Welcome to Holland Doctors of Audiology
Founded in 2011, with the goal of offering specialized Audiology services, we are dedicated to providing cutting edge technology, expert advice, and clinically proven treatment options. As Board Certified Doctors of Audiology, Dr. Stelios Dokianakis and Dr. Laurie Bennett, are dedicated to your complete hearing health and will be there for your entire journey to better hearing. Our services include advanced hearing tests, digital hearing aids, tinnitus treatments, assistive listening devices, hearing protection, specialized hearing needs for musicians, and more. We invite you to contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Digital Hearing Aids in Holland, MI
We can help you find the right hearing aid for your unique hearing loss and lifestyle. Hearing aids are now very discreet and offer advanced features to provide clear speech and a natural listening experience, even in noisy environments. We are independent and utilize all hearing manufacturers, to best fit your hearing loss and specific needs.
Hearing Tests & Hearing Loss Information
If you are experiencing signs of a hearing loss, you are certainly not alone. More than 48 million American adults experience some degree of hearing impairment and wait on average 7 years before seeking treatment. With over 50 years of combined experience, our Doctors use the latest in audiological testing equipment to properly diagnose and treat your hearing difficulties.
Tinnitus Therapy & Management
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can range from frustrating to debilitating. For those who experience it, the constant noise can interfere with enjoyment of many situations, causing anxiety and even depression. If you, or a loved one, are experiencing tinnitus, we are here to help with over 50 years of combined clinical experience, advanced tinnitus diagnostics, and access to all clinically proven tinnitus treatment options. From custom sound therapy signals to tinnitus management devices and retraining therapy, we offer relief for the ringing, buzzing or hissing in your ears.
Custom Products for Musicians
We understand that musicians have unique needs when it comes to hearing protection. While live music is wonderful, it can have some negative consequences for the hearing of musicians. We can provide everything from custom ear protection, ear molds, deep impressions, to professional in-ear-monitors. Protect your hearing, play better and enjoy music for many years to come.
Dr. Stelios Dokianakis, Au.D.
Dr. Stelios Dokianakis is a Licensed and Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with over 25 years of clinical and research experience. His professional interests are in the areas of tinnitus, high-frequency hearing loss, and musicianโs hearing needs. Dr. Dokianakis has been awarded the โAmerican Academy of Audiology Scholarโ distinction. He leads the Holland Area American Tinnitus Association Support Group and is a Committee member of the Michigan Audiology Coalition. Dr. Dokianakis founded the practice in 2011.
Dr. Laurie Bennett, Au.D.
Dr. Laurie Bennett, is an Audiologist with over 25 years of experience in Hospital, ENT, Hearing Aid Manufacturing, University, and Non-Profit settings. She completed her undergraduate work at Iowa State University and earned a Masters in Audiology from Purdue University. After gaining many years of clinical experience, Dr. Bennett earned a Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida.
Her reputation of being highly knowledgeable, skilled, and patient-focused is well earned. Many of her family members suffer from hearing problems and she has personally witnessed the communication, social and emotional consequences that hearing loss can cause.
Holland Doctors of Audiology
(616) 392-2222
399 E 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423
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Holland Doctors of Audiology is at Michigan State Capitol.
Governor Whitmer announced on Friday the appointment of Dr. Dokianakis to the Michigan Board of Audiology, for a four-year term that runs through June 30, 2023. The Michigan Board of Audiology consists of 9 voting members: 5 audiologists, 2 physici...
๐บ๐ธKeep your ears safe this 4th of July! ๐บ๐ธ
If fireworks are too loud at your location and moving away to a quieter location is not an option, here are a few suggestions.
ADULTS: pack some earplugs or earmuffs. In a pinch, rolled up kleenex "earplugs" or fingers in ears work great ๐
CHILDREN under 3 SHOULD NOT use earplugs! Instead, use small earmuffs or softband muffs for young infants. Hands over ears are always effective too! If infants or children are with you, remember that they are more sensitive to loud sounds. Best practice is to move back more if you have children with you.
