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Staff
Kirsten Thomas Atwood,
AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist
Dr. Kirsten Atwood is the licensed audiologist serving patients at Independence Hearing She is highly qualified and knowledgeable in all facets of audiology to ensure her patients receive the best care possible. Dr. Atwood has been practicing Audiology over 30 years. She completed both her undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Master’s of Science degree in Audiology from the University of South Alabama. After more than a decade in the field, she went back to school and in 2003 earned a Doctor of Audiology degree at the Arizona School of Health Sciences. Dr. Atwood has extensive experience in diagnostic audiology and hearing aid technologies. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, is a founding member of the American Academy of Audiology, and an active member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and the Florida Academy of Audiology.
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Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 68 verified patient reviews for Independence Hearing LLC! Their average review score is 4.97 () from 68 reviews.
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“Excellent sums it all up.”
07/25/2024 Review submitted online
“Dr Atwood is better than excellent...she is outstanding.”
07/02/2024 Review submitted online
“Always accommodating & friendly.”
06/20/2024 Review submitted online
“Great communicator, excellent service, quality products. Dr Atwood delivers old fashioned customer service with a focus on what helps the individual best. No hype or sales pitch , just devoted to providing relief through diagnosis and products”
06/14/2024 Review submitted online
“Excellent as always.”
05/22/2024 Review submitted online
“Always pleasant and excellent service and explanations.”
05/21/2024 Review submitted online
“Just moved to the area and had problem with my hearing aid. Had appointment with Dr. Atwood this morning and she was very professional and helpful.”
05/15/2024 Review submitted online
“Dr. Atwood has been my Dr. for years now, She is knowledgeable, Cheerful and sensitive to my hearing needs. I feel I am in good hands at Independence Hearing.”
05/08/2024 Review submitted online
“Dr Atwood and team provide gold star service. They are professional, supportive, friendly and responsive.”
04/26/2024 Review submitted online
“Dr. Atwood is a thoughtful and experienced audiologist! She takes the time to understand your needs and addresses them appropriately. I highly recommend Dr. Atwood to any person really interested in helping to hear!”
04/10/2024 Review submitted online
“Awesome ”
04/03/2024 Review submitted online
“Dr. Atwood personifies professionalism. ”
03/27/2024 Review submitted online
“I am a repeat patient and alway thoroughly satisfied with Dr Atwood ‘s helping me hear.”
03/27/2024 Review submitted online
“Never a disappointing appointment with Dr Atwood. She is very thorough and professional. ”
03/15/2024 Review submitted online
“dr atwood is fantastic ”
03/04/2024 Review submitted online
“Dr. Atwood always treats me with kindness and respect. She is attentive to my needs and always offers to assist in anyway to assure that I have a fulfilling experience there. ”
03/02/2024 Review submitted online
“The front desk was efficient and even checked on the time of one of my future appointments for me. The audiologist was great. She listened well and understood my frustrations with my hearing.”
01/10/2024 Review submitted online
“This was a regular checkup before my warranty expired.. Dr Atwood sent my aids back to manufacturer for a complete review and repair if necessary. This is the high level of service continually provided by Dr. Atwood and her staff.”
01/10/2024 Review submitted online
“Always feel I am getting the best care, most current technology and helpful support for my challenging hearing loss here.”
12/27/2023 Review submitted online
“Very professional and compassionate. Always listens and makes great recommendations. Highly recommend Dr. Atwood. ”
12/14/2023 Review submitted online
“Dr Atwood is very caring. She is very knowledgeable and patient in answering questions and taking as much time as is necessary to make sure her clients understand. She made the whole process easy.”
11/16/2023 Review submitted online
“Dr. Atwood is always on time, takes time to answer questions and is very caring about all concerns. I am very happy I decided to use Independence. ”
11/14/2023 Review submitted online
“Always friendly and timely hearing help!”
07/14/2022 Review submitted online
“Excellent patient care and very knowledgable and thorough.”
