Mitch Holthus
Kansas City Chiefs Broadcaster and Hearing Aid Patient
“Dr. Steele used his science to pinpoint my exact hearing loss. He was so empathetic, so thorough. He treats each person as an individual. Your situation is different from mine, but he can help us both.”Read More
Local Audiologists & Hearing Doctors In Kansas & Missouri
Associated Audiologists is the KC area’s leader in audiologic care for hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders. Owned and operated by Tim Steele, Ph.D., President and CEO, the practice was established nearly 40 years ago. Today, Associated Audiologists has grown to include more doctoral-level audiologists than any other practice in the Kansas City metro, and eight convenient locations with hearing doctors ready to serve you.
Mitch Holthus
“Dr. Steele used his science to pinpoint my exact hearing loss. He was so empathetic, so thorough. He treats each person as an individual. Your situation is different from mine, but he can help us both.”
Lucas Borgman
Hearing aids will allow Lucas to keep working and will help him maintain his connection with the world around him.
Steve Crusinberry
A shooting accident triggered bothersome tinnitus for 59-year-old Steve Crusinberry. Associated Audiologists helped Steve learn to manage his tinnitus using ear-level sound generators, daily meditation, journaling and concentration exercises. Now he’s “Steve 2.0” and living his best life!
Robbi Grogan
“For anyone struggling with hearing loss, I would definitely recommend you get a second opinion. I have always been treated with respect, compassion and thoroughness at Associated Audiologists. I feel blessed that my hearing is so much better in great part thanks to Associated Audiologists, and I am enjoying my life even more!”
Natalie Krebs
“I have seen audiologists in Belgium, California and Boston, but I never felt they measured up to the care I received from Associated Audiologists. They are extremely knowledgeable and I trust them. They’re not just a business. They care. They have my best interests at heart.”
Randi Cole
“Don’t be embarrassed, don’t be shy, and don’t wait. Don’t wait!”
Read the Latest From Associated Audiologists:
What’s the Most Affordable Hearing Aid?
With over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids now approved by the Food and Drug Administration, hearing aid options have increased significantly and run the gamut from entry-level OTCs to more advanced prescription hearing aids, but how do you know what the most affordable option is for you? Whether you’re looking for OTC or prescription hearing aids, consider your budget, hearing needs, andRead More “What’s the Most Affordable Hearing Aid?”
Tinnitus Causes, Diagnoses and Treatments
Tinnitus is often described as ringing in the ears, but each individual’s experience with tinnitus is different. Some hear crickets chirping, some hear ringing, buzzing or whooshing, and others hear white noise or clicking. The common denominator for most people who experience tinnitus is that it is the perception of sound when no external sound source is present. It canRead More “Tinnitus Causes, Diagnoses and Treatments”
Background Noise and Hearing Aids
Since the first hearing aids were invented, it seems being able to hear in background noise has been a problem. In fact, being able to hear in background noise is a major concern for many hearing aid wearers even now. Why? Imagine being at a busy restaurant. People are talking at tables all around you, music might be playing inRead More “Background Noise and Hearing Aids”
