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
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Technicians, Dispensers,
Audioprosthologist
(these people are not audiologists) |
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
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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
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Limited testing work for hearing aid fitting purposes only.
Sales Model approach
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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
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Patient pickup required
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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
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None |
Patient Satisfaction |
- Voted #1 Audiology practice in Delray Beach
- Patient Testimonials
- Periodic Customer Satisfaction Surveys
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Limited staff, sometimes 1 dispenser |