Our Hearing Services
Hearing Aids
Hearing Tests
Hearing impairment affects more than just your ability to hear; it also affects your quality of life. The hearing evaluation is just the first step we’ll take to set your plan in motion.
Tinnitus Evaluations
Tinnitus evaluations involve an assessment of your auditory system to identify the characteristics and potential causes of your ringing or buzzing sound in the absence of external stimuli.
Hearing Aid Maintenance & Repair
Hearing aids need to be cleaned regularly. Daily maintenance can be done at home, but for a deep cleaning, it’s best to rely on a professional. Many repairs can be done onsite.
Vocational Rehabilitation Dispenser
Our specialized program offers tailored solutions to enhance communication and empower individuals in their professional lives. We’re dedicated to optimizing auditory function and helping our clients thrive in their chosen vocations.
Aural Rehabilitation
Getting hearing aids is just the beginning of your journey to better hearing. Dr. Massey’s comprehensive aural rehabilitation program guides you through every step needed to maximize your success with hearing aids. Many patients feel frustrated when they first get hearing aids or find the technology overwhelming, but our structured protocol makes the process simple and manageable.
Through personalized auditory training exercises and practical coaching, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your hearing aids, maintain your devices properly, and retrain your brain to process sounds more effectively. This rehabilitation approach addresses not just the hearing aids themselves, but also strengthens your listening skills and communication abilities, ensuring you hear as clearly as possible in the situations that matter most to you.
Cochlear Implants
Dr. Massey provides comprehensive cochlear implant services for patients who need advanced hearing solutions beyond traditional hearing aids. Our services include candidacy evaluations to determine if a cochlear implant is right for you, device activations, ongoing mapping to optimize your hearing performance, and repairs. Whether you’re considering a cochlear implant or already have one, we’ll guide you through the process with expert care.
Cochlear implant evaluations and mapping sessions are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans with a physician’s referral, making these essential services accessible to those who need them. For services not covered by insurance, we provide transparent pricing with standard office visit fees plus itemized charges. Dr. Massey works closely with your medical team to ensure you receive the coordinated care necessary for successful cochlear implant outcomes.
Auditory Training
Auditory training helps your brain relearn how to process and understand sounds more effectively. Many people with hearing loss find that even with hearing aids or cochlear implants, they still struggle to understand speech in noisy environments or follow conversations. Dr. Massey provides in-office auditory training sessions that use specialized exercises to strengthen your listening skills and improve your ability to distinguish between different sounds and speech patterns.
Through personalized training sessions, you’ll work on skills like recognizing speech sounds, filtering out background noise, and improving your comprehension in challenging listening situations. This targeted approach helps bridge the gap between simply hearing sounds and truly understanding them, leading to better communication and increased confidence in your daily interactions. Whether you’re a new hearing aid user or have been managing hearing loss for years, auditory training can enhance your overall hearing experience.
Custom Hearing Protection
Custom hearing protection is available for hunters, industrial workers, musicians, swimmers, and anyone regularly exposed to loud sounds or water. Each custom earpiece is tailored to your specific needs—whether you need maximum noise reduction, filtered protection that allows safe sound levels through, or waterproof seals to keep your ears dry. Preventing hearing loss is always easier than treating it, and investing in properly fitted hearing protection now can preserve your hearing health for years to come.
Financing Available
At Hear Sarasota, we understand that investing in your hearing health is essential. That’s why we’re proud to offer convenient financing options through CareCredit. With CareCredit, you can access flexible payment plans that fit your budget, ensuring that high-quality audiology services, including evaluations, hearing aids, and treatments, are within your reach. Take control of your hearing journey and experience the benefits of improved hearing with the support of our CareCredit financing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is more likely to experience hearing loss, men or women?
Men are more likely to experience hearing loss than women.
Who is the typical person suffering from tinnitus?
Of adults ages 65 and older in the United States, 12.3 percent of men and nearly 14 percent of women are affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus is identified more frequently in white individuals and the prevalence of tinnitus is almost twice as frequent in the South as in the Northeast.
What percentage of American adults report hearing loss?
Approximately 17 percent of American adults report some degree of hearing loss.
Is there a connection between hearing loss and age?
There is a strong relationship between age and reported hearing loss: 18 percent of American adults 45-64 years old, 30 percent of adults 65-74 years old, and 47 percent of adults 75 years old or older have a hearing loss.
How does exposure to loud noise impact your hearing?
Approximately 15 percent (26 million) of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have high frequency hearing loss due to exposure to loud sounds or noise at work or in leisure activities.
From Our Clients
“Dr John Masey is an exceptional audiologist. Talented, knowledgeable, enterprising and hardworking. He is NOT a hearing aid salesman. He will expertly test your hearing and recommend the right equipment for you. Technically, he helps you to understand the hearing aids you have or are getting, and helps both understand what your hearing problem is and maximize what your hearing aids can do for you. He has just moved into his new premises and is starting up his practice, but don’t let the lack of finishing touches to the waiting room and treatment rooms put you off! I’d rather have the excellent service than fancy pictures on the wall!!!!”
“I highly recommend Dr. Massey! I expected to be sold a new hearing aid. He customized the programming of my existing hearing aid -far more advanced programming than previous doctors -and informed me that an extended warranty was available, as mine was out of warranty. He took the time to call the manufacturer. I walked away so surprised that I never knew this level of hearing could be achieved nor this level of service. I am now a client for life.”