At Cody Audiology Clinic, you will be treated like a member of Dr. Shepard’s family and receive personalized care from the moment you walk into our office.
Having a in-person evaluation is crucial to make a proper diagnosis. Dr. Shepard takes the time to explain every step during your appointment. At Cody Audiology Clinic you will feel relaxed and comfortable. Your first appointment is an important opportunity for Dr. Shepard to get to know your needs, concerns, and hopes for long-term results. You’re encouraged to bring a loved one to your hearing evaluation with you. Hearing loss affects more than just the patient, and Dr. Shepard can answer any questions that you or your family may have. Prior to seeing Dr. Shepard, please expect to provide the following:
A new patient intake form (i.e. personal information on any injuries, trauma, or exposure to loud noises in your history) - Go to Patient Forms
An overview of your medical history.
Your 1st visit with us
A comprehensive visit at Cody Audiology Clinic takes between 30 and 60 minutes. First, Dr. Shepard will check the inside of your ears to ensure they are clear and healthy. During your hearing consultation, Dr. Shepard will discuss:
Your history (medical and any experiences that are relevant to your hearing health)
Current symptoms
Unique hearing needs for your lifestyle
All these factors help her determine the cause of, and solution for, any hearing issues that may be uncovered.
What happens during your 1st visit with us?
HEARING TEST
At Cody Audiology Clinic, we are proud to offer our patients the latest technology for your hearing test. Dr. Shepard will ask you to put on a pair of specialized inserts and you will listen to a variety of sounds that range in frequency and volume. The hearing evaluation may include the following tests:
Air conduction and bone conduction testing
Speech testing
Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) testing
Speech in noise testing
Tympanometry or acoustic immittance testing
REVIEWING YOUR HEARING RESULTS
After completing a series of tests, Dr. Shepard will sit down with you and discuss your results. Each element of your hearing loss will be explained in detail. Dr. Brandi R. Shepard takes the time to inform and guide you but never makes a choice for you. If hearing aids are recommended, you will have a wide range of options available. Meeting your individual needs and priorities is Dr. Shepard’s mission at Cody Audiology Clinic. When making a recommendation for a hearing aid, Dr. Shepard always consider three main factors:
Your type of hearing loss
Your lifestyle
Your budget
Open-Door Policy
At Cody Audiology Clinic the goal is to provide support every step of the way and we are available with an open-door policy. We welcome all questions as you get used to your devices. Dr. Shepard recommends follow-up visits as well as regular maintenance for your hearing aids in order to achieve the best results possible. Click here to learn more about the fitting process for your hearing aids.
YOUR NEW DEVICES
The first time you insert your new devices, you may notice that things seem a bit different than what you expected. Once you step foot outside of our office, the acclimation process begins! Remember to be patient and diligent with your new devices – plus, if you have any questions, Dr. Shepard is only a phone call away.
ADJUSTING YOUR DEVICES
Today’s hearing aids are not “plug and play” like many other electronics on the market. It may take your brain some time to relearn how to process the sounds you were missing, and although things may seem odd at first, you will slowly adjust to this new way of hearing. Cody Audiology Clinic will work with you during your hearing aid fitting to adjust your devices in such a way that enhances your specific daily activities.
FOLLOW UP VISITS
Follow-up visits are a key component to your success, and our open-door policy offers you the ability to come in and visit us for a quick tune-up or a detailed adjustment whenever needed. Our staff to check-in with you during the first few weeks after you have received your hearing aids and we recommend visiting our office regularly for routine care.
