Do you know how to find an audiologist to test your hearing or help you choose a hearing aid?

If you’re unsure — or shaking your head no — you’re not alone. So what should you do? Here are four suggestions:

• Contact the ear, nose and throat department of your nearest university medical center and ask if it has a list of audiologists in your area.
• Go to the website of the American Academy of Audiology and search “find an audiologist.”
• Contact the closest chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America and ask if it has a list of audiologists in your area.
• Ask a friend who wears hearing aids for a recommendation.

How To Choose The Best Audiologist:

• Ask for a referral.
• Check if your insurance covers hearing tests.
• Consider a business with history.
• Read patient reviews.
• Expect outstanding service.