Step 1
Detailed Health and Lifestyle History
We begin by learning about your medical background, noise exposure, and lifestyle to understand the full context of your hearing concerns.
Service
Service · Diagnostic
Comprehensive hearing evaluations.
A comprehensive hearing evaluation at Sound Hearing Audiology and Speech gives you a clear, accurate picture of your hearing health and the personalized guidance to move forward. Our evaluation goes far beyond a simple pass/fail screen, examining every aspect of how your ears and auditory system are functioning. With decades of diagnostic expertise, our audiologists ensures that nothing is overlooked and every finding is explained.
What to Expect During Your Hearing Evaluation
A real evaluation, end to end.
Step 2
Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing
We assess your eardrum, middle ear, and cochlear function, followed by pure tone and speech testing in both quiet and noisy conditions.
Step 3
Results Review and Personalized Guidance
We walk you through your results in detail and discuss every available option, not just hearing aids, so you can make an informed decision.
What you gain from doing this right.
Hearing loss is one of the most under-identified health conditions, largely because the brain adapts so effectively that many people don't notice the gradual decline until it becomes significant.
Untreated hearing loss affects far more than your ears. It is linked to social isolation, cognitive decline, depression, and even accelerated symptoms of dementia. Early evaluation establishes a critical baseline and catches changes before they compound, giving you the best possible foundation for long-term hearing health.
- Baseline data tracks gradual hearing changes early
- Comprehensive testing identifies loss type and degree
- Expert diagnosis rules out underlying medical conditions
- Personalized recommendations extend well beyond hearing aids
- Early action protects cognitive health and social connection
Expert Hearing Evaluations in Jericho, NY
A great evaluation tells you what to do next.
At Sound Hearing Audiology and Speech, Dr. Robin Zeller and Dr. Andrew Engelhardt bring together nearly five decades of diagnostic expertise and the lived experience of someone who has navigated hearing loss firsthand. Dr. Zeller is dually certified in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, a Fellow and Founding Member of the American Academy of Audiology, and Dr. Engelhardt adds a patient perspective that makes every evaluation feel personally understood. If you're ready to take the first step, call us today at (516) 932-7577. We're here to guide you with the expertise, compassion, and commitment you deserve.
Schedule an evaluationMost insurances accepted · Same-week appointments available
FAQ
Common questions about hearing evaluations.
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Ask your questionf you frequently ask people to repeat themselves, struggle to follow conversations in noisy places, or notice the TV volume creeping higher, it's time to get evaluated. Even without obvious symptoms, a baseline evaluation is recommended for adults, especially those with noise exposure or a family history of hearing loss.
Not at all. A hearing evaluation is completely non-invasive and painless. We use specialized equipment to gently assess your ears and auditory system, and most patients find the process straightforward and reassuring.
A comprehensive evaluation typically takes about an hour from history to results review. We take the time needed to be thorough, so you leave with a clear understanding of your hearing health and your options.
That's actually great news, and still incredibly useful. A normal result establishes your personal baseline, so that future evaluations can detect any meaningful change in your hearing over time rather than comparing you to a generalized population average.
Many insurance plans, including Medicare, cover diagnostic hearing evaluations when ordered or recommended. Sound Hearing Audiology and Speech accepts several major insurance plans, and our staff can help you understand your benefits before your appointment.
We review your results with you in plain language and present every appropriate option, whether that's monitoring, medical referral, hearing aids, or other interventions. You will never feel rushed or pressured, and follow-up support is always available.
Schedule a consultation
Let's have a real conversation about your hearing.
Tell us a little about what's going on. We'll call you back within one business day, usually the same afternoon, to find a time that works.