Please be considerate in setting off fireworks if you have COMBAT VETERANS who live nearby. Fireworks can be a strong PTSD trigger and can also make tinnitus worse. Please ask and be respectful.
Don't forget ๐ถ๐ฑ: Loud sounds and light flashes can scare our furry companions. Keep them inside with windows closed (AC on if it's hot) and play music or have TV on to lessen the effect of the fireworks. Stay with them if you can, or leave them with a treat or toy. Avoid taking them to gatherings if you know they are sensitive to loud sounds. If you are taking an anxious dog to a party, make sure they have tags/microchip and stay close-by to calm/control them. Remember meds if your Vet has prescribed them. While dog earmuffs do exist, we find that they are not well tolerated/don't fit well, so we can't recommend them.
Have a fun and safe 4th of July! ๐บ๐ธ
โ ๏ธOur office is closed today for the Holiday and will open again tomorrow, Friday 7/5 at 8:30am.
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Cochlea, the end-organ of hearing in the inner ear, is a word that comes from the Greek word for snail ("ฮฮฟฯฮปฮฏฮฑฯ", kลhlias) due to its snail like shape.
See the 'snail' inspiration in the logo of, top Cochlear Implant manufacturer, Cochlear Americas ?
Trivia: "Archimedes' Cochlea" doesn't refer to the ancient Greek mathematician/inventor's inner ear ๐ It's his 3rd Century BC screw-shaped invention that provides mechanical pumping of water to higher elevations, using a helical shape rotating on a shaft inside a hollow pipe.
Excessive noise will do damage to tiny hair cells in the cochlea, causing a nerve-type hearing loss called 'sensori-neural.' Our Doctors can help you best protect your cochleas! Contact us for more information.
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We are excited to Sponsor this electrifying production of In The Heights, now at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts! From the creator of Hamilton, it's filled with fun Latin music and amazing dancing. It's the story of a vibrant community in a NYC neighborhood โ a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. You will <3 what you see and hear!
๐๐To hear speech more clearly, remember that a Hearing Loop is available; contact us if we can be of assistance.
Don't wait to get your tickets, like in years past, performances sell out fast. Enjoy the show!
The Chicago Tribune calls In The Heights, โthe West Side Story for a new generation!โ Winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations, In the Heights tells a captivating story of a neighborhood on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions to take with you, and which ones to leave behind.
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Wendy HamlinGreat show! I highly recommend it. The cast does a phenomenal job.
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Dave TibbeHappy Birthday, Wendell !
3 weeks agoBianne MartonosiLooks like a good musical in which I love.
3 weeks agoBeth RobinsonFantastic show!
3 weeks agoMary Kay HelwigGoing on the 4th...looking forward to it!
3 weeks agoJames RenderIt was great!!!!!!!!
3 weeks agoPaul CrawfordWe lived it! Thanks for sponsoring the arts in our area. ๐
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Today, we celebrate all the wonderful fathers who have loved us, provided for us, and supported us. This is Dr. Natalie as a toddler with her father, George. One of her favorite childhood memories is fishing with her dad each summer at Big Whitefish Lake in Pierson Township.
What's your favorite "Dad" memory?
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This Father's Day remember to consider hearing difficulties. Raise your voice gently without yelling, be patient, face him, enunciate & speak more slowly, rephrase instead of repeating, turn down TV/music to help him hear you more easily. We love helping you hear your favorite voices; hearing loss doesn't have to separate us from loved ones. ~ Happy Father's Day!
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Christina Motian Ogg SutterMy favorite memory is when my dad had me in his recliner next to him. I was his spoiled little girl.
4 weeks ago · 1Dave WolbertHappy Father's Day !
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Holland Doctors of Audiology is at Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.
