Sight and hearing are two of your most crucial senses. Unfortunately, both of these senses begin to decline in many people at the same stage in life. These senses also function in concert with one another. St. Luke’s is world renowned for its eye care, and our team of highly skilled Doctors of Audiology and hearing aid specialists are here to offer you life-changing hearing.
Sometimes hearing loss can be a sensitive topic, but if paired with an eye appointment, it can be considered a comprehensive sensory checkup. Put our decades of expertise and experience to work for you or your loved one, and watch as their quality of life improves.
In elderly people, hearing loss can complicate conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. St. Luke’s offers the latest technology, including invisible hearing aids, hearing aids with rechargeable batteries, water-resistant hearing aids, and AI (artificial intelligence) hearing aids. If you’re not looking for the latest and greatest, but instead you’re seeking a more standard set of hearing aids, rest assured – we offer those as well – in most major brands.
Invisible hearing aids are designed to be discreet and less noticeable when worn. These hearing aids fit deep within the ear canal to make them virtually invisible to others.
Genesis AI hearing aids ergonomically fit the ear to deliver superior sound, comfort, and durability. Their discreet, contoured design ensures that they are nearly invisible to those around you, while their all-day rechargeability ensures that you can wear them all day and charge them at night for maximum use.
The Phonak Lyric is 100% invisible and provides you with the ability to hear 24/7. It remains out of sight while providing you with months of quality hearing performance at a time. With the Phonak Lyric, you won’t have to restrict yourself, enjoying full natural sound that’s out of sight and out of mind.
Audéo Life from Phonak offers the world’s first waterproof rechargeable hearing, allowing you to live life to the fullest. Audéo Life allows you to enjoy crisp natural sound at all times, whether you’re working out at the gym or hanging out at the beach. Audéo Life was specifically designed to support your daily routine while enhancing your hearing journey.
Genesis AI hearing aids ergonomically fit the ear to deliver superior sound, comfort, and durability. Their discreet, contoured design ensures that they are nearly invisible to those around you, while their all-day rechargeability ensures that you can wear them all day and charge them at night for maximum use.
The Phonak Lyric is 100% invisible and provides you with the ability to hear 24/7. It remains out of sight while providing you with months of quality hearing performance at a time. With the Phonak Lyric, you won’t have to restrict yourself, enjoying full natural sound that’s out of sight and out of mind.
Audéo Life from Phonak offers the world’s first waterproof rechargeable hearing, allowing you to live life to the fullest. Audéo Life allows you to enjoy crisp natural sound at all times, whether you’re working out at the gym or hanging out at the beach. Audéo Life was specifically designed to support your daily routine while enhancing your hearing journey.
Hearing aids range from $950 to $3400. Some medical insurance plans have a provision for hearing aids.
Prices are based on the degree of hearing loss, degree of speech understanding loss, dexterity, budget, and technology level. All of these things are discussed with your hearing care provider at St. Luke’s to make the best decisions for your lifestyle.
Since 1968, the Gills’ family has continued the legacy of an unsurpassed commitment to serving patients as if they were a member of their own family. Choosing St. Luke’s to care for your hearing signifies more than just selecting a top-tier multi-specialty clinic dedicated to fulfilling patient needs; it also signifies choosing a practice that has dedicated over five decades to molding our heritage of transformative vision, all while nurturing your auditory well-being.
St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute holds longstanding renown for our exceptional dedication to hearing care. Our audiologists and specialists are widely acknowledged for their expertise and unwavering commitment to improving your ability to hear.
We remain steadfast in our mission to ensure that our patients experience the richness of sound in the world around them.
St. Luke’s is a trusted leader in the field, offering unparalleled expertise and proven results with 55 years of experience. Our audiologists are experienced in treating hearing loss while navigating other delicate conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We have successfully assisted thousands of patients in discovering the optimal hearing solution tailored to their individual needs
St. Luke’s team is deeply embedded in the local community and is relied upon for delivering exceptional patient care. Our devoted group of extensively trained ophthalmologists and audiologists is resolute in delivering tailored treatment strategies that prioritize your visual acuity, hearing capabilities, and wellness.
