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Advanced Hearing Solutions, Inc. is an independent audiology clinic that treats a wide range of hearing problems, from mild to severe hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears), and loss of ability to discriminate sounds. We offer complete and thorough diagnostic evaluation of your hearing using the latest and most sophisticated audiometric testing equipment; selection and fitting of hearing aids if they are appropriate for your type of hearing loss; treatment regimens for tinnitus; assistive listening devices for use with television (“TV Ears”) or telephone; “brain training” to improve auditory discrimination; acoustic reflex testing; tympanometry; and other hearing care services such as noise protection and removal of excess buildup of cerumen (wax) in your ears.
Our primary responsibilities are: (1) audiometric testing to determine the exact nature and cause of your hearing loss, (2) referring you to a physician specialist if surgery or other medical treatment is the best or only remedy for your type of hearing loss, and (3) fitting and servicing hearing aids for you if your type of hearing loss can best be helped in this way. In addition, we offer a number of other services to our patients: • Tympanometry: Measuring the mobility of the eardrum and the small bones (ossicles) of the middle ear, to determine their efficiency in transmitting sound • Management and removal of cerumen (ear wax) • Evaluation and treatment of tinnitus (ringing or other noises in the ear) • Speech in noise testing, to evaluate your hearing efficiency in a noisy environment with and without hearing aids • Fitting of custom-made swim molds and earmolds; sale of other noise protection items and Ipod headphones • Sale of replacement batteries for all makes and models of hearing aids under a special discount program • Sale of assistive listening devices for use with television, telephone or in public meetings • Repair and servicing of all makes and models of hearing aids and assistive listening devices • Real-ear measurement: live speech mapping while wearing hearing aids • Reprogramming of hearing aids to accommodate changes in your hearing profile • LACE (Listening and Communication Enhancement) programs • Computer-based “brain training” to improve your discrimination of sounds • Employment testing • Aural rehabilitation counseling for you and your family • Second-opinion consults
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
Dr. Noël Crosby has been an audiologist for over 25 years. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Florida State University, where she also completed her masters degree, and she earned her doctorate in clinical audiology from the University of Florida. She was on the inaugural board of the Florida Academy of Audiology, served as its president in 2000, and 2009. Dr. Crosby worked at The Silverstein Institute for 14 years, for the last six of which she was Director of Audiology. While there she helped to establish the Institute's cochlear implant program as well as Sarasota Memorial Hospital's infant hearing screening program. In 2006 she established her own clinic, which is now authorized to dispense the revolutionary completely invisible Lyric hearing device. Because she operates independently of any hearing aid manufacturer, Dr. Crosby can provide her patients with unbiased evaluations and fit them with whatever hearing devices might best suit their individual needs. She has fitted hearing aids from a wide range of manufacturers, including Oticon, Starkey, Phonak, Unitron, Widex, Siemens, Rexton, ReSound, Sonic Innovations, and many more. A founding member of her local Self Help for Hard of Hearing Persons (SHHH) chapter, Dr. Crosby has also served on the board of directors of the Deaf Service Center of Manatee and Sarasota counties and is a member of the American Academy of Audiology, The Academy of Doctors of Audiology and The Florida Academy of Audiology. She has coauthored professional papers on multichannel cochlear implants and on electrical audiometry in the diagnosis of acoustic neuromas, and she has lectured throughout the state of Florida on hearing loss and hearing therapies. Dr.Crosby maintains clinical offices at two sites south of Sarasota: Englewood and Boca Grande. She and her husband Michael and daughter Micah reside in Sarasota
Renee Giordano has been with this clinic and its predecessor for 13 years and is the Audiology Assistant, whose duties include working with hearing aids in all different capacities. She is also involved in supervising the day to day actives of the office. Renee became a licensed audiologist assistant in July, 2007, enabling her to work directly with patients in a variety of ways in support of Dr. Crosby.
Melissa Stillman is the Front Office Coordinator at Advanced Hearing Solutions. She has been at AHS’s for 4 years. Melissa has many years of experience in customer service. She is the friendly voice that you hear when you call us. Melissa has a lot of compassion for people and a way of looking at the world that is unique and beautiful. Melissa is also Dr. Crosby’s sister and has been a resident of Englewood for 11 years.
“Very professional and a staff that really cares about you!”
“I like Melissa, Renee and Noel, they're wonderful!”
“Everyone is so plesant and if you have a problem, Noel will get you right in to help you. I would highly ...” more »
“I liked the clarity of explanations, the thoroughness of exams and the personality of Noel and Melissa.”
“They figured out what I needed and took care of me quickly. I'm extremely happy. ”
“I like the professional and accommodating service. They were thorough and very nice people.”
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“Noel is so knowledgeable and has such a pleasant staff.”
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“I liked the friendly, good service and professional staff.”
“Her help and advice on my hearing problems have changed my life. I would recommend her to anyone who things ...” more »
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“I like the expertise and friendliness of the staff best. ”
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“We like this practice very much!”
“I can't thank Noel and her assistants enough for all the time they spent solving my hearing problems. I am now ...” more »
“There is always someone to help keep your aids working. The personnel is very nice.”
“I liked the results!”
“I liked the very personal attention. The personnel is great! The doctor is professional.”
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“I like the good people, they are always there to help you with anything that goes wrong. ”
“I liked the professional approach and pleasant atmosphere and prompt attention. ”
“I liked everything.”
“I like the smiling greetings and the prompt attention.”
“I liked everything, the attention to the patient and the time they take with you.”
“Dr. Crosby is both knowledgeable and personable. She has been a blessing to my 92-year-old mother.”
“I liked the product and service the best.”
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“The overall service from Dr. Crosby and her staff is awesome. Oticon hearing aids are fabulous!”
“Always pleasant, informed service.”
“I would never consider going anywhere else. Knowledge of hearing loss and professionalism is their top ...” more »
“I liked the excellent knowledge and help!”
“Everyone's friendliness and patience was great. Thank you!”
“The doctor is patient, understanding and very good with her clients. She also has good staff.”
“I liked the friendliness of the staff, the calm atmosphere and state-of-the-art equipment! ”
“I liked everything!! ”
“I like the patient testing and trial and error service. ”
“I like the personal attention!”
“The service here is the very best that anyone could ask for.”
“The staff are very friendly and make you feel comfortable.”
“I like the service here.”
“I like Dr. Crosby's bedside manner.”
“I like the personal attention and the cookies!”
“I feel they can help me in my times of need. They will fit me in if necessary. They are very responsible and ...” more »
“I can hear with my hearing aid, and it helps with my tinnitus.”
“Courteous, extremely helpful to accommodate and willing to solve situations that may occur. Great staff!!!”
“I like everything about this office!”
“Wonderful people and great service and care!”
“Friendly, always pleasant, and explains procedures so one can understand. Gentle in performing ear cleaning. ...” more »
“Very caring, lovely people. They go out of their way to make things right. A #1!”
“She cares and makes herself and her staff available.”
“My life has changed since coming here. These women are so very careful that you understand your hearing aid. ...” more »
“Everyone aims to please and help in any way they can. Noel is one of the best audiologists I have ever met. I ...” more »
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