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Paul Retey, Board Certified Hearing Aid Specialist, SC Lic# HAS-0527, BC-HIS
Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences
Paul Retey is a second generation hearing aid specialist who is personally committed to ensuring that each of his patients receives the quality care they deserve with the products that match their needs.
Christopher Cornwell, Hearing Aid Specialist, SC Lic# HAS-0692
Hearing Aid Specialist
As a seasoned veteran with nearly 10 years of professional hearing aid specialist experience in both Maryland and Pennsylvania, Chris brought his passion for improving lives through better hearing to Absolute Hearing in 2018. Chris has seen the truly life changing effects of better hearing across patients of all ages - 18 to 106 years old - and is honored to now be serving our local Grand Strand community. One of his greatest rewards is the expression on someone's face after hearing their spouse's voice for the first time in years.
In his free time, Chris enjoys a wide variety of activities and sports but spends most of his time with his beautiful wife Traci and their twin girls, Tessa and Taylor.
Patrick Vuich, Hearing Aid Specialist, SC Lic# HAS-0579
Hearing Aid Specialist
Patrick started his career in Chicago, Il, studying under a team of audiologists offering the very best in hearing health care. Throughout his career, Patrick’s focus on hearing science and technology has helped thousands of patients experience better hearing. Incorporating best practices for treatment, including the most up to date products, customized programming, and ongoing after care, enables Patrick to walk step-by-step with each patient through their hearing journey.
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Read 17 verified patient reviews for Absolute Hearing Care Centers - Murrells Inlet! Their average review score is 4.94 () from 17 reviews.
“On an extended stay in Muerrells Inlet, my family was getting frustrated with my inabilities to hear conversations. Since Paul has been taking care of my mother's hearing aid needs in a most compassionate, friendly, professional manner, I finally decided to check into it. I met with Chris also a super Hearing Aid Specialist and he gave me a thorough test, recommended the proper hearing aids for me and indeed it was a great experience and what a difference in hearing. Holly the receptionist was so helpful and freindly. The office was immaculate, something very important to me. All in All I had a great experience. If you're looking for a hearing facility, this is the place. to go. Do not waste your time. They're professional, very skillfull, friendly atomosphere, and safe and clean environment.”
Lucy N. of Davenport, FL 02/01/2022 Review submitted online
“Been a patient for 2 years now and I always get 5 star service. If anything goes wrong I call them up and they get me in the next day, now that is what I call service! There is no pressure for me to buy anything when I first went there and there is nothing but professional service at every appointment!”
Andrew Z. of Murrells Inlet, SC 11/08/2021 Review submitted online
“Review ratings only have 5 stars.
They earned a 10 star rating.
Outstanding customer service. My father has dementia. The care, concern and patience this staff took up with my father was off the charts good. They diagnosed my fathers hearing problems and worked with him on getting the right aids for his hearing loss.
We could not be more satisfied.
Thank you Pam, Chris and Paul. ”
Mike H. of Georgetown, SC 11/09/2020 Review submitted online
“My hearing aid needed repair and Chris was able to take care of the problem immediately! Only had to wait just a little bit! Their service is outstanding for their products!”
Ralph J. of Pawleys Island, SC 10/14/2020 Review submitted online
“Terrific business. Highly recommend Absolute Hearing Center in Murrells Inlet. Very honest and caring. Always ready to help you if there is any problem. Have already suggested to several people to get their hearing checked there. Even took my sister there for new hearing aids. Very satisfied with the aids and the service.”
Caryn T. of Murrells Inlet, SC 03/11/2020 Review submitted online
“Chris did the most thorough hearing exam l have ever had...very nice and just answered any questions l asked. He wasn't trying to sell me hearing aids but educated about how they were needed. I am so pleased with these....l had a more expensive pair before but these do a much better job! I am so pleased! Everyone is so wonderful in the office and you love to return for a check up! I hear so much better than l have in years and can control back ground noise and height of sound level...amazing! Thank you Chris....you are wonderful and l recommend everyone to go to Absolute Hearing...my ENT no longer sells aids or does repair so l researched and found Absolute ...fitted me the same day! I am one happy person!”
Susan B. of Murrells Inlet, SC 01/18/2020 Review submitted online
“Wow, the best in 40 years of dealing with hearing loss. Best service,value,quality. I've tried them all. No big chain games,locally owned. Thanks so much.”
Jeff S. 11/16/2019 Review submitted online
“During my recent travels, I needed assistance with my hearing aids. Chris Cornell waited for me to arrive during his lunch break and once I arrived he checked out my hearing aides charging only the cost of a part and charged nothing for his time. Both Chris and his assistant were friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. If I lived in the area he would find himself with a new patient! ”
Emily C. 11/05/2019 Review submitted online
“Chris is great to work with. Chris did everything possible to make sure my hearing aids fit perfectly and that I was satisfied with the sound.
Would recommend Chris to anyone who needed hearing aids.
