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Estes Audiology – Austin

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1206 W. 38th Street, Suite 3101
Austin , TX 78705

Phone: 512-900-8888
Fax: 512-367-5773

Monday: 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Services offered:

In Person
Curbside
Virtual

Getting here: From North of 38th Street on I-35, head south on 1-35 taking the lower deck at the split. Take exit 236B toward 38 1/2 Street......

Getting here:

From North of 38th Street on I-35:
Head South on I-35
Take lower deck at split
Take exit 236B toward 38 1/2 Street
Get over to the far right lane after the exit
Turn right onto E 38th 1/2 Street
Immediately after crossing Medical Parkway, you will see 26 Doors Complex
We are in the shopping center directly behind Frost bank

From South of 38th Street on I-35:
Head North on I-35
Take exit 236 toward Dean Keeton/32nd-38 1/2 Streets
Take Red River St to E 38th Street
Turn left onto N Interstate 35 Frontage Road
Turn right onto the ramp to Dean Keeton
Keep right at the fork and merge onto E Dean Keeton Street
Turn right onto Red River Street
Turn left onto E 38th Street
Immediately after crossing Medical Parkway, you will see 26 Doors Complex
We are in the shopping center directly behind Frost bank

From South of 38th Street on Mopac or Loop 1:
Head North on Mopac
Take exit for 35th Street
Turn right at 35th Street, it will turn into 38th Street
After Shoal Creek, you will see 26 Doors Complex on the left
We are in the shopping center directly behind Frost bank

From North of 38th Street on Mopac or Loop 1:
Head South on Mopac
Take exit for 35th Street
Take turnaround for 35th Street East
35th Street will turn into 38th Street
After Shoal Creek, you will see 26 Doors Shopping Center on the left
We are in the shopping center directly behind Frost bank

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What we offer

Comprehensive & holistic care

Unlike other clinics that are limited to offering hearing aids from one brand, we offer solutions and technology from a wide range of top-tier brands, enabling our providers to find the perfect device and fit for each patient.

Treating hearing loss starts here

When you visit in person for a risk-free evaluation, you’ll receive an in-ear examination as well as a comprehensive hearing test, including Otoscopy, Tympanometry, Tone Test, Bone Conduction and Speech Discrimination. Can’t make it to the office? Meet with us curbside or virtually!

Hearing aids & treatment

Our clinicians are extremely knowledgeable on the latest technology and will work with you to find the best solution to fit your lifestyle. We offer a wide range of hearing aid brands, with styles, and technology to fit your needs and budget.

Tinnitus testing & treatment

While there is no cure for tinnitus, it can improve greatly with treatment. A full examination including diagnostic testing often pinpoints the underlying cause of the tinnitus, and various treatments are available to help with the symptoms.

Hearing protection

We specialize in hearing protection for recreation and high-noise jobs, with different levels of attenuation and protection available. From custom in-ear monitors to filtered ear plugs, we have multiple options for protection.

Insurance counseling

Navigating your insurance benefits is no easy task. That’s why we have insurance specialists on-staff who are happy to verify your benefits and take the time to explain them. Relax in the knowledge that we work with most major insurance brands — and let us handle the hard stuff.

Lyric Benefits

Lyric can be used during your daily activities, such as exercising, showering, talking on the phone, and sleeping. There are no batteries to change, no maintenance is needed, and no daily insertion or removal is required.

Additional clinic details

Custom Hearing Protection

At Estes Audiology, we specialize in providing custom hearing protection for hunters, musicians, and anyone whose hobby, lifestyle, or work exposes them to loud noises. We also specialize in state of the art hearing technology for those that suffer from noise-induced hearing loss.

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Caring for Musician and Music-lovers' Hearing

Estes Audiology is very in tune with musician and music lover's needs. Whether it be in-ear monitors, musician's filtered plugs or just monitoring your hearing from rocking out too much, Estes Audiology is ready to help.

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Insurance Counseling

Many newer insurance plans have a benefit that covers at least a portion of the cost of hearing aids but understanding what your current medical plan covers can be confusing. That's why we have insurance specialists on-staff who are happy to verify your benefits and take the time to explain them to you.

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Meet the team

At Estes Audiology, we love our team, and we hope you do, too. We pride ourselves on hiring great hearing professionals who love helping patients improve the way they hear the world.

Gay Wucher

Gay Wucher, M.A. has over 30 years experience in the field of audiology and is a native Austinite. She received her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She has supervised many audiology students over the years as adjunct faculty with The University of Texas at Austin and Lamar University. Designing hearing solutions […]

Cristen Culp

Cristen Culp, AuD has been providing hearing healthcare for over 25 years in the Dallas, Houston, and Austin areas working with hard-of-hearing and Deaf patients. In more recent years, she has worked with providers as an Audiology staff director, and now as our Clinical Operations Manager. Dr. Culp is a member of the Austin Audiological Society and a Fellow of the American […]

Frequently asked questions

How do I properly insert my hearing protection devices?

Some hearing protection devices are marked red (right) and blue (left). If they are not marked, they are not side specific.

For custom products: Slide the thinner side into your ear canal and twist the plug until it fits comfortably in the ear. Pull up from the top of the ear, to straighten the ear canal, as you push the ear mold into the ear.

For non-custom products: Slide the thinner side into your ear canal and pull up from the top of the ear, to straighten the ear canal, as you push the ear plug into the ear. If you are using a foam plug, tightly squeeze and roll it before putting in the ear canal.

How is custom hearing protection different from non-custom hearing protection?

Custom hearing protection is modeled after an impression taken of the ear. This will provide the best and most comfortable fit in the ear, which will eliminate ear pain or soreness that can occur with non-custom products. Custom hearing protection also provides a tight seal in the ear that prevents the unwanted high-level noise to leak into the ear.

When should I use hearing protection?

Hearing protection should be used any time you are participating in a high-noise recreational activity or job. Some of these include: hunting, music industry, motor sports, construction, etc. Noise-induced hearing loss can occur from exposure to noise over time, as well as exposure to one intensely loud, brief event. The louder the sound, the less time it takes to cause damage. If you experience ringing in your ears or temporary hearing loss in your ears after a high noise event, the environment was too loud and could cause damage.

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Estes Audiology – Austin

What we offer

Comprehensive & holistic care

Treating hearing loss starts here

Hearing aids & treatment

Tinnitus testing & treatment

Hearing protection

Insurance counseling

Lyric Benefits

Additional clinic details

Custom Hearing Protection

Caring for Musician and Music-lovers' Hearing

Insurance Counseling

Patient Reviews

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Meet the team

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Frequently asked questions

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