What Does Dr. Michelle Think?
Florida’s leading Audiologist shares her thoughts on industry news, patient recommendations and hearing loss

What Hearing Aids Can Do For You | Hearing Help by Dr. Michelle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG47KdlUPCg Let's talk a little bit about what hearing aids can do; I often hear the question, "Dr. Michelle, will using hearing aids make my hearing better?" Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no. Once a permanent...

Hearing Health Awareness Month: What We Learned
I’m always trying to reach out to my patients about why regular check-ups are essential. But in August, I decided to make this official by hosting my very own Hearing Health Awareness Month! The event was a time to showcase some of the facts about hearing, from how...

COVID-19 and Hearing Loss – Is There a Link?
Is there a connection between COVID-19 and hearing loss? Well, researchers are on the hunt to find out. We all know how a nasty cold affects our ears - Muffled sounds, a feeling of fullness, and even hearing loss when there is an unusually large amount of fluid in the...

Why is There a Stigma Around Hearing Aids? | Hearing Help by Dr. Michelle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkDik49avpA Today we're going to discuss why people are so negative about getting hearing devices. It's a complex situation. First of all, excepting the fact that we have a hearing loss somehow signifies aging. Well, let's...

Why Hearing Loss Prevention Is as Important as Treatment | Hearing Health Awareness Month
During Hearing Health Awareness Month, I’ve been spreading the word about why you need to act fast when you have a concern. If you catch an issue early, you can preserve your hearing for years to come with excellent treatment. However, even before a hearing loss...

What Happens at A Hearing Consultation? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
Throughout Hearing Health Awareness Month, I have been spreading the word about why people across Key West should get regular hearing consultations. Many believe that this isn’t necessary because they can still hear or haven’t noticed an issue. However, any form of...

Case Study – Maria Steinmetz
Maria had tried several hearing aids and three different specialists before she met Dr. Michelle, who is ‘the most understanding and helpful doctor she has ever met’. “While teaching about 30 years ago, I first realized I might have a hearing problem, but I had no...

Where Should You Buy Hearing Aids From | Hearing Help by Dr. Michelle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4W-ucnWWkY Today we're going to talk about the different avenues available in which you can purchase hearing aids. You've probably heard friends and family talk about these several options and likewise witnessed the result. Yes, of...

Hearing Loop Venues in Key West and Homestead
Although our world has been turned on its head, and the places we usually congregate and socialize are shutting their doors, I’m sure I can speak on behalf of all of us when I say that we will defeat COVID and our world will return back to normal. During this time,...

Why Do So Many People Have an Untreated Hearing Loss? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
Throughout August, it’s Hearing Health Awareness Month. So I thought it would be a great time to answer some of those questions that often sit at the back of people’s minds. One is why people wait so long before seeking assistance about their hearing concerns. John...