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Your Trusted Audiology Partner in Metairie
Nola Hearing was founded in 2012 by Dr. Melissa Webb Duthu, AuD, with a mission to provide exceptional hearing healthcare to residents of New Orleans and surrounding areas. Our practice combines advanced technology with personalized care to address hearing loss through comprehensive evaluations, custom hearing aid fittings, and tinnitus management. We prioritize patient comfort, offering a welcoming environment with flexible appointments and acceptance of all major insurance providers.Our team's expertise spans diagnostic audiologic evaluations, live speech mapping, and hearing protection solutions tailored to individual lifestyles. With over a decade of experience, we remain committed to improving quality of life through better hearing while maintaining transparency in pricing and treatment options.
Services
Hearing Aid Services
Hearing Evaluations
Tinnitus Treatment
Hearing Protection
Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluation
Live Speech Mapping
Hearing Aid Repair
Insurance Assistance
Custom Earmolds
Earplugs
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Established in 2012 with continuous audiology expertise
- Offers all major hearing aid brands for unbiased recommendations
- Accepts all major insurance providers and VA benefits
- Provides flexible appointment scheduling including walk-ins
- Utilizes live speech mapping technology for precise fittings
What people say
Exceptional service
Improved quality of life
Professional expertise
Patient-centered care
Prompt follow-up
Services
Hearing Aid Services
We offer comprehensive hearing aid services including selection from all major manufacturers, custom fittings, and ongoing maintenance. Our technology ranges from discreet in-canal devices to advanced digital models with noise reduction. Patients receive personalized counseling on device operation and care, with follow-up adjustments included in our service package.
Hearing Evaluations
Our diagnostic evaluations use pure-tone and speech testing to identify hearing loss severity and type. The process includes tympanometry and bone conduction tests to determine if loss stems from conductive or sensorineural causes. Results guide personalized treatment plans that may include medical referrals or amplification solutions.
Tinnitus Treatment
We address chronic ear ringing through combination therapies including sound masking devices, hearing aids with tinnitus programs, and counseling. Treatment plans consider underlying causes like noise-induced loss or stress factors. Patients receive education on lifestyle modifications to reduce symptom impact on daily life.
Hearing Protection
Custom earmolds and filtered earplugs protect against noise-induced hearing loss in industrial, musical, and recreational settings. Our solutions maintain speech clarity while reducing harmful decibel exposure. We also provide swim molds and sleep plugs for specialized protection needs.
Live Speech Mapping
This advanced fitting technique uses real-ear measurements during live conversation to optimize hearing aid settings. Patients experience immediate adjustments while family members participate in the calibration process. The technology ensures precise amplification tailored to individual auditory anatomy and listening environments.
People
Dr. Melissa Webb Duthu
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Duthu founded Nola Hearing in 2012 after earning her AuD from LSU Health Sciences Center. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she specializes in diagnostic audiology and hearing aid technology. Her patient-centered approach focuses on restoring communication abilities through personalized solutions.
Brittany
Audiology Assistant
Brittany supports patient care with scheduling, device demonstrations, and follow-up assistance. She ensures smooth operations while providing compassionate support during hearing aid acclimation. Her responsiveness to urgent appointments demonstrates our commitment to accessible care.
Questions
What hearing aid brands do you offer?
We provide all major hearing aid brands including Oticon, Phonak, Signia, Starkey, and Widex to ensure unbiased recommendations tailored to your needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept all major insurance providers and are a preferred VA provider, making hearing care accessible through various coverage plans.
What hearing protection options exist?
We offer custom earmolds for industrial noise, musicians, swimmers, and sleepers with options that maintain speech clarity while reducing harmful noise exposure.
How does live speech mapping work?
This technology uses real-ear measurements during live conversation to optimize hearing aid settings, ensuring precise amplification tailored to your unique hearing needs.
What tinnitus treatments are available?
Treatment options include sound therapy devices, hearing aids with tinnitus masking features, and counseling to manage chronic ear ringing symptoms.
Reviews (7)
Chuck Shadwick Chuck
Oct 18, 2021
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Great people to work with makes you feel like you're one of the family the doctor talks to you and listens to you
Robert Porter
Oct 03, 2021
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NOLA hearing is outstanding! This hearing center provides a relaxed and comfortable hearing testing and hearing aid fitting experience. Dr. Melissa is the most patient and professional audiologist. If you have lots of questions, Dr. Melissa is going to take all the time you need to get detailed answers. This is the place to go for the very best service and technology.
Tish G.
Sep 07, 2020
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I've been wearing hearing aids for years and one died. I was able to set up an appointment with Melissa just a couple of days out and was amazed that she called two days later (that's right - TWO DAYS) to let me know my new hearing aids had arrived!! I'm very pleased with the quality of service I received and the quality of my new hearing aids.
Jody Juneau
Nov 29, 2019
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I brought my mom to Melissa for hearing aids four years ago. She was so patient, compassionate and kind to my mom. She explained everything slowly and clearly so mom could understand. Unfortunately, mom was just not cognizant enough to handle the daily ins and outs of hearing aids, so we didn't purchase any. After a recent visit to the ENT confirmed my hearing loss, I knew where I needed to go for hearing aids. I did endless research online and had many questions and ideas. Melissa answered all questions knowledgeably and incorporated my ideas into her recommendations. The end result was hearing
Rick G.
Aug 26, 2019
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A few weeks ago, I got a recommendation for NOLA Hearing Center. I went to the appointment, which began on-time. The audiologist, Melissa, has a doctorate in audiology; and it was evident from the time I spent in the Center that Melissa knows what she is doing. She explained a number of issues to me; she answered my questions helpfully and very courteously. My hearing aid arrived less than a week later, at which time Melissa showed me how to put it in (and take it out), how to clean it, how to charge the battery. As before, she took her time, explaining things, answered a question (or 2) I had
Cindy Askew
Aug 13, 2019
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Absolutely the BEST! Professional, kind, patient, and very knowledgeable with new features for hearing aids. She helped put a BIG smile on my Dad's face!! Highly recommend! Melissa is the BEST!
Peggy Ainsworth
Aug 09, 2019
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Dr. Melissa is absolutely awesome; I have been wearing hearing aides for 25 years and she gave me the best hearing/speech test. She helps you with getting the right aide for your hearing loss. I highly recommend her.
