Hearing is a complex process of perceiving sound and attaching meaning to it. Fully developed at birth, the human ear responds to sounds that range in loudness from very faint to very loud. Even infants in utero respond to sound.The ability to hear is critically important for normal communication to occur. Audiology is the study of hearing, hearing disorders and habilitation / rehabilitation for persons with hearing loss. Audiologists are health care professionals who identify, assess and manage disorders of the auditory and balance systems. The primary functions of audiologists include:
Appointments The audiologists at St. John Hospital and Medical Center are equipped to provide a complete range of audiologic and vestibular testing and rehabilitative services, including hearing aid selection and dispensing. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Audiology department 313-343-3165. You can also contact audiologists at St. John Hospital via e-mail at audiology@stjohn.org
Location and Directions St. John Hospital and Medical Center Audiology Department Professional Building One, Suite 223 22151 Moross Road Detroit, MI 48236 Ph: 313-343-3165 From I-94, take Moross Road exit 224A, go east on Moross about 3/4 of a mile. St. John Hospital and Medical Center is on the left. Parking for Professional Building One is available in the North lot and East Parking deck (complimentary) or Valet Parking is available at the entrance to Professional Building One ($3).