Types of Hearing Aids

North Florida Center for Hearing and Balance

For the medical evaluation and treatment of hearing and balance disorders

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Hearing Aids

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Our Locations

Dr. Taliaferro and Dr. Miller
Flagler Hospital
300 Health Park Blvd.
Suite 5008
St. Augustine, Fl 32086

Dr. Leake
1750 Tree Blvd
Suite 10
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Our Physicians
Dr. A. Cort Taliaferro
Dr. Deirdre Leake
Dr. R. Sean Miller

There are several types of hearing aids and devices. Please select one of the types of hearing aids below for a brief description of the device.

Completely in the canal hearing aid

Also known as a CIC aid, this hearing aid is very small and fits entirely in the ear canal.

In the canal aid

Also known as an ITC aid, this hearing aid fits in the ear canal and is visible from the side, but not usually from the front.

In the ear aid

Also known as ITE, this hearing aid is worn in the "bowl" of the ear or pinna.

Behind the ear

Also known as a BTE, this hearing aid is worn behind the ear with an attachment that fits in the ear canal.

Body level hearing aid

A body level (or body worn) hearing aid has a microphone, battery and processor that is worn in a pocket or on the shirt. The device is connected to an ear piece by a wire.

Bone anchored hearing device

Also known as a BAHD or BAHA, this hearing aid is attached to a post that extends through the skin behind the ear. The post is inserted in a surgical procedure.

Cochlear implant

This device is for patients with profound hearing loss, the most severe form. The cochlear implant is secured beneath the skin in a surgical procedure. An external device is worn to transfer the sound information to the implant device.

Please contact our audiology coordinator at (904) 823-8823 to schedule an appointment.

We can arrange for a visit exclusively with our audiologist, or we can coordinate a medical evaluation by a physician at the same time as your hearing evaluation.