instruments that are available to you. The size of the hearing aid is based on the degree of your hearing loss and dexterity. You and Gene will determine which device is best for you.
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Almost all hearing instruments today are both digital and programmable. The difference between basic and sophisticated instruments is the flexibility and adaptation of the hearing instrument. We know that a person’s hearing needs are different in a quiet environment versus a noisy environment. Years ago, hearing instruments could only be adjusted using a volume wheel or a program button. Each time a hearing instrument user changed environments, he/she had to adjust his instruments individually. Sophisticated hearing instrument of today can now self-adjust. Now all you have is to listen!
Audéo YES combines performance and lifestyle. In other words, it not only looks great – it also works great. With its beautifully small design, industry benchmark features and full wireless capabilities, Audéo YES will convince all your clients, irrespective of their lifestyles or budgets – even those with severe hearing losses. If you are still wondering whether the smallest wireless external receiver device in the world could boost your business, the answer is Audéo YES.
Wireless freedom
Audéo YES accesses the CORE Hearing instrument Body Area Network (HiBAN) which opens up the world of digital multi-media interaction.
iCom – communication interface
iCom is the communication interface at the center of the HiBAN.
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MyPilot – command center
myPilot offers convenient wireless control, useful status information and more.
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Sound waves are collected by the outer ear and funneled down the ear canal to the eardrum. The impact of sound hitting the eardrum creates vibrations that cause three bones in the middle ear to move, called the ossicles. The ossicles transmit the vibrations into the hearing organ, called the cochlea.
In the inner ear, thousands of microscopic hair cells are bent by the wavelike action of fluid inside the cochlea. The bending of these hairs sets off nerve impulses that are then passed through the auditory nerve to the hearing center of the brain. This center translates the impulses into sounds the brain can recognize.
Self Hearing Test
- Have you noticed difficulty hearing?
- Do you have ringing or other noises (tinnitus) in your ears?
- Do others complain that you watch television with the volume too high?
- Do you frequently have to ask others to repeat themselves?
- Do you have difficulty following conversations in groups or noisy situations?
- Do you have difficulty hearing in public gathering places (church, theater, concert hall)?
- Do you have difficulty understanding women's or children's voices?
- Do you have difficulty hearing on the telephone?
- Do you have trouble understanding when someone is not looking directly at you?
- Do others tell you that you don't seem to hear them?
- Do people seem to mumble (not speak clearly)?
- Do you avoid family meetings or social situations because you can't understand what people are saying?
- Do you currently wear a hearing aid?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you may benefit from a hearing evaluation.
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Contact Audiology
Hearing Center South
Gene Smith, BC-HIS
2800 Ross Clark Circle SW
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 671-8301 ext 238
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