We are a team of audiologists who diagnose and treat hearing loss and tinnitus. We serve all ages ch
11/18/2025
Say hello to McKenna! 🌟 Our dedicated Patient Care Coordinator is a Texas Tech grad who loves helping patients hear their best. When she’s not at the office, she’s exploring, enjoying the outdoors, and hanging out with her two pups, Gypsy and Honey. 🐶💛
11/16/2025
🦃 Don’t miss a single laugh, story, or “pass the pie” moment this Thanksgiving! Schedule your hearing check today and refer a friend to join you — you’ll both be entered into a fall raffle to celebrate the season. ☕🍁
Make sure your loved ones add you as the referral source to be entered in our raffle!
11/15/2025
Protect your hearing without missing a moment. 👂✨
SoundGear delivers advanced digital hearing protection for loud environments — from the range to live music, stay safe while enjoying the sounds that matter.
11/14/2025
The Hearing Doctor is proudly collecting Toys for Tots donations now through December 20th!
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at our office:
📍5607 114th ST STE. 100, Lubbock, Texas 79424📍
Help us spread joy and make this holiday season a little brighter for local children. ❤️
11/13/2025
Your feedback means the world to us! Thank you for trusting The Hearing Doctor with your hearing health — we’re here to help you hear every moment that matters. 👂
11/11/2025
This Veterans Day, we honor those who served our country.
Join us at The Hearing Doctor TODAY for coffee and donuts!
Thank you for your service and sacrifice — we’re here to help protect and restore your hearing health.
11/10/2025
🎖️ This Veterans Day, we want to say THANK YOU! Stop by The Hearing Doctor tomorrow on Nov 11th for free donuts & coffee — a small treat for our heroes.
Come enjoy a warm cup and a sweet snack — it’s our way of honoring your service! ☕🍩
11/09/2025
🧠Studies show that people who treat hearing loss are more likely to stay socially active and mentally sharp.
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — take care of your hearing, and you’re also caring for your brain!. 💜
11/08/2025
🎙️PODCAST ALERT🎙️
We’re proud to share that Dr. Arica Black, audiologist and owner of The Hearing Doctor in Lubbock, TX, joined a special podcast episode focused on Mental Health Awareness.
With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Black discusses the powerful connection between hearing health and mental well-being — including how untreated hearing loss can contribute to social isolation, cognitive decline, anxiety, and even dementia.
She also shares practical communication tips and explains how early hearing intervention and the right technology can help improve quality of life.
🧠 Hearing isn’t just about sound—it’s about connection. 🌟 Studies show that untreated hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s risk. The Phonak Infinio Sphere helps keep your world vibrant and your mind engaged. Stay connected, stay sharp!💜
11/05/2025
☕ Meet Heather, one of the friendly faces at The Hearing Doctor! She’s a proud Lubbock local, coffee lover, and mom to two amazing daughters. Heather’s passion for people shines through in every patient interaction 💛
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The Hearing Doctor, located at 4505 82nd Street in Lubbock TX, has been serving West Texans for almost 50 years. Previously known as Audio Acoustics Hearing Center of Lubbock, now with a new name which is much easier to remember, The Hearing Doctor.
Dr. Arica Black is the owner of The Hearing Doctor and has been practicing in Lubbock for over 7 years.
Her interest in speech and hearing began early in life while growing up with a sister who was diagnosed with multiple disabilities. She became an advocate for the speech and hearing impaired before beginning grade school.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences and graduated #1 in her class with her Doctorate of Audiology from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Black is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Academy of Doctors of Audiology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She has received the TTUHSC Audiology survivor awards and was recently named one of the Top 20 Under 40 by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals.
Dr. Black serves on the board for the Alpha Phi sorority House Board and is Vice President of the Lubbock Sales Executive Association. She is the founder of Help for Hearing Lubbock, that provides free hearing aids to those in need.
Her interests outside the practice include teaching fitness classes, volunteering in the Lubbock community and spending time with her husband Trent and their two sons Mason and Barrett.
At The Hearing Doctor, We Connect People to People Through Better Hearing