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Audiology/Hearing Services

Common Signs of Hearing Problems Include:

bulletWords are hard to understand

bulletAnother person’s speech sounds slurred or mumbled

bulletCertain sounds are overly annoying or loud

bulletA hissing or ringing in the background is heard

bulletThe need to turn the TV or radio volume up very high

bulletThe frequent need to ask people to repeat themselves

bulletLong-term exposure to excessive noise (i.e., use of firearms, loud music)

You'll receive expert care in the Audiology Department at St. Anthony's Medical Center.  Our audiologist is licensed with the State of Missouri, and is highly qualified to diagnose and treat hearing-related disorders.  Our staff members are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. 

Evaluation

Your comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluation will be conducted using state-of-the-art equipment. 

A full audiogram is performed and interpreted by our audiologist, who then discusses the results with you and provides recommendations. 

Further audiology testing may be recommended, such as:

  • Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
  • Central Auditory Processing
  • Electronystagmography

Treatment

Treatment varies depending on the diagnosis.  If the audiologist feels you would benefit from a hearing aid, you will be presented with options.

You can select from a full spectrum of hearing aids in a variety of styles and technology levels, all at affordable, competitive prices.  Rest assured, we'll take the time and care necessary to provide the proper hearing aid fittings to suit your individual needs. 

Appointments

Patients needing an audiology/hearing appointment should be referred by any licensed physician. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 314.525.4572. The Audiology Department is located in the main hospital at St. Anthony's Medical Center.


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For information or a physician referral, please call 800.554.9550 or visit our online physician referral.

At St. Anthony's, our vision is to be the area's premier health care organization — and your first choice for health care services.