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Audiology &
Vestibular Testing

Expert Diagnosis for Vertigo,
Dizziness, and Balance Disorders

Hearing & Balance Testing in Ambler, PA

Getting an accurate diagnosis is the foundation to effective relief. Whether you are struggling to hear a speech in a crowded room, experience constant ringing, or suffer from sudden spells of room-spinning vertigo, finding the root cause is the first step toward getting your life back.

At Greater Philadelphia Ear Specialists, our fellowship-trained otologist, Dr. Sean Larner, and our certified Au.D. audiologist Mary Rose Bethel provide university-level diagnostic precision right here in Montgomery County.

Do You Need a Diagnostic Hearing or Balance Evaluation?

Hearing changes and vestibular issues often develop subtly over time. Patients across North Philadelphia, Ambler, Fort Washington, and Lansdale visit our specialized practice when experiencing:

  • Speech Clarity Issues: Hearing voices, but feeling like people are constantly mumbling
    or trailing off.
  • Noisy Environment Difficulty: Struggling to follow conversations at busy local restaurants or family gatherings.
  • Tinnitus: Persistent ringing, buzzing, roaring, or clicking in one or both ears.
  • Vertigo & Dizziness: Unexplained feelings of the room spinning, motion sensitivity, or
    lightheadedness when turning your head.
  • Imbalance & Unsteadiness: A lingering feeling of being off-center or unstable while walking.

Advanced Diagnostic Audiology & Balance Services

No two hearing or balance conditions are identical. Whether you need a comprehensive audiogram, a pediatric hearing test, or a cochlear implant assessment, we tailor every diagnostic test to your specific symptoms.

Performed inside our state-of-the-art, sound-treated diagnostic suites, our advanced evaluations deliver precise answers, helping us guide you toward the most effective care plan.

Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations

Diagnostics

Pediatric Care

  • Pure-Tone & Speech
    Audiometry: Determines the precise pitch and volume levels you can hear, identifying the exact degree and type of hearing loss (sensorineural, conductive, or mixed).
  • Speech-in-Noise Testing: Evaluates how well your auditory system processes speech in complex sound environments, reflecting real-world performance beyond a quiet room.
  • Tympanometry & Acoustic Reflex Diagnostics: Non-invasive testing that measures middle ear pressure, eardrum mobility, and auditory nerve reflexes to screen for fluid, pressure imbalances, or middle-ear conditions.
  • Vido-Oculography (VOG) /
    Videonystagmography
    (VNG): Advanced eye-
    tracking technology using
    specialized infrared goggles to evaluate inner ear function and determine if balance
    issues stem from the
    vestibular system or
    neurological pathways.
  • Caloric Testing: Performed as part of the VNG protocol, this involves introducing small amounts of warm or cool air/water into the ear canal. The temperature change naturally stimulates the inner ear’s balance fluid. By measuring your eye responses to this stimulation, we can determine if one inner ear is weaker or damaged compared to the other.
  • Positional & BPPV Testing: Pinpoints Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) by tracking involuntary eye movements during gentle head position changes.
  • Pediatric Diagnostic
    Audiology: Gentle, specialized hearing evaluations tailored for
    children of all ages.
  • Cochlear Implant Candidacy Testing: Advanced audiological evaluations to determine if severe-to-profound hearing loss qualifies for cochlear implantation or medical intervention.

What to Expect During Your Diagnostic Visit

We understand that clinical tests can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with dizziness or sudden hearing changes. We believe getting answers should be stress-free, which is why your diagnostic visit follows a clear, comfortable, and transparent three-step process.

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Detailed Clinical
Consultation

We begin by sitting down to review your complete medical
history, specific symptoms, and daily lifestyle challenges.

Comfortable, Non-
Invasive Testing

You will undergo painless diagnostic assessments in
our on-site, quiet diagnostic
suite guided by our
compassionate audiology
team.

Same-Day Review & Care Plan

You won’t be left waiting for answers. We review your test results with you on the same day, explaining your diagnostic findings in plain, accessible language and outlining clear next steps.

Serving Ambler, Montgomery County & Bucks County

Conveniently located off N. Bethlehem Pike (Route 309 corridor), our Ambler clinic offers accessible, ground-level parking and prompt appointment scheduling without long hospital wait times.

Conveniently Located For Patients In: Ambler • Spring House • Fort Washington • Lansdale • Blue Bell • Willow Grove • Horsham • Plymouth Meeting • North Philadelphia

Take the First Step Toward Clear Answers

Don’t let unaddressed hearing loss or balance issues impact your daily independence and
peace of mind. Schedule your diagnostic evaluation with our Ambler ear specialists today by
calling (215) 383-1333 or completing our online appointment request form.

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