Bridgewater Balance & Hearing - North Knox

Open now by appointment! 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
4005 Fountain Valley Drive Suite 450 Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 377-8277

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Blaire Barnhart,
AuD, CCC-A

Audiologist

Dr. Blaire Barnhart has an immense passion for serving her community in the field of rehabilitative audiology and welcomes patients of all ages from birth-geriatric. Her specialties include routine audiological testing, electrophysiological evaluations of the auditory and vestibular (balance) systems, selection, and fitting of hearing instrumentation in both the pediatric and adult populations, verification of the fitting, as well as comprehensive follow-up services. Dr. Barnhart practices patient-centered care and strives to have a trusting relationship with all her patients.

Dr. Barnhart earned her BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology with a minor in Psychology at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania before completing her Doctorate degree in Audiology at The University of Tennessee where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Barnhart concluded her studies at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, further specializing in pediatric audiology. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 

When not in office, Dr. Barnhart can be found in her hiking boots exploring the mountains of East Tennessee and beyond, with the goal of visiting each National Park!

With open arms, Dr. Barnhart is ready to greet you at Bridgewater Balance and Hearing!

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“On my first time to Bridgewater Balance and Hearing, I was sweetly greeted by the audiologist I was appointed to meet. She was so kind and made me feel comfortable, like I was welcome. She even answered my questions with sweet honesty. This is a center with such caring people and a great atmosphere! I would recommend Bridgewater Balance and Hearing to anybody. And I most definitely will call for their services when the need arises.”

Ashlynne W. of Pawnee City, NE   
06/01/2023    Review submitted online

Official Response from Bridgewater Balance & Hearing - North Knox:
“Thank you so much for the kind words. It was our pleasure to assist you, Ashlynne! We are here to help whenever needed!”
Received 06/02/2023

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Clinic details

Your caring East Tennessee Audiologist

Bridgewater Balance and Hearing is a full-service audiology and vestibular practice, specializing in hearing impairments and balance deficits for all ages, from birth to adults.  Bridgewater first opened its doors to the public in 2005 and has since expanded to 4 locations, including West Knoxville, Halls / Fountain City, Clinton, and Sevierville, Tennessee.  We use the most up to date technology, approaches, and provide evidenced based practices to all testing and treatment.   We have linked our other locations here for your convenience.

Our North Knoxville office is located on Fountain Valley Dr directly behind Captain D's in Halls, beside the UT building.  

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Hearing care services

Bridgewater Balance and Hearing is a complete audiology clinic, offering the Knoxville and east Tennessee region the following services:

  • Hearing tests
  • Hearing aids and fittings
  • Free hearing aid trials
  • Real ear measures and outcome verification measures
  • Hearing aid repair, service, and maintenance
  • Tinnitus Evaluation
  • Tinnitus treatment
  • Diagnostic hearing and balance evaluations
  • Tympanometry
  • Otoacoustic emission testing
  • Auditory Brainstem Response testing
  • Central auditory processing evaluations
  • Cochlear implant evaluations
  • Home visits, based on need
  • Specialty and musician earplugs
  • Custom ear molds
  • Hearing aid batteries
  • Flexible and affordable payment plans

Amenities

Free coffee

Free coffee

Free wifi

Free WiFi

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Curbside service

Curbside service

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair-accessible

Service pets welcome

Service pets welcome

Hearing implants

Hearing implants

Assistive listening devices

Assistive listening devices

Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Mobile clinic

Mobile clinic

Financing available

Financing available

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

Ear cleaning

Ear cleaning

Affiliations

Clinic affiliations

We are preferred providers of the NFL Players Association’s Professional Athletes Foundation. Our goal is to bring better hearing to former professional athletes and fit them with the hearing technology they need.

Clinic affiliations

We are a proud partner of HearStrong, an organization that spreads hearing loss awareness and provides hearing aids to those in need.

(865) 377-8277

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Hours of operation

SundayClosed
Monday8:30 am - 5 pm
by appointment
Tuesday8:30 am - 5 pm
by appointment
WednesdayClosed
Thursday8:30 am - 5 pm
by appointment
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Visit our other locations

Bridgewater Balance & Hearing - Knoxville
103 Suburban Rd Ste 101 D
Knoxville, TN 37923

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Bridgewater Balance & Hearing - Sevierville
1240 Fox Meadows Blvd Suite 5
Sevierville, TN 37862

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Bridgewater Balance & Hearing - Clinton
117 S Charles G Seivers Blvd Ste 202
Clinton, TN 37716

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Amenities

Free coffee

Free coffee

Free wifi

Free WiFi

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Curbside service

Curbside service

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair-accessible

Service pets welcome

Service pets welcome

Hearing implants

Hearing implants

Assistive listening devices

Assistive listening devices

Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Mobile clinic

Mobile clinic

Financing available

Financing available

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

Ear cleaning

Ear cleaning

Accepted forms of payment

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Debit
  • Financing available for those who qualify
  • Insurance accepted, please call for details
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