Pediatric Hearing Program
Pediatric hearing services at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center offers comprehensive testing, treatment and support services for children with hearing loss and their families. Our goal is to maximize every child’s hearing potential so that he or she can communicate independently and effectively.
Conditions We Treat
- Auditory processing disorder (APD)
- Failed newborn hearing screening
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Meet Your Care Team
Clairissa M. BarnesAuD, CCC-A
- Audiology, Hearing Aid Services, Hearing Disorders, Hearing Loss, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Audiology, Pediatric Hearing Loss
Mary E. FergusonAuD, CCC-A
- Audiology, Hearing Disorders, Hearing Loss, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Audiology, Pediatric Hearing Loss
Trisha C. FieldsAuD, CCC-A
- Audiology, Hearing Aid Services, Hearing Disorders, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Audiology, Pediatric Hearing Loss
Alyssa M. FosnightAuD, CCC-A
- Audiology, Hearing Aid Services, Hearing Disorders, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Audiology, Pediatric Hearing Loss
Cathrine A. HayesAuD, CCC-A
- Audiology, Hearing Aid Services, Hearing Disorders, Hearing Loss, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Pediatric Audiology, Pediatric Hearing Loss
Rachel C. HughesAuD, CCC-A
- Audiology, Hearing Disorders, Hearing Loss, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Audiology, Pediatric Hearing Loss
Why Choose the Pediatric Hearing Program at Vanderbilt
- Team approach
We work closely with your primary care provider, otolaryngologist and other specialists in our local and regional community to provide comprehensive care and treatment. Together, our audiologists assess your condition and create a personalized plan that will improve your quality of life.
- Knowledge and experience
Our team is certified and highly specialized in caring for the most complex hearing cases. Patients often come to us because of our extensive experience in hearing care, including thorough diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support.
- Convenient services
We offer walk-in services at main campus for professional hearing aid cleaning, troubleshooting and supply pick up – without an appointment.
- Innovation
Our researchers are dedicated to developing new and more effective approaches to care. We not only apply the latest research, but also pioneer some of the latest innovations. You may have access to treatments before they are widely available.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments, and services including: