Hearing Loss Testing
Informed Decision-Making Starts With A Hearing Test Determining whether or not hearing aids can help you hear a clearer world starts with a hearing test. Knowing the results of those tests gives you the power to make the decision that’s right for you. Why Have Your Hearing Tested? Untreated hearing loss can damage your physical…
Benefits of Hearing Aids
General Health There are 48 million people throughout the country with some measurable degree of hearing loss. Of those people, only 20 percent who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually wear them. It turns out, living with untreated hearing loss can do more damage than originally thought and those who seek treatment sooner see improvements in all…
Hearing Aid Fitting
When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, the selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your specific type of hearing loss and your individual listening needs. No two hearing losses are created equal and what…
Implantable Hearing Devices
Implantable Hearing Devices Implantable hearing devices are surgically implanted instruments designed to improve the hearing and communication abilities of individuals who are not candidates for traditional hearing aids. Different types of implantable hearing devices include cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids . Types of Implantable Hearing Devices Cochlear Implants Cochlear implants are devices that are…
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Meet Our Team
Merle Gallagher
Merle Gallagher joined our practice in 2013. She prides herself in having high professional standards, and is focused on securing patient satisfaction. She is familiar with hearing aid technology and is knowledgeable in troubleshooting hearing aid performance issues. Merle is friendly and loved by the patients she serves. The audiologists enjoy working with Merle and…
Kristine Trester, Au.D.
Dr. Kristine Trester has been a part of the NSAVL team for 10 years. Her philosophy is to obtain a comprehensive picture of the patient and their needs, which ultimately identifies the best course of treatment and/or rehabilitation. She obtained her doctorate at Rush University. While at Rush, Dr. Trester served as the president of the local chapter…
Tracy Murphy, Au.D.
Dr. Tracy Murphy has helped patients at North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab since 1993. She takes an active role in bringing contemporary hearing and balance care to her patients. Nothing pleases Dr. Murphy more than when patients report satisfaction with the hearing health care she provides. She loves seeing patients find relief after experiencing difficulty with…