As a private practice specialist and scientist in hearing and balance disorders for 37 years, I provide a level of knowledge and expertise in diagnostics and rehabilitation that is technically correct, results in patient satisfaction, and most importantly an improved quality of life. I specialize in helping patients with complex issues. As an expert witness for the State of California since 1999, I use a standard of care that is up to date. I also bring of level of understanding and compassion to each case, which results in a best in class outcome. In order to perform diagnostic hearing and balance evaluations that produce data used to correctly interpret the findings, I have all the necessary tools. This includes an up to date education (masters degree in 1974 and doctorate in 2004), varied experiences, and modern equipment. Services provided include Electronystagmography and VOR evaluations, Electrophysiological studies of the ear, brainstem, and cortex, middle ear Immittance and brainstem reflex studies, diagnostic Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions, Central Auditory Processing evaluations (7 years and older), Tinnitus assessment and therapy design, Serenade (http://www.Soundcure.com) prescription appraisal, real ear hearing aid prescription analysis, and hearing protection assessments, amongst others. Hearing aids and amplification services include custom prescription design and ear coupling to meet each individual’s needs and ear shape that produces word clarity, comfort, and ease of use. I specialize in difficult to fit ears, clarity and noise reduction, and sound tolerance problems. Current success rates in 4 years are 99% acceptance determined by annual recall and actual returns. Testimonials are available at http://Hearingguy.com/hearing-aids/ at the end of the expose. As a Certified Tinnitus Practitioner Fellow, I provide tinnitus evaluation and training and cognitive habituation directive therapy with an exceptional rate of success. I assess the cause of the tinnitus, evaluate the tinnitus reaction, determine the contributions of hearing loss, measure and match the tinnitus, provide appropriate sound therapy including devices such as hearing aids, sound generators, Serenade, sound machines, and directive and supportive counseling to reduce, eliminate, and manage tinnitus awareness and annoyance while increasing relaxation. To learn more about tinnitus help, see my section at http://Hearingguy.com/tinnitus/about-tinnitus/. Medical Legal services for lawyers and industrial clients include expert educational counseling, case merit evaluation, equipment bench testing and experimentation, case development, written statements; prepare demonstrative evidence, and testimony as an expert in Audiology. Experience in this area includes industrial and personal injury cases involving noise exposure, acoustic trauma, automobile accidents, tinnitus, hearing loss, head trauma, whiplash, vertigo and dizziness, hyperacusis, STS causation determinations, and environmental and industrial noise testing. Services include both infants and adults. As part of my community service, I provide free seminars in hearing and balance disorders to local, state, and national organizations. Topics include balance disorders in Seniors, hearing aids, tinnitus and hyperacusis, fetal noise protection, environmental acoustics, noise induced hearing loss, assistive listening, and hearing conservation.