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Audiology and Hearing Devices Clinic

Stanford Health Care Ear, Nose, and Throat

Audiology and Hearing Devices Clinic

The Audiology Clinic at Stanford is a state–of–the-art facility that provides comprehensive audiology services for a wide variety of complicated hearing and vestibular problems.

Audiology and Hearing Devices Clinic
2452 Watson Court
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-723-5281 Getting Here
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Maps & Directions
Maps & Directions
2452 Watson Court
Suite 1700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-723-5281 Getting Here »
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Care and Treatment for Hearing Loss

Your Care Team

All of our audiologists are licensed by the state to practice and may also hold specialty certifications.

CHIEF OF AUDIOLOGY

Matthew Fitzgerald, PhD
Chief of Audiology
Matthew Fitzgerald, PhD
Chief of Audiology

What is an audiologist?

Clinical audiologists are academically trained, licensed and certified healthcare professionals who measure and evaluate a person's ability to hear, and specialize in the treatment of hearing disorders. They also measure vestibular function as it relates to balance and balance disorders.

Audiologists characterize the functional status of the auditory system and provide a variety of approaches to help counteract the effects of hearing losses including the provision of a wide variety of listening devices, including hearing aids. Audiologists also characterize the functional status of the vestibular system and provide a variety of approaches to help counteract the effects of vestibular disorders.

  • How language is learned and spoken
  • The anatomy of the human ear, brain, and nerves
  • The causes of hearing loss
  • Aural rehabilitation - rehabilitation relating to the ear and hearing.
  • The use of hearing aids, cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices
  • Lip reading and sign language techniques

Audiologists conduct diagnostic examinations, test for abnormalities in the hearing system and its many subcomponents, treat people with balance problems, and provide and fit hearing aids. Audiologists practice in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Inpatient rehabilitation centers
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Home health settings
  • Schools
  • Private practice

Audiologists hold a Doctoral degree, are required to be licensed in audiology in every state, and are typically certified by a national organization.

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Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

Mail or fax your completed New Patient Registration Form to:

Stanford University Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
801 Welch Road
Stanford, CA 94305

Fax: 650-725-6685

PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Call the Children's Hearing Center at 650-497-8841.

International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

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650-723-5281

RESOURCES

For Health Care Professionals

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referring Physicians.

You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

 

HOW TO REFER

Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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