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Randy T. of Murrells Inlet, SC 08/09/2019 Review submitted online
“While in Murells inlet I thought my HA was shot, I looked this place up and Holly was very nice and got me in to see Chris and he had me up and hearing in no time.
AWESOME place wish they were near me back home. Need help go hear, need hearing assistance go here.. OUTSTANDING.. ”
Marvin G. of Fredericksburg, VA 07/10/2019 Review submitted online
“Thank you very much to Chris and Paul for the excellent service and solution to my hearing loss difficulty that you provided to me.
Having struggled to understand what others were speaking in everyday family or public settings, I am thankful that I attended your seminar on hearing loss and corrective opportunities available through your hearing care center.
Paul, your hosted seminar was right on track for encouraging me to take action. Chris, your very professional and knowledgeable assistance in testing for the quantity and quality of my hearing loss was very convincing. Thank you for providing the options for me to make the right decision for the best hearing aids for my hearing difficulty and life-style. The blue-tooth equipped Siemens aids are truly remarkable in what they can do for enabling hearing when interacting with musical sound equipment, answering your cell phone, etc. I wouldn't have realized the possibilities without your guidance. Your providing me with the instrument options and then letting me make the decision as to what worked best for my situation, sort of opened up a whole new area of technology for me. It has made my exercise walks while listening to music more enjoyable, answering cell phone/telephone calls easier and being able to hear in crowds.
My wife also appreciates my regained hearing. What more could I ask for? So, thank you for your professionalism, assistance, superior follow-up service and answering my questions. This has ensured that everything is working as it should for me, and that I continue to enjoy my enhanced ability to hear.”
Charles D. of Pawleys Island, SC 04/30/2019 Review submitted online
“The team at Absolute Hearing Care Center in Murrells Inlet we’re fantastic! I was able to wear and compare hearing aids with varying levels of sophistication and price points. Their concern for me making the “right” choice of instrument guided the entire selection process. I don’t think “hurry” is in their vocabulary. If you want personalized, expert help to hear your world better, you need to see the team at Absolute Hearing Care Center, Murrells Inlet SC.”
Lew A. of Murrells Inlet, SC 04/12/2019 Review submitted online
“These guys are amazing! I was visiting your beautiful inlet recently, got my hearing aid wet and it immediately ceased to work. It was well past the office hours on a Friday evening. I and all who attempted to talk with me were miserable the whole weekend. Seeking out help on a Monday I found Chris Cornwell on duty. He worked me in immediately and started to check the device. I was fully expecting to hear words to the effect, "there's no hope", but was pleased to quickly hear words to the effect, "you're good to go". With the skill of a surgeon he brought it back to life! To top it all off he insisted I owed him nothing!! Five stars just don't seem enough@!”
DAVID B. 03/26/2019 Review submitted online
“We went to check out hearing aids and to our surprise we met Chris Cornwell who went above and beyond in helping us with my problem. Actions show someones character and I would highly recommend him to anyone......thanks again.”
Ann J. of Murrells Inlet, SC 03/22/2019 Review submitted online
“Paul does a very through testing and is great at explaining things. It made it easy for me after putting off hearing aids for too many years. He made it a pleasant experience. Love the follow up appointments. ”
Beverly M. of Murrells Inlet, SC 10/28/2017 Review submitted online
“DR. PAUL IS A VERY GOOD DOCTOR. HE IS VERY PLEASANT, ALWAYS ON TIME. VERY GOOD AT EXPLAINING EVERYTHING. I WOULD RECOMMEND DR. PAUL TO ANYONE WHO NEED A HEARING AID. HE IS THE ONE YOU WILL SEE, NOT A BUNCH OF REPRESENTIVES,OR SHOULD SAY SALESMEN. NOT DOCTORS. SO IF YOU NEED A VERY GOOD DOCTOR OF HEARING. AND HONEST. YOU NEED TO SEE DR. PAUL RETEY. THANK YOU”
SHARRON D. of Murrells Inlet, SC 08/17/2017 Review submitted online
“I could not be more pleased with Inlet Hearing/P. Retey and the hearing aids which I purchased. He is very pleasant, knowledgeable, and fair. He is very patient, and his prices are comparable. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his business to anyone.”
Carole M. of Murrells Inlet, SC 04/25/2016 Review submitted online
Helping people hear better has been our family's passion for over 25 years. We are a local, family-run business providing exceptional hearing care services to the Myrtle Beach area. We operate with honesty and integrity and will always do the right thing.
Hearing care services
Hearing testing
Invisible hearing aids
Digital hearing aids
Rechargeable hearing aids
Bluetooth hearing aids and accessories
Hearing aid batteries
Hearing aid repair and service
(843) 353-0017
Hours of operation
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday
9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday
9 am - 4 pm
Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday
9 am - 4 pm
Saturday
Closed
Evening and/or weekend hours available by appointment. Please call to schedule.