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AC Tinnitus, Hyperacusis & Balance Center, Inc., was founded by James L. Shafer, Au.D. FAAA. Staffed with Pennsylvania state licensed and nationally certified audiologists and Doctors of Audiology, our state-of-the-art office is located in York. Our Doctors of Audiology and audiologists have extensive experience in the field. All of our audiologists are highly trained in the assessment, identification, prevention and non-medical treatment of tinnitus and balance disorders.
We work closely with your primary care physicians, pediatricians, and local otolaryngologists to insure complete medical and diagnostic services. Using the most technologically advanced equipment, our audiologists are able to provide a complete range of audiology services to patients of all ages.
What is an Audiologist?
An audiologist earns a master's or a doctoral degree in audiology. Audiologists are trained hearing health professionals who:
• Evaluate hearing using behavioral and objective (non-behavioral) test procedures
• Identify hearing loss
• Refer patients to otolaryngologists (ENTs) for medical or surgical management of hearing loss and ear disease
• Determine need for hearing rehabilitation
• Determine candidacy for hearing aids
• Select and fit hearing aids
• Evaluate the balance system
All of our Audiologists are highly trained in the assessment, identification, prevention and non-medical treatment of hearing loss, the need for hearing aids, balance disorders and tinnitus. All professional staff hold Master or Doctoral degrees from accredited colleges and universities.
AC Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Balance Center, Inc. is accredited by and participates with a variety of insurance providers.
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James L. Shafer, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA was the former owner of Audiologic Consultants, Inc until October of 2005. At that time AC Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Balance Center, Inc. was being developed to provide tinnitus and routine balance evaluations and related Tinnitus therapies. Dr. Shafer received his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University, Master of Science degree from Temple University and Doctor of Audiology degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences, a division of AT Still University of health sciences, the oldest Osteopathic University in the nation. Dr. Shafer has advanced training in all aspects of vestibular evaluation and Tinnitus rehabilitation and serves as the director of Audiology. |
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Cynthia L. Silverman, M.A., FAAA received her Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University and her Master of Arts degree from Temple University. She worked with Audiologic Consultants Inc. since 1990 and has served as the Director of the Tinnitus rehabilitation program since 2005 for AC Tinnitus, Hyperacusis and Balance Center in York and currently holds that position for AC Tinnitus as well. She formerly served as the director of Speech and Hearing Department of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. |
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Catherine Swenson, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA received her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Toledo, her Master of Science degree from the University of North Carolina and her Doctor of Audiology degree from Salus University (formerly PCO), George Osborne School of Audiology. Dr. Swenson has worked in a variety of medical settings as a diagnostic audiologist for routine evaluations and vestibular function testing. Dr. Swenson serves as a clinical audiologist for AC Tinnitus. |
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Kimberly E. Stremmel, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA received her Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University and her Doctor of Audiology degree from Towson University. Prior to joining AC Associates, Dr. Stremmel was a clinical Audiologist with Audiologic Consultants, Inc. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the evaluation for all ages and related auditory habituation utilizing the most advanced capabilities available for determination of candidacy for hearing aids. Dr. Stremmel has extensive knowledge of pediatric to adult hearing aid fittings. Dr. Stremmel serves as the clinical director of rehabilitation. |
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Carey C. DuRand, Au.D., FAAA received her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida, her Master’s degree from Gallaudet, and her Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University. |
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