At Physicians' Hearing Services, we believe that our patients come first. We are committed to providing high quality care for our patients, along with the highest level of service, no matter which hearing aid center of ours you visit. Based upon your individual needs, we provide a comprehensive array of services related to prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of hearing impairment for all ages.
Services
Otoscopic Examination: Inspection of the outer ear to assess wax build-up, infection, and abnormalities of ear canal and eardrum. Audiological Assessment: Evaluations include measures of hearing sensitivity of air and bone conducted sounds and measures of speech discrimination ability. Middle Ear Assessment (Tympanometry): Assesses how well the eardrum is moving to asses if there is fluid or other middle ear related disorders.
Dr. Coleman established Orange County Physicians' Hearing Services (OCPHS) in 2000 and manages all five office locations. He received his Masters Degree from California State University, Fullerton and received his training during his clinical fellowship year at House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Coleman later obtained his clinical doctorate degree in audiology from the University of Florida in 2000.
If you or your child has been referred for a diagnostic audiologic evaluation, it means that hearing loss needs to be ruled out or further examined. The diagnostic audiologic evaluation may be indicated for individuals who did not pass an initial hearing screening. The evaluation is done to determine if a hearing loss is present, and if so, to detail the type and severity of the hearing loss.
There are many steps that are part of a hearing aid evaluation. If you suspect that you might need a hearing aid, you will first need to have a hearing evaluation. At the time of the hearing evaluation, a case history will be taken to determine how much your hearing problem impacts your day-to-day life as well as the lives of your family.
Once you have selected your hearing aids after an evaluation, your hearing professional will program them, based on a prescription, to meet your hearing needs. It is also a good idea to bring family members or close friends to the hearing aid fitting so they can help remember all the information that is given and be a support to you.
