Harford County Aegis “Ask A Doctor” – What’s the difference between an “audiologist” and an “audioprostologist”?
Q: What’s the difference between an “audiologist” and an “audioprostologist”? A: There are basically two different types of professionals that dispense hearing aids – audiologists and hearing instrument specialists. “Audiologists” are university-educated clinicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. An audiologist holds either a