Hearing Team

Looking for a Hearing Aid Doctor?

Look no further than the experienced team of hearing aid doctors at Physician Hearing Care located in Decatur, AL. Physician Hearing Care is committed to providing the highest quality of care and the most advanced hearing aid technology available to patients of all ages.

Frank Fischer, MCAP, former Managing Director of the Shea Clinic for Hearing in Memphis, Tennessee, is currently the overseeing hearing aid doctor of Decatur ENT’s Physician Hearing Care. Fischer ensures that each patient receives the correct treatment for his hearing loss. He has over 25 years in the healthcare field treating patients with hearing loss and has vast experience with various technologies and their success rates. He is keenly aware of the problems that those in need of hearing aids encounter and can provide realistic expectations for your hearing aid. Learn more about hearing aids   Learn more about medical hearing loss

Medical Team

Why select just one hearing aid doctor when you can access an entire team? Our accomplished team consists of three physicians who specialize in problems of the ear, nose and throat as well as other specialized staff trained in assessing hearing loss. Drs. Kin Copeland, M.D., George Godwin, M.D., and Ben Light, M.D. provide a complete medical diagnosis of your hearing loss and suggest treatment. If hearing aids are the best option for you, you are referred to the Physician Hearing Care center of Decatur ENT located in Decatur, AL.

George H. Godwin III, M.D.

S. Kinney Copeland, M.D.

Benjamin W. Light, M.D.

Randall F. Wilks, Au.D.

Tammi Howell, B.S., H.I.S

Hearing Aid Devices

When you have hearing loss, sound still enters the ear but the signals are weak by the time they reach the brain. Hearing aid devices can help by making most sounds clearer for the brain and can help filter background noise. The Physician Hearing Care team in Decatur, AL will help determine the source of your hearing loss with a complete hearing test at our local hearing aid center. If hearing aids can help, our specialized staff will help you determine the best hearing aid for you. We also answer a number of questions about hearing aids on our FAQ page.  Call To Book Your Free Hearing Test

Expectations for Hearing Aid Devices

A hearing aid should provide useful hearing in both a quiet and noisy environment Soft speech should be audible, normal sounds should be comfortable and loud sounds should not be uncomfortable Hearing aids should never hurt, although slight discomfort may be normal in the first week of use Hearing aids should not whistle or squeal, this is usually a sign of a poor fitting or wax in the ear canal Auditory rehabilitation may take 2-16 weeks depending on hearing loss Hearing aids do not eliminate background noise, rather they discriminate speech in the presence of noise Hearing aids do not restore hearing to a perfect level; rather they should bring hearing back to a useful, satisfactory range WE NOW OFFER RECHARGEABLE HEARING AIDS

Hearing Aids Offered at Physician Hearing Care

Our hearing aid center in Decatur, AL is proud to offer a high-quality, comprehensive platform of powerful hearing aid devices that offer advanced, superior sound technology. We carry all major hearing aid brands including:

In the ear hearing aid device styles

The smallest custom style at fit in the ear canal, IIC aids take advantage of the ear’s natural shape to provide improved sound and require less amplification. Specifically designed for mild to moderate hearing loss, IIC instruments sit invisibly in or past the second bend of the ear canal.

ITC aids sits comfortably in the lower portion of the ear canal. Slightly larger but barely noticeable, these aids are more powerful than CIC models, have a longer battery life, and can host additional features such as directional microphones and volume controls. They fit mild and moderate hearing losses.

Nearly invisible, these aids fit inside the ear canal and include a tiny cord for easy removal. The smallest custom style, CIC aids are suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss.

HS models fill half the bowl of the outer ear. Their slightly larger size enables directional microphones, volume controls and button settings. Easier to handle than smaller models and still often disguised by hairstyles or sideburns.

Widely recommended for mild to severe hearing loss, ITE aids are larger and easier to handle. They are placed in the ear canal to sit flush within the outer ear bowl, faceplate extending into the concha of the ear. Controls are easily accessible and the size allows the maximum number of additional controls and features and a larger battery size than the smaller styles.

Behind the ear hearing device styles

BTEs with ear molds are recommended for all types of hearing loss in children and adults. These aids are worn behind the ear connected to an ear mold in the ear canal with a thin tube. BTE aids feature longer battery life, better amplification and controls that are conveniently located within reach. Their longer shape, follows the contour behind the outer ear. The earmold color and style, as well as the wearer’s hairstyle, determine exactly how they will look on each person.

