The Hearing Doctor, LLC

The Hearing Doctor, LLC Premier provider for hearing healthcare needs by true professional, Dr. Leeann Berger She will be opening the doors to her very own practice this summer!

Dr. Leeann Berger is a licensed Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), and has been practicing since 2010. Stay tuned for details...

A patient told me, “I just avoid going out now. It is too loud anyway.” 😔Restaurants are one of the first places people ...
03/25/2026

A patient told me, “I just avoid going out now. It is too loud anyway.” 😔

Restaurants are one of the first places people realize they are working way too hard to keep up. In difficult listening situations, your brain is straining to fill in missing words; it is exhausting.

I have felt that kind of fatigue in a noisy room, too. You can hear sound everywhere, but it still feels hard to follow the conversation that matters.

So when patients come in with this particular issue, we build a plan that focuses on clarity, comfort, and realistic expectations, not just turning things up. 🙅‍♀️

The small win this particular patient reported later was huge. They stayed at dinner longer, felt more confident, and stopped doing the constant guessing and smiling!

If you have been avoiding restaurants or group gatherings because listening feels like work, you are not alone. 🍝🍹 We can help!

If something isn’t working, say something. 🗣️Whether it’s music that’s too loud, a conversation from another room, or a ...
03/23/2026

If something isn’t working, say something. 🗣️

Whether it’s music that’s too loud, a conversation from another room, or a group talking over each other, advocating early can prevent frustration later. Many people don’t realize there’s an issue unless it’s gently pointed out.

Asking for small adjustments can lead to much better listening experiences for everyone involved. 💚

A few of my favorite spring things:🌿 opening the windows on the first warm day🐦 hearing the birds in the morning🚶‍♀️ tak...
03/20/2026

A few of my favorite spring things:

🌿 opening the windows on the first warm day

🐦 hearing the birds in the morning

🚶‍♀️ taking a walk after lunch

☕️ coffee on the porch

And here’s my audiologist tie-in: one of my favorite behind-the-scenes parts of my job is troubleshooting acute ear issues, routine device maintenance, and cleaning waxy ears!

It sounds small, but it can make a huge difference in speech clarity—especially when you’re trying to catch the “little sounds” that make spring feel like spring. 🐦🪻

If you’ve noticed you’re not hearing those higher, softer sounds as clearly as you used to (or speech feels muffled), that’s often an early sign worth checking. The good news? Sometimes it’s a simple fix.

Sometimes it’s a bigger conversation. Either way, we’ll walk you through it.

We get to know our patients like family. We celebrate their milestones, we learn their stories, and sometimes, we feel t...
03/18/2026

We get to know our patients like family. We celebrate their milestones, we learn their stories, and sometimes, we feel their absence more than people might expect.

Every so often, a family reaches out after a loved one has passed, asking what to do with their hearing aids. And while those calls are never easy, they’re filled with so much generosity.

If you ever find yourself in that position, know this: hearing aids can be donated and make a real difference. We collect them here at the office and pass them along to mission organizations, where they’re refurbished and given to someone in need.

It’s one small way a loved one’s care can continue, helping someone stay connected, just like they did.

If you have questions, we’re always here to walk you through it.

St. Patrick’s Day is full of music, laughter, and great conversations. However, nearly 1 in 5 adults experience some deg...
03/17/2026

St. Patrick’s Day is full of music, laughter, and great conversations.

However, nearly 1 in 5 adults experience some degree of hearing loss, making regular hearing care just as important as any lucky charm.

Healthy hearing helps you stay connected to it all, no magic needed, just good care for your ears. 💚

Wishing you a day filled with joy, great company, and sounds worth celebrating!

How are you celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year? ☘️👇

Hey everyone! It’s your 🌼 Spring Cleaning Reminder! 🌼I’ve been checking hearing aid warranties lately, and if you bought...
03/13/2026

Hey everyone! It’s your 🌼 Spring Cleaning Reminder! 🌼

I’ve been checking hearing aid warranties lately, and if you bought your devices in 2023, yours might be close to expiring.

