At Kaiser Permanente Colorado, our services are divided into diagnostic services and hearing aid services. Prior to obtaining a hearing aid, you will need to get a complete diagnostic test by one of our licensed audiologists who specialize in diagnosis of hearing loss. These appointments are made through the Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology […]
All of our audiologists are Doctors of Audiology who meet rigorous standards for education, training and experience. Robin Karasopoulos, Au.D., CCC-A ABOUT ME: As an audiologist at Kaiser Permanente, my focus has been on hearing examinations and fitting of hearing aids. I joined Kaiser in spring of 2015 after spending many years in private practice […]
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The American Academy of Otolaryngology estimates that more than three million American children have hearing loss, and 1.3 million are below three years of age. Hearing loss impairs learning capacity and development of speech and language. Early detection and intervention are two of the most important factors in the successful treatment of hearing loss in […]
Hearing Aid has no sound or sound is quiet CAUSE: Not turned on SOLUTION: Turn on CAUSE: Volume too lowSOLUTION: Turn up volume CAUSE: Low/weak/dead battery SOLUTION: Replace with fresh battery CAUSE: Poor battery contact SOLUTION: Consult your audiologist who will determine if this is the cause CAUSE: Battery upside down SOLUTION: Insert battery positive side up (+) CAUSE: […]
Kaiser Permanente is a trusted and valued health care source for more than 500,000 people in the Colorado region. Practitioners are credentialed by Kaiser Permanente to ensure proper licensing and certification in their respective fields. Additionally practitioners participate in a Kaiser Permanente-directed quality assurance program, ensuring that high-quality care is delivered to our patients. As […]
Welcome to the new Kaiser Permanente Hearing Services of Colorado website. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need on hearing, hearing loss, and the other services available. We want to help you start hearing life again.
OBTAIN A HEARING TEST AT KAISER PERMANENTE Schedule a comprehensive hearing examination at one of our eight locations nearest you: DENVER METRO Arapahoe To Schedule: 303 338 3215 or kp.org Aurora Centrepoint To Schedule: 303 338 3215 or kp.org Franklin To Schedule: 303 861 3404 or kp.org Lone Tree To Schedule: 303 861 3404 or […]
Sounds waves in the environment enter our ears to produce sound in two ways: Air conduction: A sound wave enters the ear canal and hits the eardrum (tympanic membrane), causing a vibration. This vibration moves three tiny bones in the middle ear, known as the malleus, incus and stapes These bones push on the inner […]
Conductive hearing loss is due to a problem involving the outer or middle ear and may be caused by: – blockage of wax – a ruptured eardrum – birth defects – ear infections – stiffening of the middle ear bones or other heritable conditions
There are several styles of hearing aids, and all are “state of the art.” What is most important is that you purchase a hearing aid that accommodates your hearing loss and your listening needs. Just because your friend uses a particular hearing aid style does not mean you have to (or should) use that style. […]
Helpful tips to keep your hearing aid working well: – Excessive heat and cold may damage the hearing aid. Never leave it on a radiator, near a stove, in a sunny window, or in any other hot place (oven, dryer, in car on a summer day). – Do not wear the aid when using a […]
Hearing aids won’t restore lost hearing or stop the progression of age or noise-related hearing loss. And because hearing is as much a function of the brain as it is the inner ear, hearing aids aren’t the whole story in hearing better. But smart, new digital technologies, including the ability to amplify sound selectively, do […]
It is routine practice in most hospitals to perform hearing tests for babies shortly after delivery. This assures early intervention in the event that the newborn exhibits any signs of hearing loss. If your infant was not tested at birth, it is recommended that you contact the PAMF Center for Hearing Health to schedule a […]
Hearing aids are delicate, carefully-crafted electronic devices that require programming to function properly. With proper care and regular maintenance, your hearing aid should last about 3 to 5 years. This page is to help acquaint you with some of the styles of hearing aids offered at Kaiser Permanente’s Hearing Centers. At your appointment with one […]