Designed to hide behind the outer ear, these aids are recommended for mild to moderate high frequency losses. Mini BTEs have ultra-thin tubing connected to a soft tip receiver that sits in the ear canal to discreetly route sound into the ear.

While the final costs of a hearing aid devices is dependent upon the model selected, there are two main factors when determining price. The smaller the hearing aid, the more expensive it is. The more sophisticated the digital chip, the higher the price. Both these factors will be discussed in-depth at our hearing aid center in Decatur, AL with the Physician Hearing Care team of experts. The final model selection will be based on the degree of the patient’s hearing loss and their hearing and cosmetic goals. Our primary goal is to improve each patient’s hearing while we listen with compassion. We guarantee that there will be no high-pressure sales pitch.

Free office visits for cleanings, adjustments, and annual hearing evaluations Repairs of all makes/model of hearing aid devices, some while you wait 30 day trial and return privilege Two year loss and damage replacement Two year warranty plans

Make the call for better hearing today.(256) 355-2096

Hearing Tests

Decatur ENT and Physician Hearing Care offers a comprehensive hearing screening by Morgan County’s only physician-staffed hearing clinic.

Is it time for a hearing and ear test?

The Association of Independent Hearing Professionals have suggested regular hearing checkups as follows: 18 to 45 years of age: Every five years45 to 60 years of age: Every three yearsOver 60 years of age: Every two years Call To Book Your Free Hearing Test Hearing loss can be gradual, and you may become accustomed to some degree of hearing loss before it becomes a significant impediment. A regularly scheduled hearing and ear test can detect problems early and get you the treatment you need.  Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves? Do you have difficulty in public places such as restaurants, church, meetings, etc.? Does your family complain that the TV is too loud? Do certain voices (women, children) cause you more difficulty? Do you have a history of being in or around a noisy environment? Does one ear perform better than the other? Do you suffer from tinnitus (ringing or roaring of the ears)? Did you suddenly lose your hearing? If you experience any of these problems, it may be time to have your hearing checked.

If our comprehensive hearing and ear test determines that hearing aids can help, Physician Hearing Care provides the highest quality of patient care and the most advanced hearing aid technology available.

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Specialty In Ear Hearing Devices 

Physician Hearing Care of Decatur, AL offers recreational hearing aids that provide added protection for concerts, nightclubs, outdoor activities, sporting events, air travel, and movies.  We have an array of hearing devices to fit your lifestyle. Call To Book Your Free Hearing Test TRU Hearing Protection WR20Created for recreation or musicians, this in ear hearing aid is ideal for music enthusiasts who need sound filtering and reduction at concerts or clubs with loud music. This full frequency protective hearing device utilizes advanced acoustic filtering technology to reduce volume while maintaining sound quality across the sound frequency spectrum.  Built with a fully ventilated, ergonomic design to maximize comfort and allow for long periods of in-ear use so you can enjoy your music. Westone Custom Fit Hearing Protection ES49Custom hearing protection designed specifically with the musician in mind. This canal-style in ear hearing device is virtually unnoticeable and reduces volume levels evenly without affecting overall sound quality. Westone Elite Series Custom In-Ear Monitors ES60Comfortable in-earphones for musicians, ear impressions allow for custom in-ear monitors handcrafted to allow for the IEM’s high and low frequency sound components to be channeled through separate sound ports and sum within the user’s ear instead of an earpiece. This approach allows a more transparent transition between frequency ranges Westone Adventure Series ADV ALPHADesigned for the adventure, exercise or outdoor enthusiast, these are the ideal earbuds no matter what activity you love to do. Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad with IPX-3 weather resistance, this earphone is durable and stylish while providing protection against water and sweat. Combined with a AWACS reflective cable that is replaceable and boasts a 3-button control system and microphone, allowing you to enjoy your music on the go We also have answers to common questions about hearing aids on our FAQ page.

Related Videos

Hearing loss often occurs after inner ear damage cause by loud noises. This type of damage prevents sound from traveling through the ear and to the brain. This type of damage cannot be reversed. Protecting your hearing at work, sporting and recreational events, and concerts is imperative. In this series of videos, Frank Fischer of Decatur ENT’s Physician Hearing Care, discusses custom devices that protect your hearing at concerts, nightclubs, sporting events, air travel, movies, and more. Learn more by watching these videos.