Now’s a great time to pop in for a Clean & Check. We’ll give everything a once-over and make sure you’re still covered for any repairs or parts.

Just give us a quick call, and we’ll get you on the schedule!

Struggling to hear in noisy places? 🍽️ Location matters.If you’re dining out or attending a gathering:👉 Choose a booth o...
03/11/2026

Struggling to hear in noisy places? 🍽️ Location matters.

If you’re dining out or attending a gathering:

👉 Choose a booth or corner table

👉 Sit with your back to a wall

👉 Avoid sitting near kitchens, speakers, or high-traffic areas

Reducing background noise helps your brain focus on speech, with or without hearing aids. Sometimes, where you sit is just as important as what you hear. 👂

It reminds me of getting used to new glasses. 👓 At first, everything feels off, and then your brain settles in, and it s...
03/09/2026

It reminds me of getting used to new glasses. 👓 At first, everything feels off, and then your brain settles in, and it starts to feel normal.

So we checked the fit, reviewed what causes that sensation, and made the right adjustments. Some of it is your brain adapting to sound again, and some of it is settings and comfort tweaks that we can dial in at follow-ups.

The win was that their voice started to sound normal again, comfort improved, and they felt confident sticking with the process!

Being fit with a new hearing aid prescription takes time! 🦻 At The Hearing Doctor, we love making time to make sure you are comfortable with your new prescription!

👂 One small change can make a big difference in understanding.When speaking to someone with hearing loss, try to:💬 Get t...
03/06/2026

👂 One small change can make a big difference in understanding.

When speaking to someone with hearing loss, try to:

💬 Get their attention first

💬 Face them directly

💬 Speak clearly (not louder)

Visual cues like facial expressions and lip movements play a huge role in understanding speech, even for people wearing hearing aids. Good communication isn’t about repeating yourself… it’s about connecting.

Hearing health often goes unnoticed, but it affects more people than you might think.Over 5% of the world’s population l...
03/03/2026

Hearing health often goes unnoticed, but it affects more people than you might think.

Over 5% of the world’s population lives with disabling hearing loss, making it one of the most common (and overlooked) health concerns worldwide.

The good news? Many hearing concerns can be identified early and managed with routine care. Regular hearing checkups and timely support help keep you connected to the people and moments that matter most.

On World Hearing Day, we’re proud to support awareness, prevention, and access to hearing care for all. Because hearing health is health. 👂✨

Before I recommend a technology tier, I’ll ask things like:👉 Are you in meetings or an office?👉 How often are you in res...
02/26/2026

Before I recommend a technology tier, I’ll ask things like:

👉 Are you in meetings or an office?
👉 How often are you in restaurants?
👉 Do you go to church/theater/large events?
👉 Any noisy hobbies (hunting, motorcycles, woodworking)?

Because one “noisy place” can change everything. I had a patient who loved games at Huntingburg Memorial Gymnasium. Mid-range was fine at home, but in that crowd noise, she needed premium features to be comfortable.

Here’s the key: Your diagnostic test results guide the power and processing you need, and your lifestyle helps us choose the extras!

I recently saw a large European study, the Gutenberg Health Study, that has been exploring the link between hearing loss...
02/23/2026

I recently saw a large European study, the Gutenberg Health Study, that has been exploring the link between hearing loss and cardiovascular health. It caught my attention because, as an audiologist, I see firsthand how hearing changes can reflect broader health shifts.

Here’s the short version: the study found that people with hearing loss often had more cardiovascular risk factors, but when researchers accounted for age and other variables, most of those links faded.

Except one.

Hearing loss still showed a significant connection with diabetes, even after full adjustment. To me, that’s an important clue.

Sometimes, hearing changes show up as one of the early signs that something in the vascular or metabolic system needs a second look. Especially if you’re managing (or at risk for) diabetes.

If it’s been a while since you’ve had your hearing checked or your diabetes care plan updated, consider this your gentle reminder.

Not because anything is “wrong,” but because paying attention early can help us stay connected to the world, and to ourselves.

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