Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Hearing Care Solutions in Huntsville & Decatur, AL
North Alabama Audiology has been dedicated to improving hearing health since 1960, evolving from a hearing instrument specialist practice to a full audiology clinic in 1981. Our locally owned and operated practice prioritizes personalized care, offering comprehensive services including hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus treatment, and ear protection solutions. With decades of combined experience, our team of certified audiologists and patient care coordinators delivers tailored solutions to meet individual needs. We emphasize the critical connection between hearing health and overall well-being, addressing cognitive impacts of untreated hearing loss while providing advanced technology and compassionate support.Our commitment to continuing education ensures patients receive the latest diagnostic tools and treatment methodologies. We operate two convenient locations in Huntsville and Decatur, Alabama, serving surrounding communities with flexible scheduling and transparent communication. Our mission remains focused on restoring quality of life through improved hearing, backed by a satisfaction guarantee and ongoing patient support.
Services
Hearing Testing
Hearing Aid Fitting
Hearing Aid Repair
Hearing Protection
Tinnitus Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- Established in 1960 with audiology specialization since 1981
- Locally owned practice with personalized patient care approach
- Certified audiologists with decades of combined experience
- Comprehensive services from testing to advanced hearing solutions
- Satisfaction guarantee on all hearing aid purchases
What people say
Professional expertise
Personalized care
Effective solutions
Knowledgeable staff
Improved quality of life
Services
Hearing Testing
Our comprehensive hearing assessments use advanced diagnostic tools to identify hearing loss severity and type. We conduct pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and otoacoustic emissions testing to create detailed audiograms. These evaluations help determine appropriate treatment plans including hearing aid selection and tinnitus management strategies.
Hearing Aid Fitting
We offer professional fitting for all major hearing aid brands with personalized programming based on individual hearing profiles. Our process includes real ear measurements for precise calibration, custom mold creation, and patient education on device operation and maintenance for optimal performance.
Tinnitus Treatment
Our specialized tinnitus treatment combines hearing aid technology with sound therapy approaches. We address underlying hearing loss contributing to tinnitus symptoms while providing customized masking solutions and counseling to help patients manage chronic ringing or buzzing sounds.
Hearing Protection
We provide custom-molded hearing protection solutions for various environments including industrial settings, music venues, and recreational activities. Our offerings include Bluetooth-enabled protective gear that maintains situational awareness while preventing noise-induced hearing damage.
Hearing Aid Repair
Our repair services cover most major hearing aid brands with on-site diagnostics and component replacement. We perform professional cleanings, battery replacements, and mechanical repairs while offering regular maintenance check-ups to extend device longevity and performance.
People
Charles R. Taylor
Audiologist
With over 50 years of experience since 1973, Charles holds a Master's degree in Audiology and certifications from ASHA and AAA. He established North Alabama's first rehabilitation audiology program and brings extensive expertise in hearing aid technology and tinnitus management.
Sheila Penick
Patient Care Coordinator
Serving patients since 1994, Sheila combines administrative expertise with technical knowledge of hearing aid repairs. Her experience includes both clinical support and customer service roles, focusing on patient satisfaction and follow-up care.
Mickey Taylor
Patient Care Coordinator
With a background in counseling and education, Mickey provides compassionate patient support. Her experience includes rehabilitation center work and personalized assistance with hearing aid adaptation and communication strategies for improved patient outcomes.
Questions
What hearing tests do you offer?
We provide comprehensive diagnostic testing including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, otoacoustic emissions testing, and tympanometry to assess all aspects of hearing function.
Do you carry all hearing aid brands?
We offer major hearing aid brands and can repair most existing devices. Our selection includes advanced technology options with features like Bluetooth connectivity and fall detection.
Can hearing aids help with tinnitus?
Yes, many hearing aids include tinnitus masking features while simultaneously addressing underlying hearing loss that contributes to tinnitus symptoms.
How often should I get my hearing checked?
We recommend annual testing for those over 65, biennial testing for ages 50-65, and baseline testing for adults under 50 to monitor hearing health proactively.
Do you offer emergency hearing aid repairs?
We provide prompt repair services for most hearing aid brands with same-day assessments and component replacements to minimize device downtime.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Huntsville, Decatur, and surrounding areas including Madison, Somerville, Moulton, and Hazel Green with convenient locations in both cities.
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Reviews (6)
Keli Sparks
Nov 23, 2018
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Mr. Charles Taylor, Audiologist, has guided me thru at least 4-5 sets of hearing aids in ~30 years. He and his office staff have always been helpful, kind, timely, and professional.
Mr. Taylor seems to keep up with the latest trends and hearing aid technology. He will clean all hearing aids, tubes, ear molds, microphone screens and filters. All hearing aids need, capital letters 'need', to be checked at least yearly. It's surprising how much dust, debris plug up sound, and decrease the effectiveness of a hearing aid. He often has hearing aid battery sales, and these batteries last much longer
Mr. Taylor seems to keep up with the latest trends and hearing aid technology. He will clean all hearing aids, tubes, ear molds, microphone screens and filters. All hearing aids need, capital letters 'need', to be checked at least yearly. It's surprising how much dust, debris plug up sound, and decrease the effectiveness of a hearing aid. He often has hearing aid battery sales, and these batteries last much longer
Sandra Webber
Dec 26, 2016
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Decatur Hearing Aid Center is wonderful. Every one who works there are very friendly and they know what they are doing.
Hailey Messinger
Dec 27, 2015
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The staff at Decatur Hearing Aid Center stay up to date with all of the trending technologies so that they can service patients. Always letting us know whats new and if it can help our situation.
Max Reese
Dec 15, 2015
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The staff at Decatur Hearing Aid Center is always very helpful, thorough and professional. I've never felt pressured into buying something I didn't want or didn't need.
Lauren H.
Dec 15, 2015
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At Decatur Hearing Aid Center you find friendly staff who take the time to listen to your needs and concerns I have been a patient here for over fifteen years and would go nowhere else.
Roy Daniels
Nov 06, 2015
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I have been very happy with Decatur Hearing Aid Center. I have had at least 3 hearing aids and they have all been very good. I highly recommend Decatur Hearing Aid Center.
