Doctorate level hearing, balance and tinnitus care you can trust. Adults, seniors, children and infants.
Potomac Audiology offers state-of-the-art hearing evaluations and today’s most innovative hearing technology. Doctorate-level audiologists with over 25 years of experience. Potomac Audiology has helped improve the hearing of more than 10,000 patients, and can do the same for you. Our audiologists have the expertise and advanced technology to ensure that you get a thorough hearing evaluation and the right kind of hearing system.
10/06/2021
October is Audiology Awareness Month!
You can use the link below to explore information about the various causes of hearing loss and balance problems. You can also look up symptoms you or a loved one may have and find out what to do about it.
Hearing loss is never normal - no matter what age you are and feeling imbalanced is not normal....take a moment and get checked for both!
Hearing and balance symptoms could be identifiers for many conditions relating to hearing and balance. Learn more about these symptoms here.
09/09/2021
Please join us for this informative webinar on the new Whisper hearing aid. Click on this link for the registration page to learn about the Whisper during the live webinar on Tuesday September 21 at 11am eastern time. You will receive a link to the virtual webinar.
We’re excited to announce that our practice is one of the first to offer Whisper, the new cutting-edge hearing system that’s always learning and improving. Nationally known Audiologist, Dr. Gail Linn and Whisper Head of Audiology, Don Schum, Ph.D., will discuss the latest innovations in hearing ...
05/18/2021
The CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - has a terrific link about the Covid vaccine and its safety and necessity for all who can get it. Also, every state has their own vaccine information and appointments are available all over, so go get yours! Protect yourself and those around you...we are indeed all in this together. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/vaccinate-with-confidence.html
05/11/2021
May is Better Hearing Month!
Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of those with hearing loss are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players (MP3s) and earbuds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a younger age is growing. Make a plan this month to get your hearing checked and we can provide you information about ways to protect your hearing now and into the future!
04/29/2021
Terrific information on the use of amplified stethoscopes. Good advances in this area for medical professionals who use stethoscopes and have hearing deficits. Even bluetooth connections between the hearing aids and the stethscopes...and of course, there is an app for that!. Please share with family and friends and colleagues who may benefit from this technology to better serve their patients!
Eko provides a hearing loss support guide for clinicians with mild or severe hearing loss.
04/11/2021
Reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease? What? Get enough sleep, exercise, lay off the empty calories, socialize, etc.... These things can help us ward off many health problems. Read on then make a plan to up your game!
You can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and dementia through simple lifestyle tweaks. Read on to discover healthy habits.
04/01/2021
Great timing! The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly the Institute of Medicine, is doing all of us a great service. They will be working with YouTube to define "authoritative" sources for health information on its (Youtube) site. We know that almost everyone thinks "they" are the authority...right? All of the NAM's work is public domain...yours and ours! Read the quick article to learn more and as always, "buyer beware"!
In order to enhance the accessibility of trustworthy health information on its platform, YouTube asked the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) to identify preliminary definitions of “authoritative” sources of health information and the criteria by which these sources derive and maintain their aut...
03/11/2021
Well, this is a wonderful roadmap for reasonable food choices for us no matter what age we are. Some good science behind all of this. Bottom line: these are the only bodies we have. Why not work at keeping them in top shape early in life so the "earned" later years are enjoyable?! Print out this article and post it in your kitchen...
If you’re thinking of starting a new diet in the New Year, let your age your be your guide. Some moves, like swapping processed foods for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, are good for everyone. But nutrition experts say that certain diet changes are especially important during particular deca...
03/01/2021
is Wednesday March 3! Hearing loss of any amount, in anyone is not a benign problem. Undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss can lead to other medical, social, cognitive, and behavioral problems. Get your hearing tested, get a baseline and learn about your hearing health. Your current and future self will thank you for it!
World Hearing Day 2021's theme is Hearing Care for ALL! Screen, Rehabilitate, Communicate.
02/25/2021
Telehealth or telecare access has been building for years but obviously this has become much more useful during the time of Covid. There are many symptoms and conditions that can be diagnosed and treated via telecare with your physicians and other healthcare providers - including Audiologists! These kinds of visits get care delivered quickly and competently. Be sure to check out the article and then contact your providers to see if remote care is right for you!
You may be surprised by this long list of common conditions treated with telehealth, including dermatology and mental health.
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We are glad you are searching for information on hearing and balance wellness. You will find a wealth of information on our website and we are available by phone or email to answer your questions and address your specific needs or the needs of a loved one. Our success as trusted healthcare providers is based on our dedication in using best clinical practices that have been shown to result in improved outcomes for our patients. We work as a team and care for each patient as if she or he was a family member. You can trust the Audiologists at Potomac Audiology to provide you compassionate and personalized care…every step of the way. Our goal as Audiologists is to maximize your hearing and balance function to support a dynamic quality of life. Your ability to hear is vital to your overall well-being and having good balance is extremely important as it allows you to move as you wish to engage with and enjoy your life more fully.
Potomac Audiology, in Rockville, Maryland, offers state-of-the-art hearing evaluations and today’s most innovative hearing technology to treat hearing loss. The doctoral-level Audiologists on staff have decades of experience in patient care. We have improved the hearing and quality of life for thousands of people and we can do the same for you. We have the clinical expertise and access to advanced technology to ensure that you have a comprehensive hearing evaluation that leads to the right kind of treatment, to include hearing aids and other assistive hearing devices. Additionally, we will take care of the hearing aids and devices you use currently and ensure that they are functioning appropriately for you and we will teach you how to effectively care for your hearing aids and other devices.
For those with tinnitus (ear noises), we will work with you to understand the impact of the tinnitus on your everyday life through exhaustive assessment of your hearing status and current medical issues. We will work together to develop a comprehensive plan to manage and treat the tinnitus using various contemporary methods of treatment to find the plan that works for you.
For those with balance problems or dizziness, we will provide a comprehensive evaluation of your current balance function then refer you to an appropriate healthcare provider such as a physical therapist who specializes in dizziness and balance rehabilitation or a physician who specializes in balance disorder diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. We will ensure your symptoms are addressed and managed.
For parents: we specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss in infants and children of any age. Please visit our webpage for further information on our pediatric program.
