Audiologists are hearing health care professionals who diagnose, treat, and manage individuals with hearing loss or balance problems.  Audiologists have a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited university graduate program.  Their academic training provides the foundation for patient management from birth through adulthood.  Audiologists determine appropriate patient treatment of hearing and balance problems by combing a complete history with a variety of specialized auditory and vestibular tests.  Based on the diagnosis, the audiologist determines and counsels the patients regarding their treatment options.   If necessary referrals to primary care physicians or Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists for medical or surgical treatment of such disorders will be provided.  Audiologists dispense and fit hearing aids as part of a comprehensive (rehabilitative program, improving the quality of peoples lives every day.  Audiologists are an integral part of the health care team and recognized by Medicare as a professional qualified to provide diagnostic tests.