Doctor-Fitted Hearing Aids

It starts with a diagnostic hearing evaluation. Testing shows the type, degree, and configuration of your hearing loss, which is a way of saying what kind of loss it is, how much, and which pitches it affects. Dr. Press explains the results in plain language before any device comes up.

Next comes the practical side: where you struggle to hear, whether small parts are hard for your fingers to handle, how much you want the aids to show, and your budget. From there you'll get a specific recommendation and the reasons behind it. You're welcome to bring a spouse or family member along. Start on our hearing evaluations page.

The main styles are receiver-in-canal (RIC), behind-the-ear (BTE), and custom in-the-ear and in-canal designs, including very small completely-in-canal (CIC) models. RIC aids are the most common choice today because they are light, comfortable, and come in rechargeable and Bluetooth versions.

The smallest styles aren't right for every ear or every hearing loss. Ear canal size, the degree of your loss, and how easily you can handle small parts all narrow the options. Dr. Press will show you what each style looks like and which ones suit your results. See them side by side on our hearing aid styles page.

Some plans include a hearing aid benefit and many don't, and coverage can differ a lot from one plan to the next. Before you commit to anything, our office can help you understand what your plan covers so you know your out-of-pocket cost up front.

If insurance doesn't cover the full amount, Cherry payment plans let you spread the balance into monthly payments. There are hearing aid options to fit most budgets, and Dr. Press will explain the price differences between technology levels. Read more on our financing options page or call (620) 235-5015 with your insurance questions.

Yes. New hearing aids come with a 45-day trial period. Your brain needs time to get used to sounds it hasn't heard clearly in years, and a few weeks of everyday wear tells you far more than a few minutes in the office.

During the trial, wear the aids at home, in the car, at work, and around town, and keep notes on what sounds too sharp or too soft. Dr. Press uses that feedback to adjust the programming at your follow-up visit. If the devices still aren't working for you, we'll talk about your options before the trial ends. Call (620) 235-5015 to ask about the terms.

Yes. Follow-up care is included with every fitting, and that care continues well past the first few weeks. Adjustments, troubleshooting, and in-office repairs for devices fitted here are handled by the same audiologist who fit them, so you never have to explain your history to someone new.

Most small problems, like a clogged wax guard or a worn dome, can be fixed during a short appointment. You can learn more on our hearing aid repairs page, or call (620) 235-5015 in Southeast Kansas or (816) 361-2300 in Kansas City.