Hearing loss can be so gradual that you may not notice it at first. If left unnoticed and untreated, it can cause frustration, fatigue and social isolation.

Hearing loss

Hearing loss or deafness is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears.

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Audiology exam

An audiology exam tests your ability to hear sounds. Sounds vary based on their loudness (intensity) and the speed of sound wave vibrations (tone).

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Audiology (hearing care)

Our hearing specialists – audiologists – identify and evaluate hearing loss. They can also help you prevent or live with hearing loss.

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Hearing aids

A hearing aid is a small electronic device placed behind or in your ear to help you hear sounds better. Even using hearing aids, you still may have trouble hearing well when there is noise around you, such as in a restaurant or at a concert.

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We help persons of all ages identify and deal with hearing loss. We use the latest technology in a comfortable, caring environment as we tailor these services according to your lifestyle and communication needs:

• complete hearing evaluations (audiology exams)
• hearing aid fitting, follow up and repair
• individual and family counseling on preventing and coping with hearing loss
• coordination of physician referrals as needed.

Hearing care locations

Allina Medical Clinic

• Buffalo, Minnesota
• Cambridge, Minnesota
• Coon Rapids, Minnesota
• Elk River, Minnesota
• Faribault, Minnesota
• Hastings, Minnesota
• Maple Grove, Minnesota
• Northfield, Minnesota
• Woodbury, Minnesota

Aspen Medical Group

• Bloomington, Minnesota
• Maplewood, Minnesota
• St. Paul, Minnesota

Audiologists at Allina Medical Clinic in Faribault and Northfield get detailed information about hearing loss with a hearing test at the clinic.

Hearing tests and hearing loss: Questions and answers

Our audiologists answer common questions they hear from their patients.

Audiology (hearing care)

Our hearing specialists – audiologists – identify and evaluate hearing loss. They can also help you prevent or live with hearing loss.

Learn more about hearing care or find an audiologist...

Hearing aid fitting, follow up and repair

The decision to use hearing aids is complicated one. Our audiologists will help you consider…

• the degree of your hearing loss
• the anatomy of your ear
• your communication needs
• the need for one or two hearing aids
• your ability to handle small objects
• cosmetics
• sound quality
• cost.

We work with several manufacturers to provide our patients with the best options in hearing technology.

• digital and analog hearing aids
• hearing aid batteries and accessories
• ear protection, such as custom ear plugs to prevent swimmer's ear
• assistive listening devices

Hearing aid refunds: We comply with state mandates about hearing aid refunds as outlined by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Hearing aid warranties: We offer hearing aid warranties on loss, damage and repair for at least one year.

Audiology (hearing care)

Our hearing specialists – audiologists – identify and evaluate hearing loss. They can also help you prevent or live with hearing loss.

Learn more about hearing care or find an audiologist...

Hearing aids

A hearing aid is a small electronic device placed behind or in your ear to help you hear sounds better. Even using hearing aids, you still may have trouble hearing well when there is noise around you, such as in a restaurant or at a concert.

Learn about choosing a hearing aid in our health encyclopedia...

Hearing aids: Questions and answers

Our audiologists answer common questions they hear from their patients.