Congratulations to Jennifer Franz, our latest scholarship recipient! Jennifer will be starting college to pursue a degree in Nursing. "Until I was seven years old, I lived in an orphanage where I helped take care of special needs kids. I remember caring for a girl who was older than me but deaf and mute, and also a boy who was blind. Helping others has always been second nature to me." A high school internship at Holland Hospital made it clear that nursing was Jennifer's calling.
Jennifer had to overcome many obstacles to get to this point. Born in China, she came to the US as a young child and had to learn to speak English. Born without hearing in one ear [due to a condition called atresia, the absence of an ear canal] she was faced with several learning challenges that she did not allow to define her. Working harder than most students, she recently graduated Holland Christian Schools and will be pursuing a career in Nursing.๐๐๐
"It was so exciting and heartwarming to see the community joining together to support area college students pursuing their educational dreams," said Dr. Crossland. "Jennifer's story is amazing and inspirational. We wish her the best!"
Do you know a local student pursuing higher education in Hearing Sciences/Audiology, or with a hearing problem? Maybe they will be the next Holland Doctors of Audiology Scholarship recipient!
Photo: Jennifer with Dr. Natalie Crossland and Ellie
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Paulette RamseyCongratulations
1 month ago · 1Jessica Rooks WestraWonderful young lady! Congrats Sue Franz!
4 weeks ago · 1Renee TimmerYou will be a great asset to any hospital and community
1 month ago · 1Holland HospitalCongratulations, Jennifer. What a wonderful story. We wish you great success in your nursing studies and beyond.
1 month ago · 2Haans MulderJenny's an incredible student and person! Our oldest daughter loved getting to know her on the cross country and track teams.
1 month ago · 4Cadie GeorgeCongratulations Jennifer!!! So excited for you!
4 weeks ago · 1Suzanne DeKorte WaltersWell done Jenny!
1 month ago · 1Kristen PorterGo Jenny! So proud of you! โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐
1 month ago · 1Gabriela Sophia SabinAmazing!๐
1 month ago · 1Heather BaumanWhat an amazing story, congratulations Jennifer!
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Yenory RamirezMuchas Felicidades, Congratulations โค๐
6 hours ago · 1Karen Heinzman DrongowskiWow...congratulations.
22 hours ago · 1Terry Klomparens NyboerWow! Well deserved! Congratulations!
18 hours ago · 1Jane McDougallthats awesome!
19 hours ago · 1Lois ConroyCongratulations Stelios
19 hours ago · 1Tara LeeOh my gosh YES!! An emphatic and resounding YES!!!!๐๐
19 hours ago · 1Tom MccarthyCongratulations Stelios!
18 hours ago · 1Susan MermelsteinMazel tov!
14 hours ago · 1Jim DankovicAwesome! Couldn't possibly have made a better choice!
20 hours ago · 1Katherine McGinty BryersVery exciting news! Congratulations!
20 hours ago · 1Dave WolbertCongratulations Dr. D !
20 hours ago · 1Carolynn Travis RummageYes!
15 hours ago · 1Emily BrunoCongratulations- such exciting news and very well-deserved!
22 hours ago · 1Jessica LanducciCongrats Stelios!
16 hours ago · 1Holland Concert Jazz OrchestraCongratulations!
20 hours ago · 1Paul HanrahanCouldn't have picked a better candidate for the job!
21 hours ago · 1Lisa McDonald FoyWow! Thatโs awesome and well deserved!
23 hours ago · 1BJ MetasWow! Congratulations!
21 hours ago · 1Jeff CostelloCongrats, Dr. D!
19 hours ago · 1Kathy DowdCongrats ๐
19 hours ago · 1Brad CrosslandCongratulations! A well-deserved appointment, and a beneficial one for Michigan!
20 hours ago · 1Karen HockettAwesome!! Glad to hear the great news. Congrats Dr D!
21 hours ago · 1Patrick CollinsExcellent selection!
23 hours ago · 1Ryan LiuCongratulations!!
23 hours ago · 1Beckie Potrykus KaczmarskiThis is great news!
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