Hearing Evaluations

Plan for approximately 60 to 90 minutes for a comprehensive hearing evaluation at our Sarasota office. That time includes the initial intake review of your hearing history and concerns, the full test battery in our sound-treated booth, and the post-test consultation where the Doctor of Audiology reviews your audiogram and discusses results and next steps.

If the evaluation leads directly into a hearing aid consultation — for example, if your results confirm a degree of hearing loss that warrants amplification — that conversation may extend the visit. We'd rather take the time to answer every question during one appointment than rush you out the door. Same-day appointments are often available for urgent situations; call (941) 342-9494 or use our online contact form to check availability.

No referral is required to schedule a hearing evaluation at Physicians Hearing Clinic. You can call us directly at (941) 342-9494 or submit a consultation request through the form on this page, and our patient care coordinator will schedule your appointment. Many patients come to us as a first step — concerned about hearing changes, communication difficulty, tinnitus, or simply wanting a baseline audiogram.

That said, if your primary care physician or an ENT physician refers you, we're well-positioned to coordinate with their office. Because Physicians Hearing Clinic shares a Bee Ridge Road location with our ENT colleagues at Shea ENT Clinic, ENT-referred patients in particular benefit from the close communication between their ENT physician and our audiology team. Insurance may require a referral for coverage — our team will verify your benefits before your visit so there are no surprises.

The first thing you'll get is a clear, honest explanation of your results — degree of hearing loss, which frequencies are affected, and what that pattern typically means for real-world listening. If hearing aids are recommended, the conversation shifts to lifestyle, budget, and style preferences. Physicians Hearing Clinic carries six major brands — Signia, Widex, Starkey, Phonak, Oticon, and ReSound — and the recommendation will match your hearing loss profile and daily communication needs, not a shelf-clearing goal.

If the results point to a medical cause — earwax impaction, middle-ear fluid, or a concern that warrants ENT evaluation — we'll provide a clear recommendation you can take to your primary care physician, your existing ENT, or our colleagues at Shea ENT Clinic next door, whichever fits your care plan. If monitoring is appropriate (mild or stable loss), we'll establish a baseline and schedule a follow-up. No decision needs to be made during the first appointment; the goal is to leave with a full picture and no unanswered questions.