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.

If you are taking any of these drugs and experience sudden hearing loss or imbalance, contact your primary care doctor i...
01/14/2026

If you are taking any of these drugs and experience sudden hearing loss or imbalance, contact your primary care doctor immediately. Then follow up with our Audiologist for a full hearing evaluation.

Hearing loss can be a side effect of ototoxic medication and drugs. Find out which drugs can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

Treating hearing loss may do more then help you follow conversation -- it could help protect your life.  Schedule your h...
01/09/2026

Treating hearing loss may do more then help you follow conversation -- it could help protect your life. Schedule your hearing evaluation with our Audiologist today!
☎️515-264-8416
🌐utheaudiology.com

Fall injuries have tripled over the last 30 years. Here's how addressing your hearing problems could help lower your risk.

A strong 2026 hearing resolution focuses on proactive care.  ✔️Get regular hearing tests✔️Reduce loud noise exposure wit...
01/07/2026

A strong 2026 hearing resolution focuses on proactive care.
✔️Get regular hearing tests
✔️Reduce loud noise exposure with hearing protection
✔️Explore treatment like hearing aids if needed
⬇️ Be mindful of activities that could be damaging to your hearing health.

Protecting hearing is important because it prevents permanent, irreversible damage that impacts overall health, communication abilities, and quality of life.

From everyone at Uthe Hearing Aid & Audiology, we wish you a very Merry Christmas.🎄⭐️
12/25/2025

From everyone at Uthe Hearing Aid & Audiology, we wish you a very Merry Christmas.🎄⭐️

🎄Please note our Holiday Hours and plan accordingly🎄Online scheduling is available 24/7 by visiting utheaudiology.comSta...
12/23/2025

🎄Please note our Holiday Hours and plan accordingly🎄
Online scheduling is available 24/7 by visiting utheaudiology.com
Stay safe as we head towards the final stretch of the holiday season! As always, we appreciate your support.

We will be closed on Friday, December 12th for a Staff Event. Online scheduling is available 24/7 at utheaudiology.com. ...
12/09/2025

We will be closed on Friday, December 12th for a Staff Event. Online scheduling is available 24/7 at utheaudiology.com. Thank you for your support!

While hearing loss can happen naturally, some lifestyle choices can help to slow it down. Talk with our Audiologist toda...
12/05/2025

While hearing loss can happen naturally, some lifestyle choices can help to slow it down. Talk with our Audiologist today!

Age-related hearing loss cure and prevention: An expert shares the details about presbycusis treatment and tips on reversing hearing loss

While hesitations about hearing aids are common and understandable, the reality of hearing aid use is overwhelmingly pos...
12/03/2025

While hesitations about hearing aids are common and understandable, the reality of hearing aid use is overwhelmingly positive for those wearing them.
💬Ask our Audiologist how hearing aids can improve your overall health and quality of life.
📞: 515-264-8416
🌐: www.utheaudiology.com

New survey results present a close look at why people do—and don’t—use hearing aids.

Offices will be closed on Friday, November 28th.  We look forward to seeing you when we return on Monday, December 1st f...
11/28/2025

Offices will be closed on Friday, November 28th.
We look forward to seeing you when we return on Monday, December 1st from 8am-4:30pm. You can also schedule an appointment online by visiting www.utheaudiology.com

📱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?

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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.