08/26/2021 Review submitted online
“I am very happy with Dr. Atwood and her suggestion that I try Oticon hearing aids. My hearing ability is so much better. She is patient and listens to your personal issues. Thank you so much”
07/29/2021 Review submitted online
“Dr. Atwood is fantastic - so knowledgeable, friendly, efficient, on-time appointment times. She is patient with all explanations. ”
10/08/2019 Review received via mail
“Professional, thorough and friendly care. Excellent hearing aids have improved my hearing greatly. Frequent complimentary follow-up visits for evaluation of status of my hearing and effectiveness of the hearing aids. ”
07/08/2019 Review received via mail
“I have been seeing Dr. Atwood for three years now. I have the greatest confidence in her and the service has been top notch. ”
06/04/2019 Review received via mail
“Always a positive experience at Independence Hearing. Professional staff providing care that has enhanced my quality of life. ”
05/08/2019 Review received via mail
“Well done. Dr. Atwood very professional and knowledgeable. ”
05/07/2019 Review received via mail
“Not having experienced hearing aids previously, I was especially pleased with Dr. Atwood's excellent explanation of hearing healthcare and hearing devices. Her patience and professional expertise were reassuring. She is prompt and efficient in her follow-up appointments. ”
05/06/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Atwood is very knowledgeable about hearing aids. She is pleasant, helpful, instructional, capable and professional. I love that I can hear so much better now with the hearing aids and Dr. Atwood has been patient with me in getting the settings just right. ”
05/03/2019 Review received via mail
“My experience was absolutely fabulous! The audiologist who took care of me was extremely knowledgeable, kind and caring. I have very small ears and she made sure the hearing aids were expertly fit and I can hear soo very well. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ”
04/29/2019 Review received via mail
“Excellent care and concern. ”
04/29/2019 Review received via mail
“Very pleased with service. If any problems, they get me in as soon as possible. ”
04/05/2019 Review received via mail
“Contrary to the experience that everyone I know who has hearing aids, I have found them easy to learn to use. No real information required and easy to maintain. ”
03/28/2019 Review received via mail
“People at hearing aid clinic are very good in the job they do. ”
03/27/2019 Review received via mail
“My experience was excellent. Everything was explained perfectly and the new hearing aids were delivered quickly. They work very well. The follow-up appointments have also been very informative. Thank you! ”
03/18/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Atwood pays great attention and time in getting and maintaining my hearing aids. Her personality and caring makes it a pleasure to work with her. ”
03/18/2019 Review received via mail
“It has always been great. ”
03/13/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Kirsten Atwood is an excellent audiologist. She is very pleasant to work with and very healthful. There is no long waiting from appointment time. She knows her product and makes computer adjustments when needed. ”
03/12/2019 Review received via mail
“Very convenient office. The staff is super friendly and organized. Dr. Atwood is very accommodating. She has made sure on numerous occasions that I was comfortable and that the devices were working properly. Follow-up are thorough and timely. Would recommend to anyone. Best office ever! ”
03/01/2019 Review received via mail
“I went from being in denial, to hearing aids being my best friend. Thanks to Dr. Atwood's expertise, a very positive experience. ”
02/26/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Kirsten T Atwood, AuD, CCC-A, Doctor of Audiology. Kirsten has a wonderful rapport with all her patients. She is cordial, professional, knowledgeable, attentive and caring. Wendy, her assistant, is efficient, professional and courteous. ”
02/18/2019 Review received via mail
“Kirsten is an excellent communicator. She teaches well - ensuring patient understanding and uses return demonstrations from the client to observe and improve understanding and technique of client. She is A+++”
02/15/2019 Review received via mail
“My experience was very pleasant. Well thought out program. ”
02/14/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Atwood renders excellent service! I have had experience with other hearing aid vendors in the city during my thirty plus years and none compare to Dr. Atwood's services and dedication. ”
02/14/2019 Review received via mail
“My hearing aid experience from day one has been great. Kirsten Atwood at Stuart, FL location is exceptional in her job. Very knowledgeable and personable. ”
02/13/2019 Review received via mail
“I received my second pair of hearing aids. First pair 2014, the second pair, 7/23/2018. I've been going to Kirsten and she has been wonderful. She is patient, understands and there for me. There is no other like her. ”
02/12/2019 Review received via mail
“My experience was excellent. Dr. Atwood was attentive and professional and very helpful. Appointments are always at the scheduled time! Minimal to "no wait" time!!”
