Ormond Hearing Center
Ormond Beach, Florida
Services

From evaluation to follow-up. Under one roof, by one doctor.

Eight services — comprehensive, doctor-delivered, and built around the realities of a Florida-coast life. Every appointment is conducted by Dr. Alvarez, a Doctor of Audiology, not a technician or salesperson.

No. 01

Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation

A full diagnostic workup — air and bone conduction, speech discrimination, tympanometry, and a clear conversation about what we hear together.

Most appointments start here. The evaluation is unhurried and adult-paced — we'd rather take the extra fifteen minutes than send you home with a number on a sheet of paper and no context.

You leave with a copy of your audiogram, an explanation that makes sense, and — only if it's warranted — a discussion of next steps. There is no upsell at the end of an evaluation.

No. 02

Hearing Aid Selection & Fitting

Independent brand choice. Real-ear verification. A lifestyle conversation before we ever talk model numbers.

Because we're not tied to any one manufacturer, the conversation starts with your day — the dinner table, the grandchildren's voices, the restaurant on Granada, the surf on the beach — and finishes with the device that genuinely fits that day.

Fittings include Real-Ear Measurement so the device performs the way the prescription intends. Most chain stores skip this step. We never do.

No. 03

Tinnitus Evaluation & Management

Ringing, buzzing, or hissing that won't leave. We measure it, explain it, and build a plan.

Tinnitus is rarely a stand-alone problem — and it's almost never "in your head." We use standardized tinnitus measurement protocols, screen for related hearing loss, and discuss management options that range from sound therapy to amplified relief devices.

No. 04

Earwax (Cerumen) Management

Safe, professional removal of impacted earwax — a common, easily-treated cause of muffled hearing.

Sometimes "hearing loss" is simply a blocked ear canal. We examine, identify, and safely manage cerumen so we're treating the real cause — not guessing. It's also a routine part of keeping hearing aids working their best.

No. 05

Custom Earmolds & Listening Devices

Musician monitors, swim plugs, custom Bluetooth fittings, and hearing protection.

Anything that needs to fit your ear specifically — we take the impression in-office and order through the appropriate lab. Two-week turnaround is typical.

No. 06

Hearing Protection

Hunting, racing, manufacturing, music — protection built for the noise you're actually around.

Custom-fit protection that lasts years and works far better than foam plugs from the hardware store. Different attenuation profiles for different uses — a hunter doesn't need what a percussionist needs.

No. 07

Balance & Dizziness Evaluation

Assessment of balance concerns and dizziness rooted in the inner ear and vestibular system.

Hearing and balance share the same delicate machinery. When dizziness, unsteadiness, or vertigo is part of the picture, we evaluate the vestibular contribution and coordinate with your physician on the path forward.

No. 08

Repair, Service & Aural Rehabilitation

Repair and adjustment for most brands — plus aural rehab and communication-strategy counseling.

Whether the device is one we fit or one you brought from elsewhere, we'll take a look — cleanings and adjustments for most major brands. And because a hearing aid is only half the story, we coach patients and families on the listening and communication strategies that make the device truly work in daily life.

Hearing aid selection at Ormond Hearing Center
The fitting

The device is chosen last — on purpose.

We talk through your week before we ever open a hearing aid case: the dinner table, the grandchildren's voices, the restaurant on Granada, the breeze off the Atlantic. The right device is the one that fits that life — and we have every major brand to choose from.

See the brands we fit

Not sure which service you need?

Most patients start with a comprehensive hearing evaluation — and we go from there together.