Michael Thelen Au.D. • Doctor of Audiology
2245 South Oneida Street • Appleton, WI 54915-1657
| Phone: | 920-731-9611 | TDD: | 920-731-9228 |
| Fax: | 920-731-1950 | Email: | mtaud2001@yahoo.com |
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm
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Hearing Aids
Audiologists are the most qualified professionals to provide competent, caring, hearing aid evaluations, counseling and fittings.
Following a diagnostic assessment of your hearing ability, we discuss your specific communication needs to determine which instrument
is best suited to you and your lifestyle. We provide all types and styles of hearing aids including basic and advanced digital hearing aids
from the largest variety of hearing aid manufacturers offered in the Fox River Valley.
Every patient fit with a hearing aid receives a trial period guaranteed in writing.
This trial period provides an opportunity to utilize the hearing aid in your own listening environments
to ensure they meet your individual hearing needs and expectations.
Our success rate and overall satisfaction with hearing aids is second to none.
Types of Hearing Aids
• Receiver In The Ear/Canal (RITE, RIC CRT)
The latest and most popular of the digital hearing aids, this "new age" behind the ear hearing aid combines with superior cosmetics and styling.
• Completely In Canal (CIC)
Fitting completely in the ear canal, it is the least visible hearing aid available. This style requires that the patient have good dexterity in order to manipulate the small device and battery. The CIC is best suited for hearing losses in the mild to moderate range.
• In The Canal (ITC)
Still having a cosmetically appealing look, this device fills the outer portion of the ear canal. The in the canal aid has a larger battery, which allows for more power and longer battery life. The ITC fits mild to moderate hearing losses.
• In The Ear (ITE)
Filling the entire concha (bowl of the outer ear), this style of hearing aid uses a larger battery generating even more power and battery life. The ITE is best suited for mild to severe hearing impairments.
• Behind The Ear (BTE)
The behind the ear device is connected via a clear tube to a custom made ear piece that fits in the ear canal. This style of hearing device can be used for mild to profound hearing losses and can allow for the most amplification and longest battery life possible.
All styles are also available with "wireless" or other "Bluetooth" technology for
communication between each hearing aid and/or other listening, entertainment or Assistive devices.
Call 920-731-9611 or Contact us to schedule an appointment with your audiologist today!