Ram Nileshwar, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Dr. Nileshwar has been an audiologist in Lake Charles for more than 37 years. He has been with The Hearing Center since its inception in 1987. He received his bachelor’s degree in audiology and speech therapy from the University of Bombay, his master’s degree in audiology from Western Michigan University and his Doctor of Audiology…
Have You Heard? Here’s a Great Way to Add Years to Your Life!
It’s estimated that 20 percent of adults have hearing loss in Lake Charles. Impaired hearing presents many challenges to daily life, but hearing aids prove beneficial to nine out of ten people with hearing loss. Not only do they improve your ability to communicate, reduce stress and fatigue and enable you to enjoy a happier,…
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Hearing aids are generally not covered by health insurance companies, although some carriers/plans do provide coverage. For eligible children and young adults ages 21 and under, Medicaid will pay for the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, including hearing aids, under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) service. Also, children may be…
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Hearing Aid Financing
Healthy hearing is important to your physical and mental wellbeing, but the best hearing loss treatment options don’t always fit seamlessly into your budget. At The Hearing Center of Lake Charles, we don’t want the upfront cost of hearing aids to deter you from getting the best treatment technologies for your needs. This is why…
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Vestibular & Balance Testing
Vestibular testing involves a series of tests that are administered when you are experiencing dizziness. They are used to determine whether symptoms of dizziness are being caused by the balance system of the inner ear. Diagnostic Tests for the Vestibular System The vestibular system is complex and responsible for many of the body’s functions. In…
Dizziness & Balance
Dizziness, a blanket term used to describe any feeling of unsteadiness, is one of the leading health complaints in the United States, affecting an estimated nine million people annually. For those over the age of 70 it’s the top reason for a visit to the doctor’s office. What Are the Causes of Dizziness? Dizziness…