CRITERIA

HEARING PARTNERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Other HEARING CENTERS

Audiologist Credentials

• Mandatory Doctors of Audiology
• Board Certified State of Florida
• CCC-A Certified
• Adjunct Faculty Florida Atlantic University

Technicians, Dispensers,
Audioprosthologist
(not audiologists, less training required)

Audiologist
Continuing Education

• Mandatory to attend National Conferences, Seminars and Panel Network Meetings
• Our Audiologists give back to the community and participate in Humanitarian work

Optional

Complete Hearing Healthcare

• Comprehensive Hearing Testing for Adults & Children
• Vertigo-Dizziness-Balance-Neurological Evaluations
• Tinnitus Evaluation and Management
• Custom Swim Molds and Musician Molds
• Preventative Ear Protection for Firefighters, Police and Military Personnel
• Hearing Healthcare Package including Complimentary Adjustments, Clean and Check office visits for period of the warranty
• Medical Model approach

Limited testing work for hearing aid fitting purposes only.
Sales Model approach

Special Promotions

• Battery Club with Convenience (Batteries sent direct to your home or office at no charge)
• Refer a Friend Program
• Offers available on our website

Variable

Patient Follow-up

• Reports and Test Results promptly sent to the referring physician
• Annual hearing test reminders
• Quarterly Newsletters
• In-Office Patient Education Seminars
• Complimentary Birthday Gift
• Warranty Renewal Reminders

None

Patient Satisfaction

• Voted #1 Audiology practice in Delray Beach
• Patient Testimonials
• Periodic Customer Satisfaction Surveys

None

Repair Lab

• In House Repairs for most Hearing Aid Brands
• Loaner Hearing Aids available while patient aid is out for repair
• Drop Off Hearing Aid or schedule an appointment with the Audiologist
• Same Day Service Available

Often repairs sent out to the manufacturer with a 4 day minimum turnaround

State of the Art Equipment

• Advanced Diagnostic equipment to test Hearing and Balance

Minimal equipment for hearing aid testing only

Product Mix

• Wide Selection of Products to fit every hearing need and budget
• Latest digital technology hearing instruments available from a variety of manufacturers
• Audiologists fit (match) the patient to the hearing aid that will provide the best hearing possible
  for the patient

Limited vendor selection
Sometimes a franchise is given 1 hearing aid option

Location

• Convenient for Cars and Bus Service
• Plenty of Parking
• Door-to-Door Convenience
• No Elevators
• No Stairs

On the street or nearby parking available

Customer Service

• Friendly, Knowledgeable Office Staff
• Prompt attention to Patient Needs
• Appointments Scheduled for Patient Convenience
• Answering Machine for After Hours
• Two Audiologists and Support Staff

Limited staff, sometimes 1 dispenser