Audiology & Hearing Loss, Southdale Otolaryngology, Minneapolis

Audiology Services

Audiology and Otology products and services include:

Medical and audiologic evaluation to determine cause, degree, and type of hearing loss.
Dispensing digital, programmable, and conventional hearing aids (including completely in the canal hearing aids) on a 30-day trial basis. Our service includes adjustments and education in the use and maintenance of hearing aids.
Assistive listening devices, apart from hearing aids.
Repair of all makes of hearing aids.
Counseling with patient and family to improve communication ability.
Hearing aid batteries available - money saving plan at $5.00 for pack of 4 or $40 for 10 packs of 4.
Acoustic impedance measurements to assess middle ear function.
Otoacoustic emission (OAE) testing for infants unable to cooperate with conventional testing.
Acoustic reflex decay for eighth nerve assessment.
Custom made ear molds, swim plugs, and noise protection devices for musicians, hunters, etc.

Audiology Services

What is an Audiologist?

A specialist in the identification of hearing loss and the rehabilitation of persons with impaired hearing. Qualifications: Each of our audiologists have earned their Master's Degree in Audiology. They have fulfilled the requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language & Hearing Association. They are registered to practice audiology and are certified to dispense hearing instruments by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Who does an Audiologist serve?

Adults, children, and infants are all cared for in our practice.

What are the advantages of working with an Audiologist?

Physicians and audiologists work together to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate hearing loss.
All major brands of digital and digitally programmable hearing aids are available.
We are interested in helping our patients by providing services they need, included are medical diagnosis and treatment, a 30-day trial period on hearing aids and ongoing counseling/education with adjustments to hearing aids as needed. We also provide training in the use and maintenance of hearing aids.

Meet our Audiologist

Dawn R. Galloway, M.S., CCC-A

Education:

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Masters Degree: M.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Member:

AAA-American Academy of Audiology
ASHA-American Speech and Hearing Association
State of MN Audiology License
State of MN Hearing Instrument Dispenser Certification

Dawn's work history includes both clinical audiology and working for hearing instrument manufacturers. She is married with 3 children who are active in school, church and sports. She enjoys watching her kids' sporting activities and spending time with her family. They enjoy camping and going for walks.