The BEST care for your ears and hearing. At the Audiology Center of Garland, we can provide you with comprehensive care for your ears and hearing. Medical Evaluation James B. Maddox, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ear-nose-throat specialist) who can evaluate and treat medical disorders of your ears. Why is this important? Some types of ear and hearing problems are medically treatable (ear infections, perforated eardrum, otosclerosis, impacted earwax, etc.) and should be treated before you have your hearing tested. Earwax is troublesome for many hearing aid users; Dr. Maddox is available to clean your ears, often at the same appointment. Many of these services can be filed directly with your medical insurance. Hearing problems can be caused by many things, including medically treatable disorders. This can include impacted earwax, fluid behind the eardrum, a hole in the eardrum, otosclerosis (involving the three bones of the middle ear), swimmer's ear, etc. A medical evaluation along with your hearing test will help to ensure that you receive the most appropriate help for your ears and hearing. Many medical disorders of the ear are covered under most medical insurance plans.