North Shore Audio Vestibular Lab

Name: North Shore Audio Vestibular Lab
Address: 1160 Park Ave W #4-S, Highland Park, IL, 60035, US
Telephone: 847-432-5555
Price range: $$$
Rating: 5.0

1160 Park Ave W #4-S
Highland Park, IL 60035 847-432-5555

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Consumer from Highland Park, IL
Oct 28, 2023

Becoming an “ear computer” user is a multistage, multiyear journey: + you come to the realization that you need help with hearing + you get a diagnosis (including audiogram) and device recommendation + you comparison shop, then purchase and go through a period of adjusting to your assistive device + periodic visits to “check on life with ear computers,” device and biannual audiograms I’m glad Tracy Murphy, Au.D. was there for each phase from the first audiogram (you don’t need hearing aids now; come back when you sense that you do) to my current, 4th year with 12 channel “ear computers.” I’ve benefited from the expertise at NSAVL. Both Paul Preiss and Tracy Murphy are nationally recognized practitioners, and the practice is at the forefront of device technology through Dr. Preiss’ association with the Hearing Instrument Manufacturer’s Software Association (HIMSA) Board. I tell my friends: + “denial” isn’t only a river in Egypt: I should have gotten “ear computers” a year or two before I did. + partner with a good audiologist rather than the shopping mall Hearing Center. I choose the benefits of a medical professional to guide my journey to better hearing rather than a retail business owner / Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist.

Consumer from WILMETTE, IL
Jan 06, 2014

Dr. Pessis is extremely patient and helpful in adjusting my hearing aid.

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