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Dr. Kelley Linton
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Expertise
I'm an audiologist in private practice in Arkansas. I graduated from the University of Florida medical school. I specialize in hearing loss; hearing rehabilitation; hearing aids; noise induced hearing loss; occupational noise exposure; OSHA guidelines and regulations; hearing protection; tinnitis; newborn hearing testing; children and hearing loss and diagnosis and etiology of hearing loss.
Experience in the area
I've been a practicing audiologist for 20 years and have owned a private practice for 14 years. I am also an audiologist in the United States Army where I teach DOD hearing conservation regulations and manage 3000 DOD employees at an army industrial facility.
Organizations
Arkansas Academy of Audiology American Academy of Audiology Academy of Doctors of Audiology American Speech and Hearing Association National Hearing Conservation Association
Publications
Journal of the Academy of Audiology Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith, Arkansas Press Argus Courier, Van Buren, Arkansas
Education/Credentials
Au.D. - Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida American Academy of Audiology fellow member Audiology Board Certification American Speech and Hearing Association certification Arkansas State Audiology license-current CPT United States Army Medical Corps
Awards and Honors
American Speech and Hearing Association "ACE" award x 7 years United States Army Accommodation Award Arkansas Academy of Audiology elected board of director x 3 years Better community award, Fort Smith, AR for volunteer audiology service to free community health clinic
Past/Present Clients
Serving newborn to geriatric ages.....unable to provide specific names.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jacob | 05/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | She answered my question clearly and told ..... |
| Eleanor | 04/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for a knowlegeable answer! |
| Ram | 04/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I highly appreciate the quick and detailed ..... |
| James | 03/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. |
| Nathan | 03/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the thorough reply! |
Recent Answers from Dr. Kelley Linton
2012-05-20 possible hearing loss:
Dear Jacob, Yes you can certainly have hearing problems with a normal standard hearing test. An audiologist can do some further testing which might include OAE (otoacoustic emission) testing to verify
2012-04-30 hearing aid alternatives:
Eleanor, I do not think a cheaper model is the way to go for a few reasons... * Basically you get what you pay for in hearing aids. The very inexpensive ones are kind of like the "cheater" glasses
2012-04-29 Hearing impaired baby 3 months:
Ram, This is not an easy question to answer and one that I can't just give you a clear cut response, unfortunately. Let me give you some things to question and ask about: 1. Was it determined that
2012-04-09 Hearring:
Sid, You probably have hearing loss of two different types. The chronic sinus problems will cause a "conductive" hearing loss which is usually treatable with some type of medical intervention. The
2012-03-28 Recover hearing:
James, There are basically two types of hearing loss we generally see..... Conductive and Sensorineural. Conductive hearing loss is treatable and can be partially if not completely recovered through
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