Our vision is to be recognized as providing the best audiology care available in New Mexico in a comfortable atmosphere that fosters trust and mutual respect. Worth Hearing Center is an Audigy Certified Practice which puts us in the top 3% of Audiology practices in the nation. What that means to our patients is that we have experienced professionals who will offer expert advice and a range of technology through excellent service and value. The professional team at Worth Hearing Center consists of 5 audiologists and has over 100 years of collective experience. Our goal is to provide each individual with the best hearing they can achieve. Because we work with a variety of manufacturers, we spend over 50 hours each year attending training sessions so that we are able to provide the best solutions available for each individual's needs. What to expect during an evaluation A diagnostic audiologic evaluation consists of a number of components. A careful case history will be taken in order to determine what current concerns are about hearing or related symptoms. The possible causes of hearing problems need to be explored. Questions are asked about past medical conditions of the ear, exposure to loud noise, any health problems, medication that is taken and family history of hearing problems. After a history is obtained, an examination of the outer ear is made using an otoscope. Hearing is then tested in a sound room. Tones of various pitches are presented through earphones. A map of hearing for those tones is then made for each ear. This helps determine the degree and type of hearing loss. Speech tests are also used to determine the effect of your particular loss on your understanding of speech. Tympanometry is a test that shows how well the eardrums are conducting sound, and will determine if there is any problem with the mechanical parts of the ear. Contact us to schedule your evaluation.