According to Dr. Alison Vega, owner of Complete Hearing & Balance in the Olympia, “Hearing loss can’t be seen, so many healthcare people glance over it and say ‘Oh, you seem just fine’.” But Dr. Vega and her team of audiologists and specialized care providers at their three locations understand this is when they really need to listen to the patient and jump into action.
“At Complete Hearing & Balance, we are patient-centered. We probe the issues, provide a thorough diagnosis, and then create an individual treatment plan specific to that person’s needs,” said Dr. Vega. As their name implies, Complete Hearing & Balance is more than a hearing aid supplier. They evaluate and treat the entire ear and provide an array of options to solve the specific issue.
Complete Hearing & Balance also treats balance issues which are usually a condition of the inner ear. “All audiologists are taught about the inner ear during their education, but few do it outside of hospitals,” Dr. Vega said. “Many people get dizzy and they don’t know why. I can tell them why and give them viable options to fix or at least reduce their impact.”
Complete Hearing & Balance was founded on Dr. Vega’s belief that providing entire hearing improvement options went beyond just hearing aids. At offices in Olympia, Lacey and Chehalis, Dr. Vega’s teams provide surgical treatment options such as cochlear implants and bone reduction procedures. “Hearing aids are great for hearing loss, but there are a lot of other options available and, after a proper diagnosis, I help patients make an educated decision on their best treatment plan,” said Dr. Vega.
Continuing education is a large part of Dr. Vega’s business philosophy. Whether it is staying current on the latest technology and treatments or mentoring current staff through continuing education programs to further their knowledge of audiology, Dr. Vega understands the importance of developing your team.
Complete Hearing & Balance is the expert in town where they evaluate and treat hearing, balance and tinnitus better than anyone. In Dr. Vega’s opinion, “There is almost ALWAYS something that can be done.”
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BY LYNN CASTLE