“Dr. Posey was so amazing at getting me set up with hearing aids. I was nervous and she totally put me at ease with her amazing knowledge and friendly demeanor. I have been going to St. Lukes for years for my eyes and decided to finally give in and admit that I couldn’t hear very well. She is a highly competent doctor and I highly recommend her! She takes the time to answer every question and is very, very patient with people!”
Carol Clingerman is a board-certified Doctor of Audiology with experience in both clinical and private practice settings. She specializes in digital signal processing of hearing aid technology. In addition, she has vast experience in audiometric evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and verification.
Dr. Clingerman has been a practicing audiologist since 1989, working in the additional capacities of Center Manager and Private Practice Owner. “As an Audiologist, I am afforded the opportunity to positively impact the lives of my patients through careful testing, diagnosis, and affordable hearing aid technology. It is so rewarding for me when a patient tells me they feel they’ve gotten their life back after getting hearing aids. St. Luke’s is a good match for me because I share their philosophy of changing lives by serving others to the best of our abilities.” — Dr. Clingerman
Dr. Caroline Perez is a Florida licensed Audiologist and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), through which she holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A). Dr. Perez completed several internships and externships before graduating and gained an immense amount of knowledge in diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Since graduation, Dr. Perez has worked as a Doctor of Audiology at a large ENT practice. Dr. Perez is bilingual and values the opportunity to practice holistic quality care for patients and their loved ones at St Luke’s.
Dr. Megan Posey is a Florida licensed Audiologist, a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA), and a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. In addition, she is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), through which she holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A).
She values the opportunity to practice holistic quality care for patients and their loved ones at St. Luke’s.
Rhonda Kuhle is a licensed Hearing Aid Specialist in the state of Florida. Her expertise is specifically helping the hard of hearing with late-onset nerve deafness through amplification.
Rhonda provides a wide array of professional services, including complete hearing evaluations, confidential review of patient case history, otoscopic examinations, audiometric evaluations, and speech understanding evaluations. She provides a comprehensive review and explanation of the findings, hearing instrument recommendations and selection (if appropriate), counseling, and instruction to patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Carol Clingerman is a board-certified Doctor of Audiology with experience in both clinical and private practice settings. She specializes in digital signal processing of hearing aid technology. In addition, she has vast experience in audiometric evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and verification.
Dr. Clingerman has been a practicing audiologist since 1989, working in the additional capacities of Center Manager and Private Practice Owner. “As an Audiologist, I am afforded the opportunity to positively impact the lives of my patients through careful testing, diagnosis, and affordable hearing aid technology. It is so rewarding for me when a patient tells me they feel they’ve gotten their life back after getting hearing aids. St. Luke’s is a good match for me because I share their philosophy of changing lives by serving others to the best of our abilities.” — Dr. Clingerman
Dr. Caroline Perez is a Florida licensed Audiologist and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), through which she holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A). Dr. Perez completed several internships and externships before graduating and gained an immense amount of knowledge in diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Since graduation, Dr. Perez has worked as a Doctor of Audiology at a large ENT practice. Dr. Perez is bilingual and values the opportunity to practice holistic quality care for patients and their loved ones at St Luke’s.
Dr. Megan Posey is a Florida licensed Audiologist, a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA), and a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. In addition, she is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), through which she holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A).
She values the opportunity to practice holistic quality care for patients and their loved ones at St. Luke’s.
Rhonda Kuhle is a licensed Hearing Aid Specialist in the state of Florida. Her expertise is specifically helping the hard of hearing with late-onset nerve deafness through amplification.
Rhonda provides a wide array of professional services, including complete hearing evaluations, confidential review of patient case history, otoscopic examinations, audiometric evaluations, and speech understanding evaluations. She provides a comprehensive review and explanation of the findings, hearing instrument recommendations and selection (if appropriate), counseling, and instruction to patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
