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www.feldman-hearing.com
Located within The Feldman E.N.T Group, P.C., you willl find one of the Washington D.C. area's premeire audiological service facilities, The Feldman Hearing Studio.
The Feldman Hearing Studio is a full service audiological clinic that is dedicated to providing you with all your hearing healthcare needs. Certified audiologists and licensed hearing aid dispensers staff all three locations.
We are here to provided full diagnostic hearing evaluations for both adults and children, specialized testing for dizziness and balance disorders, and custom made earplugs designed especially for swimmers, musicians, industrial machine operators, or anyone wishing to protect their hearing from damage by excessive noise.
We work with all the major manufactures of hearing aids, so we are able to provide you with the product that best meets your personal needs. Our staff understands your needs and will work with you to determine what devices are most appropriate to fit not only your hearing loss, but also your lifestyle. With all of the changes in the hearing care industry, and with the introduction of 100% digital technology, hearing aids have changed since your parents wore them. Many hearing aids are fully automatic and don't require any adjustments on your part. Working with a well educated and well-trained Audiologist is essential to your improved hearing health.
Click on one of the links below to find out more about the services offered at The Feldman Hearing Studio.
ABOUT OUR AUDIOLOGISTS
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Judy N. Grobstein, M.A., CCC-A - Ms. Grobstein is a nationally certified and state licensed audiologist that has been with our practice since 2002. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, she earned her bachelor's degree in speech pathology and Audiology and her Master's degree in Audiology from Kent State University.
Ms. Grobstein is experienced in the selection and fitting of appropriate amplification to meet your needs, beyond just your hearing loss. She specializes in the fitting of 100% digital hearing aids. She continually attends continuing education classes to stay on top of the most advanced technologies available. Changes in hearing aids are most important for helping solve many of the problems that have plagued hearing aid users of the past. Ms. Grobstein is also experienced with the evaluation of many balance disorders and the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
Ms. Grobstein is a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
Meaghan Reed, M.S., CF-A - Ms. Reed has prepared herself to assist you with your hearing healthcare needs through advanced education. She graduated with her Master's degree from the University of Washington in Seattle and her Bachelor's degree in Communication disorders from the University of Central Florida. She is currently in the final stages of her training and is in the process of obtaining her national certification from the American Speech-Language and hearing association.
Prior to joining our practice, Ms. Reed has obtained clinical experience in the U of W clinic and at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma Washington. Ms. Reed has been trained in the evaluation and audiological management of hearing loss. Her knowledge of the various levels of hearing aid technology allows her to effectively assist you with the selection and fitting of appropriate rehabilitative technology. In addition to her expertise with hearing aids, she is trained in the evaluation of balance disorders as well as the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
Jennifer L. Feinstein, Au.D. - Dr. Feinstein is a board-certified and Maryland State licensed audiologist and hearing aid specialist. Originally from Maryland she returned to the area to practice Audiology in 1998. She earned her Doctorate degree in Audiology from the University of Florida in 2002. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University and her Master's degree in Audiology from California State University of Sacramento.
She has extensive training in the evaluation of dizziness and balance disorders and electro diagnostic evaluations of the auditory system, as well as comprehensive experience with 100% digital hearing aids.
Dr. Feinstein is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and Board certified by the American Board of Audiology.
Washington, D.C.
Ron P. Gill, B.S. BC-HIS - Mr. Gill is a board certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences and is a Maryland State licensed Hearing Aid dispenser. He earned his bachelor's degree in speech language and auditory pathology from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. continues to advance his understanding of hearing loss through continuing education. Mr. Gill has been an important member of Physician's Hearing Center since 1998. Mr. Gill is fully trained in all levels of hearing aid technology and will work with you to assist you in the selection and fitting of the appropriate amplification to fit not only your hearing loss, but your lifestyle needs.
Germantown, Maryland
Teresa L. Kendrick, M.A., CCC-A is a nationally certified and state licensed audiologist. She earned both her bachelor's degree in elementary education and hearing and speech and her Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Maryland. Ms. Kendrick has been practicing in various Ear, Nose and Throat physician's offices for 22 years and has been with this practice for 16 years. She enjoys working within the medical setting because of the variety of patients that come through the door. Ms. Kendrick is experienced in the selection and fitting of appropriate amplification for patients of all ages. She also feels that through continuing education she has kept up to date on the most recent advances in hearing aid technology. She is currently working part time in our Germantown office with the remainder of her time devoted to her three small children. Ms. Kendrick is a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
Gerry G. Haughey, M.S., CCC-A is a nationally certified and state licensed audiologist. She earned her bachelor's degree in speech pathology and Audiology from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York and her and her Master's degree in Audiology from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Ms. Haughey has been practicing in various hospital and clinical settings in Maryland for almost 20 years and works with patients of all ages. Ms. Haughey specializes in the diagnostic evaluations of dizziness and balance disorders and is trained in various rehabilitation methods. She has experience fitting amplification on patients of all ages as well as all levels of hearing aid technology. She is always updating her skills through continuing education classes offered throughout the year. Ms. Haughey is fluent in sign communication. Ms. Haughey is a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing association. Currently she is working part-time in our Germantown location with the remainder of her time committed to her two children.
About Hearing Aids...
We offer the sale of custom made, state-of-the-art hearing aids for many different levels of hearing loss. The following are some of the most commonly dispensed hearing aids. All types of hearing loss are not correctable with hearing aids. We recommend a full audiologic examination by a physician, and a full series of hearing tests by one of our audiologists to determine if a hearing aid is right for you.
Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)
This is the smallest type of hearing aid made and is almost invisible in the ear. All the components are housed in a small case that fits far into the ear canal. This takes advantage of the ear's own natural sound-collecting design and offers convenient telephone usage. CICs are custom made for each ear; however, these hearing aids are restricted to persons with ear canals large enough to accommodate the insertion depth of the instrument into the ear. Also, the CIC style uses a very small battery that requires good handling skills. This type of hearing aid is not suitable for persons with severe hearing losses.
In-the-Canal Hearing Instruments (ITC)
A little bigger than the CIC, the ITC hearing aids also fit far into the ear canal. Canal hearing aids use a slightly larger battery than the CIC style. This style is used for mild to moderate hearing losses.
In-the-Ear Hearing Instruments (ITE)
These hearing aids can be used for a wider range of hearing losses. Due to their larger size, ITEs can accommodate larger sound amplifiers and more features such as a telephone switch. They are also easier to handle for many people.
Behind-the-Ear Hearing Instruments (BTE)
In BTE hearing aids, the electronics are housed in a case that fits behind the ear. Tubing and a custom made earmold directs the sound to the ear canal. Due to its robust design, this style is especially recommended for children. BTE hearing aids can provide more amplification than smaller devices due to the stronger amplifier and the larger battery. This style is available in several colors for hair and skin tone matching, or in cool bright colors for children.
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