Audiology
OUR STAFF
Mary Anne Pinner, Au.D
Dr. Pinner received both a Masters of Art and a Doctor of Audiology ( Au.D.) degree from the University of Florida. She has practiced Audiology for many years in private practice and the university setting. She specializes in all aspects of hearing improvement for both adults and pediatrics including diagnosis, hearing aid selection and fittings. Each patient’s particular listening demands and lifestyle are considered in a comprehensive plan for hearing improvement. She provides Tinnitus Retraining Therapy to those suffering from tinnitus (ringing in the ears or “head noise”). She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and board certified by both the American Board of Audiology and the American Speech and Hearing Association. When not working with patients, Dr. Pinner enjoys family time with her husband and two teenage sons.
Lynn Marie Davis, M.A., CCC-A
Lynn Davis received her Masters of Art degree from the University of Florida and is currently in pursuit of her doctorate in Audiology (Au.D). She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competency through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is a native Floridian and has practiced audiology locally for fifteen years. She provides audiology services to patients of all ages with a special interest in pediatric services and newborn hearing screening, auditory processing disorders evaluation, and hearing aids. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two teenage daughters.
Our Scope of Services
Our mission is to recommend and implement a hearing improvement plan designed to the needs of each patient as an individual. We advocate for our hearing impaired patients by presenting various options to serve your needs. We work with a variety of manufacturers. There are many choices of hearing care providers in Gainesville; we know your experience here will be unparalleled.
We also provide:
- Newborn Hearing Screening and Follow-up
- Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations for Adult and Children
- Adult and Pediatric Hearing Aids
- Assistive Listening Devices including FM systems
- Musician’s Plugs and Monitor Plugs
- Custom Hearing Protection
- Instant Fit Swim Molds
- Custom earmolds for sleeping, MP3 players, cell phones, stethoscopes and other listening devices
Our Office:
Gainesville is our home. We aim to provide a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with professional service provided by a certified audiologist. Pleased patients provide our largest referral source and we strive to meet your needs with efficient, friendly service.
Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can occur at any age. Common symptoms include:
- Difficulty hearing conversations in noise
- Requesting frequent repetitions
- Ringing or buzzing sounds in the ear
- Not understanding soft speech
- Family members reporting misunderstandings
- History of hearing loss in your family
Recent analysis of hearing aid outcome studies report improved quality of life for those who wear hearing aids when compared to those who choose not to wear aids. Straining to hear will increase stress levels and can cause conflicts due to misunderstandings. Wearing hearing aids is a powerful statement to friends and family that you care about what they have to say.
After the initial hearing aid fitting, a patient should plan on spending several visits during the trial period adjusting the aids. Success with hearing aids is a dynamic process best achieved through these visits where you can share your successes and failures in hearing. We listen to you and design a program of rehabilitation to meet your goals.
Trouble Hearing in Noise?
Often patients with significant hearing loss have the misconception that hearing aids solve the majority of their listening difficulties. The most advanced digital hearing aid technology, even with directional microphones, will not make sound more audible in situations where normal hearers have problems such as concerts, banquets, football games, houses of worship and even hearing soft speakers at a distance. In these situations, FM (frequency modulation) systems can bridge the gap hearing aids only partially solve.
People with normal hearing often experience difficulties in noise. Discrete personal communication devices can provide the extra edge needed to hear clearly in this situation. Our office provides this state of the art technology.
“The Third Ear”
Dr. Mark Ross, a hearing impaired audiologist coined the phrase “the third ear” to describe various assistive listening devices which can be used in conjunction with hearing aids or as stand alone devices. Third ears work to increase the desired signal, perhaps a TV or a spouse’s voice in a crowded restaurant, above the level of background sound. Our office specializes in providing patients the opportunity to learn about “third ear” technology. As one patient recently stated, “Without the FM system, I could never hear my wife at the Gator Basketball games. Using this system has brought back the conversation we missed. It’s been a marriage saver!”
AUDIOLOGY LINKS
www.audiology.org American Academy of Audiology has excellent consumer friendly information.
www.healthyhearing.com Independently sponsored, consumer driven link.
www.hearingloss.org Hearing Loss Association of America. Consumer support group with chapter in Gainesville. Formerly known as SHHH.
www.agbell.org Consumer information geared toward pediatric hearing loss information.
www.ata.org American Tinnitus Association. Latest research on tinnitus. Become a member.
www.earfoundation.org Consumer information on hearing loss.
