What's an Audiologist?

Audiologists are experts who can help to prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing disorders and tinnitus for people of all ages. Almost all types of hearing loss are treatable by an audiologist

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Audiologists: What do they do?

An audiologist is a professional who diagnoses and treats hearing and balance problems for people of all ages. An audiologist has received an Au.D. (Doctorate in Audiology), or a Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited university graduate program in audiology.

Audiologists may specialize working with certain populations or with specific issues such as hearing loss treatment.

Audiologists work in a variety of settings, such as:

Hospitals, clinics, private practices, ENT offices, universities, K-12 schools, government, military, and VA hospitals.

Audiologists are trained to screen individuals to identify possible hearing disorders. Testing will confirm if a hearing loss is present and determine the kind and degree of loss. If a hearing loss is present, Audiologists can recommend treatment in the form of hearing devices. Audiologists can fit and program hearing aids to the needs of patients as well as perform follow up care and maintenance.

Meg Kalady, Au.D.

Audiologist | Dr. Cliff Approved Provider

Dr. Meg Kalady is from the Philadelphia suburbs and has been practicing audiology for the last 30 years. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and she received her doctorate in audiology in 2012 from AT Still University.

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While our focus is on finding solutions, we want you to enjoy the time we are spending together. We’re not all business, all the time. We want to make you feel as comfortable as possible and want to know more about you than just the numbers on your audiogram. If you feel you are having a problem, let us be part of the solution.

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Beaufort, SC 29902

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Dr. Kalady is amazing! I have been wearing hearing aids for 12 years (since my late 50's) and I have never had such an extensive, thorough examination. In addition to being very professional she is also a very good listener. She "hears" your problems and strives to find the very best fit for your hearing needs. It is amazing the adjustments she can make that improve my hearing and give me confidence. I had resigned myself to accepting that my hearing would be a handicap in social situations, missing a lot of what was being said and unable to be a part of the conversations. With her help I can now be a participant again! I highly recommend Kalady Audiology. She's a gem!

Mickey G. of BeaufortRead more Google reviews

I have had diminished hearing for several years, but was unable to get a satisfactory answer about improving it. My GP recommended Kalady Audiology to me. Dr. Kalady did a thorough job of testing my hearing and spent a more than adequate amount of time to explain the various options. I have been using the hearing aids for several months now and I have found that, not only is my hearing better, but I no longer have to "drop out" of conversations because I don't want to constantly interrupt and ask for someone to repeat everything. An excellent experience at the office and definitely a better quality of life. I highly recommend her.

Karen H.Read more Google reviews

I’m so glad I used Kalady Audiology for my hearing needs. Dr. Kalady's ability to be fully aware of what my needs were made me feel comfortable through the whole process. Another very important point I’d like to make is that she uses “Best practices” to fit hearing aids. Whoever is reading this please google “best practices” for fitting of hearing aids. Dr. Kalady is the only audiologist I was able to find who does this. It’s extremely important in my opinion. Thank you so much Dr. Kalady. I’m so glad I used your services!!

Josh M. Read more Google reviews

I am completely stunned by how well I can hear with my new hearing aids. I never thought I would ever hear this well. I can hear clearly everything that is said on TV [men or women] and at a very low volume. My wife is absolutely thrilled with my ability to hear her and the low volume on the TV. My sports car has a totally different sound than it had with my old aids. My old aids made everything sound loud, but it was hard to understand what was being said. Dr. Kalady is the best!

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