A number of conditions can cause temporary hearing loss, and each has its own treatment. In most cases, temporary hearing loss is easily treated and has no lasting effects.
Hearing aids come with default settings, but your hearing care provider can also set up custom programs, such as music listening or for driving in a car.
Do you feel like you can hear but not understand words? This may mean you have high-frequency hearing loss--or even something unrelated, like an auditory processing problem.
Dr. Pennell leads our staff as the owner and director of Hill Country Audiology. She earned her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida, her Master's in Audiology from the University of Texas, and Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University. Dr. Pennell resides in Georgetown with her husband and 3 children.
This provider has NPI #1174559017 and is licensed in Texas (#50953).
Clinic reviews
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Read 20 verified patient reviews for Hill Country Audiology! Their average review score is 4.8 () from 20 reviews.
“All of the staff at Hill Country Audiology provide excellent service to their customers. Very patient and always very helpful with their customers. I highly recommend Hill Country to anyone considering the purchase of hearing aids. ”
Britt D. of Georgetown, TX 02/10/2021 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“Always there to help all my questions. Very professional and well run clinic. I would recommend to all my friends and family members”
Tom M. of Georgetown, TX 02/10/2021 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“I had a excellent experience. Marla was very professional, friendly and knowledgable.”
Douglas P. of Georgetown, TX 07/16/2020 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“Both Marla and Ashley are excellent and patient oriented. They take the time necessary to be sure that your hearing is taken care of and they are always ready to help you.”
Steven J. of Georgetown, TX 06/18/2020 Review submitted online
5 out of
51.
“Ashley Richburg was my audiologist and she was great to work with. She helped me select the right hearing aid and made several adjustments to get it just right for me. She told me I can come back any time to get further adjustments if I need them. Definitely recommend HCA and Ashley. ”
Ron S. of Georgetown, TX 05/14/2020 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“Hill Country Audiology has been great to work with. All the staff is very helpful and kind. Dr. Richburg was very patient with me, answering all my questions, sometimes twice!”
Roberta M. of Georgetown, TX 01/22/2020 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“I'm not one to write reviews, but had such a good experience that I decided to write one. Ashley Richburg, Au.D., CCC-A, is my audiologist and was able to get the perfect hearing aids for me (that are covered by my insurance)! She answered all of my questions, and was able to get me all set up in a short amount of time! Very professional, great experience, I highly recommend her!”
Scott C. of Liberty Hill, TX 12/19/2019 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“Everyone was courteous and professional. I truly felt they cared. Very thorough in explanation of product and how to use and maintain.”
L E. 12/17/2019 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“HCA came highly recommended by a friend of my wife, and I am so pleased I followed up. Ashley Richburg, Au.D., CCC-A, is my audiologist and consultant. She quickly picked up on my frustrations with my hearing aids at the time, gave me a full audiological assessment, and together we identified a couple of hearing aid models. I had done my own research as well before deciding to upgrade my hearing aids, and the model Dr. Richburg recommended was the model I was most impressed with and ended up buying. Dr. Richburg impressed me with her concern and interest in my hearing loss and her commitment to improving my quality of life.”
Dave B. of Georgetown, TX 10/17/2019 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“Very caring - very helpful with my sister, who is in a nursing facility in Austin.
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Dolcie E. of Metairie, LA 07/19/2017 Review submitted online
5 out of
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“He's really good. He really liked him. He knows what he's talking about. He's a pro. He's very professional.”
Carlus N. of Austin, TX 06/30/2015 Review verified by phone
5 out of
51.
“She was very personable and knowledgeable. ”
James A. of Austin, TX 03/26/2015 Review verified by phone
5 out of
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“She compensated well for my daughter being difficult. ”
Linda Z. of Austin, TX 02/27/2015 Review verified by phone
5 out of
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“She was a pleasant person to work with and knowledgeable as well as helpful.”
Jeniffer K. of Austin, TX 02/05/2015 Review verified by phone
5 out of
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“I appreciated how they did not try to talk me into something just to make money. She wants to make sure they are right. No pressure, very nice. ”
Joann C. of Georgetown, TX 12/23/2014 Review received via mail
5 out of
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“I took my mother-in-law to have her hearing aid serviced. The practitioner was on time, she was courteous, she was professional and she solved our problem.”
Robert A. 08/05/2014 Review verified by phone
5 out of
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“What I life best is that I can hear much better. I am so happy that I am able to listen to other people talk and I am able to hear them. Also, I am able to hear my conversation on my phone. Thank you very much.”
Carmen C. of Hutto, TX 06/17/2014 Review received via mail
5 out of
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“I just took a hearing aid to get repaired but it didn't seem to fix it and I haven't bothered to go back with it.”
Ruth G. of Georgetown, TX 04/10/2014 Review verified by phone
1 out of
51.
Official Response from Hill Country Audiology:
“Hi Ruth-
We would be happy to look at the hearing aid again if the problem was not resolved. Please contact our office and we will get you in at your convenience.”
Received 03/19/2018
“She was very clear and professional.”
Nelson V. of Austin, TX 11/30/2012 Review verified by phone
5 out of
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“The hearing professional was very patient with me.”
Samuel H. of Georgetown, TX 03/15/2012 Review verified by phone
Hill Country Audiology is the local leader in hearing care. We offer complete diagnostic testing and treatment. Our state of the art office uses the latest technology. Patients of all ages can expect a caring and friendly environment. Our talented staff will work closely with you to find the best solution to your hearing loss.
