By A concerned father June 24, 2010
Went in for a hearing test for my son. Dr. Porter was nice and did a good job with him, though ended up recommending I go to an ENT specialist for further diagnosis. But my insurance does not include hearing coverage and therefore there was no negotiated rate. They were unwilling to negotiate on the price, and I had to pay over $300 for about 45 minutes' worth of the Dr.'s time. $300 is over 16 hours' worth of an average person's wage, after taxes. If you are cost-conscious like me, make sure you shop around first. ...read more
Audibel Hearing Care Center in Irving, Texas prides itself on taking care of each patient as if they were our own family member to receive the best possible hearing outcome. We focus on continually serving the hearing needs of the Irving communities with dedicated hearing care. In this process, our practice demonstrates disciplines and values to ensure fair and personalized hearing care for each patient. Our commitment to patient care was built around the mutual agreement of honor, integrity, and trust with each patient. As a part of the nationwide Audibel network, we aim to provide the greatest hearing care experience. We evaluate all your hearing and communication needs, we will recommend a treatment plan that is unique to you and designed to meet your needs. We make sure that you understand what steps will be taken on your journey to better hearing and what the realistic outcomes are for those steps. We work with you to create a long-term treatment plan, define follow-up appointments, perform regular ongoing evaluations, and any additional care that you may need to make sure you stay satisfied with your hearing in the years to come. We provide services at Grand Prairie, Irving, Bedford, and Dallas, TX. ...read more
By Audibel Hearing Care Center March 13, 2014
A hearing loss could have a devastating impact on a child's many developmental stages. They might have difficulty learning, speaking and suffer emotionally as well as socially. It is important to get them the proper help as soon as a hearing loss is suspected. ...read more
A hearing aid specialist is responsible for testing hearing equipment, fitting pieces to patient's ears, and making adjustments as needed. This requires a great deal of patience and attention to detail. Employees could work in a doctor's office, hospital, or hearing aid clinic. ...read more