Palm Coast Hearing Center

"I sought treatment at the Mayo Clinic. They indicated they could not surgically help me but could refer me to the top audiologist in Florida for help. They sent me to Dr. Indira Alvarez at the Ormond Hearing Center." - Richard, Tinnitus Patient
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Our Doctor of Audiology will assist you with issues of ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus.
Our Regular Summer Hours (By Appointment Only, No Walk-ins)
Monday-Thursday
9am-4pm
(closed for lunch 12pm – 1pm)

"Dr. Alvarez is truly - as stated by my ENT at the Mayo Clinic, the best audiologist in the state of Florida." - Richard on Google

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Palm Coast Hearing Center🇺🇸

Today and everyday is a day for GRATITUDE! We recently received this testimonial from Richard, who has begun the process of addressing his with our Audiologist, Dr. Indira Alvarez, at Ormond Hearing Center. Please keep in mind we can assist you by telehealth from anywhere in the State of Florida for tinnitus treatment as well.

"I experienced severe tinnitus shortly after having the second MRNA vaccine. As it became increasingly intolerable, I sought treatment at the Mayo Clinic. They indicated they could not surgically help me but could refer me to the top audiologist in Florida for help. They sent me to Dr. Indira Alvarez at the Ormond Hearing Center. I asked if there was someone closer to where I live. The neuro-ENT asked me if I wanted someone closer or if I wanted the best. I decided the incremental travel time was very worthwhile. The Mayo Clinic is among the top medical centers in the world (if not the top) and their service and referrals are top-notch. Dr. Alvarez is professional, kind, patient and provides a very atypical medical experience. She did not keep me waiting. I showed up on time, and she saw me within minutes. We spent an hour discussing my tinnitus and how we could reduce its impact in my life. She answered every question and demonstrated the knowledge and expertise that provided me confidence that my situation could be helped. I have been under her medical care for addressing tinnitus for three weeks and already have found things to be improving as I have followed her recommendations across the board. My follow-up appointment was similar to the first. Dr. Alvarez was on time and did not rush me out in any way and thoughtfully answered all of my questions. Having seen many physicians over the past decade who often keep patients waiting for close to an hour, and then try to work through each patient as quickly as possible, it is frustrating and disappointing. Dr. Alvarez's patient-centric approach of listening and ensuring the patient concerns have been addressed is refreshing and almost shocking. She truly has patience with her patients. Dr. Alvarez is truly - as stated by my ENT at the Mayo Clinic, the best audiologist in the state of Florida."

Although there is no cure for tinnitus, the good news is there are sound therapy treatment programs that can significantly reduce tinnitus awareness and disturbance for over 90% of suitable patients affected by tinnitus. Contact us to find out more and please keep in mind our Audiologist is available by telehealth to you anywhere in the State of Florida.

Please note we will be CLOSED Thursday, July 4th!
Our Regular Summer Hours (By Appointment Only, No Walk-ins)
Monday-Thursday
9am-4pm
(closed for lunch 12pm – 1pm)

Did you know? We offer custom hearing protection of all kinds; for shooters, musicians, and manufacturing. We have clinics in Palm Coast and Ormond Beach, Florida. We look forward to meeting you!

Our hearing health clinic in Ormond Beach, Florida is open Monday and Thursday 9am-4pm by appointment only. Palm Coast Hearing Center is open 9am-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, also by appointment only. We are here for you when you need new hearing aids, hearing aid repair, or tinnitus treatment options.

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Although there is no cure for tinnitus, the good news is there are sound therapy treatment programs that can significantly reduce tinnitus awareness and disturbance for over 90% of suitable patients affected by tinnitus. Contact us to find out more.

A 2017 article in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience cited two studies that found people wearing hearing aids improved their performance on cognitive tests. The article said hearing aids, when prescribed at the beginning of age-related hearing loss, can postpone cognitive side effects. We want to help you life your best life through healthy hearing.

Find out why our Tinnitus Treatment has offered relief to so many patients. We can also meet with you over telehealth!

