Central Ohio Ear, Nose and Throat Hearing Services
Emily
McPheron, Au.D., FAAA & Kimberly Palumbo, Au.D., FAAA
Emily
McPheron and Kimberly Palumbo are Certified Licensed Audiologists,
board certified by the
American Board of Audiology. At Central
Ohio Ear, Nose and Throat Hearing Services, we offer
diagnostic audiological evaluations, vestibular evaluations,
auditory processing screenings, digital hearing aid dispensing
and servicing. We also fit custom ear piece devices including
swimmer plugs, hearing protection devices and musician
plugs. Our hearing diagnostic and screening services are
available for children as well as adults.
Emily
McPheron, Au. D., FAAA
Dr. McPheron received a Master's degree in Audiology from
The Ohio State University in 2003. She received her Doctor
of Audiology from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry
School of Audiology in 2007 and is on staff part-time
at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital as part of the newborn
infant hearing screening program. Her specialty is in the
area of balance assessment and hearing
aid dispensing and rehabilitation, and newborn screenings.
In addition to the American Board of Audiology, Dr. McPheron
is a Fellow
of
the American
Academy of Audiology and is a member of the Ohio Academy
of Audiology and the Ohio Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Kimberly Palumbo, Au. D., FAAA
Dr. Palumbo received a Master's degree in Audiology from
the Ohio Sate University in 2003. She received her Doctor
of Audiology from the The Ohio State University in 2007
and has taught various undergraduate and graduate
courses in Speech and Hearing Science at The Ohio State
University. Her specialties include hearing and balance
assessment and hearing aid dispensing and rehabilitation.
In addition to her certification, she is a Fellow of
the American Academy of Audiology and is a member of
the Ohio Academy of Audiology and the Ohio Speech-Language
Hearing Association.
Audiologists
use specialized equipment to obtain accurate results about
hearing loss. These tests are typically conducted in sound-treated
rooms with calibrated equipment. Immitance testing assesses
the function of the ear drum and middle ear. Audiometirc
testing determines the type and degree of hearing loss.
Hearing aids are recommended based on the patient's hearing
loss, communication needs, lifestyle and other miscellaneous
factors. The audiologist is essential in determining the
appropriate device.
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