Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers, LLC

Uthe Hearing Aid and Audiology Centers, LLC Dr. Leah Uthe is the owner and audiologist. She is a native Iowan, and has been serving the Des Moines area for over 10 years. Dr. Uthe is an Iowa native.

She received her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2009, and her Doctorate in Audiology in 2016 from the University of South Dakota. Dr. Uthe has experience with diagnostic hearing testing, hearing aids and protection, tinnitus, and aural rehabilitation services. She is an advocate for hearing health education, and enjoys participating in health fairs events in and round the Des Moines metro. Dr. Uthe is dedicated to serving her patients and the community, and is looking forward to serving the Helping U Hear family.

📱Thanks to modern technology, smartphones and smartwatches can now measure decibels, which can help you know if your env...
11/19/2025

📱Thanks to modern technology, smartphones and smartwatches can now measure decibels, which can help you know if your environment is exposing you to sounds that put you at risk for permanent or temporary noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Talk with our Audiologist if you have any concerns www.uthaudiology.com

These apps make it easy to measure noise levels to protect your hearing.

If you or someone you know has noticed changes in hearing, is experiencing tinnitus or balance issues, or is beginning t...
11/18/2025

If you or someone you know has noticed changes in hearing, is experiencing tinnitus or balance issues, or is beginning to withdraw from social settings, it may be time to consider a hearing test. Schedule an appointment with our Audiologist today! www.utheaudiology.com

Digital hearing tools can act as allies to reduce isolation. Technology has adapted to today’s needs and can help people struggling with hearing loss regain and retain their social connections. 

Auditory training is a way to excercise your brain's ability to recognize and interpret sound 👂💬.  Ask our Audiolgist if...
11/14/2025

Auditory training is a way to excercise your brain's ability to recognize and interpret sound 👂💬. Ask our Audiolgist if you could benefit from our AI-powered auditory training program.
Call today 515-264-8416 or visit www.utheaudiology.com

Auditory training uses games and smartphone apps, but does it work?

Follow her progression from experiencing hidden hearing loss to receiving a definitive diagnosis. Talk with our Audiolog...
11/13/2025

Follow her progression from experiencing hidden hearing loss to receiving a definitive diagnosis. Talk with our Audiologist if you have any concerns for your hearing. Utheaudiology.com

There was a lot of confusion in the mid-’80s between hearing and understanding. I was 14 years old so hearing loss was the furthest thing from my mind and nothing my parents thought of either. I could hear but I had trouble understanding what I heard. 

Thank you for your service past, present and future.  🇱🇷
11/11/2025

Thank you for your service past, present and future. 🇱🇷

When you have hearing loss, your brain works overtime to decode speech,  That extra effort can leave you feeling drained...
11/06/2025

When you have hearing loss, your brain works overtime to decode speech, That extra effort can leave you feeling drained. Talk with our Audiologist about hearing loss fatigue and how to manage it.
Call to schedule: 515-264-8416

Learn effective strategies for managing listening fatigue during events and gatherings, and reclaim your focus and energy.

Losing a hearing aid can be distressing, however, utilizing preventative measures and being aware of available support c...
10/21/2025

Losing a hearing aid can be distressing, however, utilizing preventative measures and being aware of available support can significantly mitigate the issue. For any questions, please contact our office.

If you've lost your hearing aid, first check your hearing aid app to see if it has a 'find my hearing aid' feature. If not, here's what to do next.

Learn about the causes, remedies, and advice for new users experiencing tinny sound. Book a consultation with our Audiol...
10/16/2025

Learn about the causes, remedies, and advice for new users experiencing tinny sound. Book a consultation with our Audiologist to explore solutions.
☎️ 515-264-8416
🌐 www.utheaudiology.com

Noticing a tinny sound in your hearing aids? Learn what’s normal, when to speak to your specialist and what to do as you adjust to your new way of hearing.

Call or schedule online today!☎️ 515-264-8416🌐 www.utheaudiology.com
10/01/2025

Call or schedule online today!
☎️ 515-264-8416
🌐 www.utheaudiology.com

As we observe World Alzheimer’s Month each September, it’s a timely reminder that protecting our brain health starts long before memory problems arise.

For concerns regarding tinnitus, consult our Audiologist. To schedule an appointment, please call ☎️ 515-264-8416 or vis...
09/18/2025

For concerns regarding tinnitus, consult our Audiologist. To schedule an appointment, please call ☎️ 515-264-8416 or visit 🌐 https://www.utheaudiology.com/

For people with tinnitus, sound therapy can help retrain the brain to forget about the unwanted sound. Learn how sound therapy can help relieve tinnitus symptoms.

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3839 Merle Hay Road , Ste 200
Des Moines, IA
50310

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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+15152782413

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Dr. Sandra Hobson has been severely hearing impaired since the age of two. This has fueled her passion to become not only an audiologist but an advocate for those with hearing loss throughout the United States and world. Working tirelessly to help people take control of their own lives and open up opportunities through sound, she has published articles, studied up to date materials and most importantly held conversations with her patients that have led her to become a leading professional in the audiology community. Presented at a National Conference on Viral Disease (MMR & Chicken Pox) and how they affect hearing.