02/08/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Atwood is very courteous, very kind, very knowledgeable. She made the whole experience pleasant. Everything went according to plan. All deliveries on time. After thirty years of wondering, I have found the audiologist and place for my hearing aids. ”
02/08/2019 Review received via mail
“Friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Great doing business with Dr. Atwood. ”
01/25/2019 Review received via mail
“Very professional, caring and available!”
01/25/2019 Review received via mail
“Have my hearing aids sent to factory, give me temporary hearing aids. Trying updated aids, very professional. ”
01/25/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Atwood is knowledgeable and professional. She is personable and has been very helpful in my attempts to get the most out of my hearing aids. She is excellent in all ways. ”
01/25/2019 Review received via mail
“Very pleasant and extremely helpful! ”
01/24/2019 Review received via mail
“Getting hearing aids recently was a very pleasant experience. Dr. Atwood explained how the hearing aids worked and all of my questions were answered. I would highly recommend Independent Hearing if you are contemplating the purchase of hearing aids, I am very happy with mine. ”
01/23/2019 Review received via mail
“Having had significant hearing loss for many years and interacting with a number of other audiologists, Dr. Atwood is by far the exceptional practitioner. She is professional, very knowledgeable, super caring and actually listens to your issues and concerns. Appointments are consistently on time. Thank you! ”
01/22/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Atwood thoroughly explained the operation of my hearing aids and the function of my I-Phone app. She is a very pleasant person to consult with.”
01/21/2019 Review received via mail
“Kristin was very helpful, kind and caring. Always a pleasure seeing her. ”
01/03/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Atwood is wonderful to work with, so professional and a real "people" person. ”
01/03/2019 Review received via mail
“Talked to customer support who was very helpful with dropped program. Clear and rebooted but took three tries. Also, could only hear on Pandora in right ear. Problem isolated with my Iphone. Phone requires factory reset. ”
01/03/2019 Review received via mail
“Very happy with the hearing aids and the service. ”
01/02/2019 Review received via mail
“No long waiting time. Always friendly, complete service. Skillful repairs and replacements. Quality products. ”
01/02/2019 Review received via mail
“Very helpful and good experience. Happy camper! ”
01/02/2019 Review received via mail
“Dr. Kristen is such a pleasure to visit to have my hearing aids routinely checked. She is prompt in her appointment schedules. Our appointment was at 3pm, we were taken at 3:05. She is both knowledgeable and most pleasant. ”
12/28/2018 Review received via mail
“Dr. Atwood met me on time and took care of all of my concerns involving my hearing aids. ”
12/28/2018 Review received via mail
“Visit was great! As always, Dr. Atwood was kind and patient with our situation. She answered all questions. We will definitely come back to make sure our mother's hearing is taken care of. Thank you. ”
12/28/2018 Review received via mail
Clinic details
Independence Hearing is proud to offer our patients the latest in hearing aid technology and innovative hearing testing. Our goal is to provide personal and quality hearing care in a friendly environment. Our Audiology team delivers the highest quality hearing care using evidence-based practices, cutting-edge technology and the latest research for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs and listening lifestyle.
Hearing care services
Some of the services to expect from Independence Hearing include:
- hearing testing
- hearing aid sales and service
- hearing aid fitting and programming
- adjustments and more
Hours of operation
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
Tuesday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
Wednesday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
Thursday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
Friday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
Saturday | Closed |
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Accepted forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Cash
- Check