Dr. Alvarez has been certified by the Tinnitus Practitioners Association since 2016 and is a professional member of the America Tinnitus Association. She has successfully treated hundreds of patients with mild to severe tinnitus and helped them achieve a better quality of life. Our comprehensive approach includes sound therapy, behavioral therapy, and stress management strategies. This combination of treatment modalities is the only evidenced-based solution available in the Central Florida area.

Tinnitus is the perception of a sound that has no external source. Patients will report “ringing”, “humming”, “buzzing”, and “crickets”. It can be constant or come and go, it can be soft sometimes and loud other times. Although there is no external source for tinnitus, it is not a phantom sound- there is real neural activity in your brain that you are hearing as your tinnitus. While tinnitus typically begins with a hearing loss, it is not exclusively an auditory problem. It is a result of neurological changes within the auditory system and within the parts of the brain that influence conscious attention and emotional state. No single explanation applies to all cases, but the process outlined below describes one of the more commonly accepted theories about what causes tinnitus. When the natural balance is upset by a hearing loss, the neurological activity is altered, and this altered activity is then interpreted by the brain as sound. This results in whistling or ringing sounds commonly known as tinnitus.

Although there is no cure for Tinnitus, the good news is there are sound therapy treatment programs that can significantly reduce tinnitus awareness and disturbance for over 90% of suitable patients affected by tinnitus. Palm Coast Hearing Center & Ormond Hearing Center is one of the few clinics that offer evidenced-based tinnitus evaluation and management services.

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Tinnitus is the perception of a sound that has no external source. Patients will report “ringing”, “humming”, “buzzing”, and “crickets”. It can be constant or come and go, it can be soft sometimes and loud other times. Although there is no external source for tinnitus, it is not a phantom sound- there is real neural activity in your brain that you are hearing as your tinnitus.

What is Tinnitus? - Ormond Hearing Center Tinnitus is the perception of a sound that has no external source. Patients will report ringing, humming, buzzing, and crickets.

Palm Coast Hearing Center is one of the few clinics that offer evidenced-based tinnitus treatment programs, including evaluation and management services. Our comprehensive approach includes sound therapy, behavioral therapy, and stress management strategies. This combination of treatment modalities is the only evidenced-based solution available in the Central Florida area. We are also able to provide this service through telehealth.

We can also provide Telehealth services for Tinnitus Treatment. Give us a call and let us help!

Thanks again to Victoria for the wonderful feedback!

"Dr. Indira Alvarez just helped me find new hearing aids, and she did a fantastic job. She has extensive education, experience, and knowledge of all the aids on the market. I have severe hearing loss, and over a period of weeks, she patiently tried two different aids and three different types of ear molds before we found the right ones for me. You can buy hearing aids on your own or from a salesclerk at a hearing aid store, but you will never know if they are the optimal ones for your needs or be able to program them as well as she can. I can't recommend her highly enough. On top of all that, she's a lovely person." - Victoria K. on Google

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Palm Coast Hearing Center ❤️

New research is showing a genetic link to some cases of Alzheimer's, which is something you cannot control. Research has also connected hearing loss with Alzheimer's, which is something you CAN TREAT with hearing aids.

It is never too late to get on the happy trail to greater hearing health and improved communication with those you love!

Make your appointment yearly to stay on top of your hearing and overall health!

Better communication is key!

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"As a Doctor of Audiology for over 15 years, the absolute most wonderful part of my work is seeing my patients thrive and enjoy their lives with better hearing. " - Dr. Indira Alvarez, Palm Coast Hearing Center

My insurance covers hearing aids...doesn’t it??? - Ormond Hearing Center Some insurance covers hearing aids, and some doesn't, but regardless it's important to consider these factors when treating hearing loss.

Practices like ours that are “unbundled” have one price for the hearing aids, another for the fitting and calibration of the devices, and offer an optional service plan for the services that are provided after the fitting.

Bundled vs. Unbundled Hearing Aids - Ormond Hearing Center Learn about bundled vs unbundled pricing for hearing aids - take into account service, support, fitting, and calibration.