Advanced audiology and speech training in East Texas
At UT Health East Texas, our mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality speech, language, and hearing services to individuals of all ages. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes equitable treatment and nondiscriminatory practices for all patients. We also aim to provide the highest quality educational experiences for our graduate-level speech-language pathology students. These students gain hands-on experience under the direct supervision of licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), ensuring high-quality care and adherence to best practices. Whether you need a hearing test to diagnose a condition or are seeking a consultation for a hearing aid, our audiologists are ready to provide exceptional care you can depend on.
Our audiology services
UT Health’s audiologists provide complete hearing services for all ages. From diagnosis to fitting you with the right hearing aids our mission is to provide the highest quality care your needs.
We provide the following services for pediatric patients:
- Aural rehabilitation
- Hearing evaluations and testing
- Infant hearing screening and intervention
We offer the following services for adult patients:
- Hearing aid consultations
- Hearing evaluations, including full diagnostic hearing tests
Hearing aids
Nine out of ten hearing loss patients experience sensorineural or mixed hearing loss and will benefit from the use of hearing aids. Your audiologist may decide you could benefit from hearing aids as part of your comprehensive treatment plan.
If so, you’ll want to choose a pair that not only addresses your specific hearing needs, but is also appropriate for your lifestyle (how active/social you are), is cosmetically appealing and is within your budget. There is no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to hearing devices. There is a wide range of choices available. Choosing a hearing aid can be an overwhelming task, but your audiologist is happy to help you through the process. Schedule a consultation with one of our skilled providers to discuss what option is right for you.
Hearing aid pricing
Our hearing aid pricing is a form of “unbundled” pricing in which fees are detailed. This plan provides clear, understandable pricing and transparency in your fitting process. You invest in your hearing aids and initial care, then ongoing services are paid as you receive them.
In this model, the total cost includes the device(s) and the first month of evidence-based professional services plus initial supplies. After your adjustment period, you will pay for your services and supplies as you go, or you can purchase an optional service plan.
Price varies depending on whether you use one aid or two, your lifestyle and the features you desire. We offer different levels of technology ranging in price from $1,500 to $3,600. We carry a variety of hearing aid brands to help you find the right fit for you.
Speech-language pathology
Our pediatric speech pathology services include:
- Alternative and augmentative communication: Provides low- and high-tech devices to help supplement verbal communication
- Articulation therapy: Addresses mispronunciation of sounds
- Feeding and swallowing therapy: Available for both infants and older children
- Fluency therapy: Helps children who stutter
- Language therapy: Supports children with language impairments
- Social communication training: Designed for neurodivergent children
- Voice therapy: Treats hoarse or strained voices
Our adult speech pathology services include:
- Aphasia therapy: Assisting adults in recovering language skills after a stroke or brain trauma
- Cognitive-communication therapy: Helping with communication challenges related to cognitive impairments
- Dysphagia therapy: Providing exercises and education about swallowing disorders
- Fluency therapy: Supporting adults with stuttering issues
- Voice therapy: Managing voice disorders, including hoarseness and strained vocal quality
Please call us to learn more about our speech pathology treatments and services.