ACENT Alaska Center for Ear Nose and Throat
3841 Piper Street T-230
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 279-8800
Fax: (907) 279-8810
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Advancements in technology can bring wonders to our daily lives but also leave many of us totally confused. From smartphones to tablets and laptops and even TVs, the choices are endless and the tech jargon is a foreign language to most of us. OK, yes, we know what it means but do we really know …
Even though hearing loss has been associated with concentration and memory problems, along with depression, a significant number of Americans rarely get their hearing tested. Hearing difficulties take a toll on personal relationships with family, friends, and co-workers and possibly may be linked to dementia. In this blog post, we'll describe some signs that you …
Hearing loss often develops gradually, and it may include more than one early sign. Even with multiple signals that hearing is fading, some men and women may ignore their initial symptoms. It's important to know how to recognize the signs of hearing loss and schedule a hearing evaluation to determine if additional tests are needed. …
About this time last year (wow time has flown), I wrote a about why people avoid getting help for their hearing loss. As studies have shown, the average individual will wait about 5 years before they admit that they have hearing loss (likely at the behest of the family) and another 2 years before taking …
A videonystagmography, or VNG test, is a procedure to evaluate dizziness and more accurately determine if the inner ear is causing it. This procedure typically requires a referral by an specialist (also known as an ENT) such as our Anchorage physicians or a neurologist or physical therapist. You'll also need to have a hearing evaluation …
The turkey's in the oven, and all the family's in the house. It’s that time of year, and the spirit of the season is everywhere. We're getting in the spirit, too, with a fabulous promotion that will improve your quality of life through better hearing — so you can better enjoy these special gatherings with …
Hearing loss is unique to each individual. Although hearing aids are often the answer, audiometric (hearing) evaluations are the first step. The gold standard in determining hearing loss, audiometric evaluations also help us decide how to address the patient’s symptoms. Types of Hearing Loss Each diagnostic test provides information to complete the full picture of …
Summer’s here, and outdoors we go here in Alaska! It can be noisy out there with concerts, air travel, sporting events, and other loud environmental sounds. Of course, here at our ear, nose, and throat practice, we're always thinking about keeping our Anchorage patients' hearing in tiptop shape. That's why we think you should know …
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an important milestone for our ear, nose, and throat here in Anchorage. And this year, we want to put the focus squarely on encouraging people to experience hearing fully again. It's Time to Move Beyond Awareness Every year since 1927, it's been the same story: Information arrives in …
In my 48 years of wearing hearing devices due to congenital hearing loss, along with more than 22 years in the hearing healthcare field including territory sales for manufacturers, I've seen (and not heard, pun intended) just about everything in regards to the marketing of new technologies in . In my time in Anchorage at …