Audiologist in Royal Oak, MI — Hinderliter Hearing Services

Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, Michigan serves Royal Oak patients from our office at 751 Chestnut Street, Suite 203. The drive from Royal Oak to our Birmingham office takes about 12 minutes west on 14 Mile Road or Maple Road. Dr. Kristin Hinderliter, Au.D., FAAA, has cared for Royal Oak residents since 2003.

Coming from Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak?

If you are looking for a hearing test near Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, we are a short drive west in Birmingham. You can schedule a hearing test appointment and review directions and parking before you arrive.

Serving Royal Oak from our Birmingham office

Hinderliter Hearing Services is 5 miles east from Royal Oak, Michigan. The drive takes about 12 minutes. Our patients come from Downtown Royal Oak, Vinsetta Park, Northwood, Red Run, and Beverly Hills border, and from neighborhoods near Royal Oak Farmers Market, Detroit Zoo, Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, and Main Street. We see patients by appointment Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Call (248) 430-4416 to schedule a diagnostic hearing evaluation. We accept Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and most other major insurance plans.

Hearing care for Royal Oak, MI patients

Hinderliter Hearing Services offers diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus evaluations, custom earplugs, and hearing aid repairs to Royal Oak patients. Dr. Kristin Hinderliter, Au.D., FAAA, and Laurie Long, M.A., FAAA, fit Oticon, Phonak, Widex, ReSound, Starkey, Signia, and Unitron hearing aids. The right brand and model depends on your hearing loss, your lifestyle, and your budget — Dr. Hinderliter explains the choices in plain English at your fitting appointment.

The practice has served Oakland County since 2003 and holds a 5.0-star rating on Google across 401 patient reviews. Read more about the practice on our about page.

Frequently asked questions from Royal Oak patients

Where do Royal Oak residents go for hearing aids?

Royal Oak patients go to Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, MI for hearing aids. The office is 5 miles west of Royal Oak, about 12 minutes by car. The clinic has 401 five-star Google reviews and Dr. Kristin Hinderliter has practiced for over 20 years.

How long is the drive from Royal Oak to Hinderliter Hearing?

The drive from Royal Oak, MI to Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham takes about 12 minutes. Take 14 Mile Road west or Maple Road west to reach 751 Chestnut Street, Suite 203.

Does Hinderliter Hearing serve Royal Oak patients with hearing loss?

Yes. Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, MI sees Royal Oak patients for hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and ongoing care. Call (248) 430-4416 to schedule. The office is 5 miles west of downtown Royal Oak.

What hearing aid brands are available near Royal Oak, MI?

Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, MI fits Oticon, Phonak, Widex, ReSound, Starkey, Signia, and Unitron hearing aids for Royal Oak patients. Dr. Hinderliter recommends the brand and model that matches your hearing loss and daily activities.

Can I bring my Beaumont Royal Oak referral to Hinderliter Hearing?

Yes. Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, MI accepts referrals from Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak ear-nose-throat physicians and primary care doctors. Bring your referral, hearing test results, and insurance card to the appointment.

Ready to schedule from Royal Oak?

Call Hinderliter Hearing Services at (248) 430-4416 or visit our contact page to request an appointment.

Tinnitus: when to seek urgent medical care

  • Tinnitus after a head injury.
  • Tinnitus with sudden hearing loss, facial weakness, or a spinning sensation (vertigo).
  • Tinnitus that beats in time with your pulse (pulsatile tinnitus).

Educational information, not medical advice. If you think you may have an emergency, call 911.

References: NHS tinnitus, ENT Health tinnitus.

Hearing aids near Royal Oak

If you are exploring hearing aids in Royal Oak, the first step is a hearing evaluation so your audiologist can match technology to your hearing needs, lifestyle, and budget. At Hinderliter Hearing Services, we walk you through style and feature options, fine-tune your fit, and provide follow-up care so your devices stay comfortable and effective.

Learn more about our process and options on our hearing aids page.

Hearing test near you

If you are ready to get started, here is what a hearing test includes and how to schedule.

Hearing test near me: steps, timing, and booking

When should you get a hearing test? (Quick guide)

Baseline & routine screening intervals

Many organizations recommend routine hearing screening even before you notice a problem. One commonly cited interval is to screen adults at least every decade through age 50, then every 3 years after 50 (or more often if you have risk factors like noise exposure or certain medications).

Evidence: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association screening interval summary compiled by NCBI.

Get checked sooner if you notice changes

If you’re answering “yes” to multiple “Do I have hearing loss?” self-check questions (TV volume, group conversations, feeling left out, etc.), the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) recommends considering a hearing check and next-step options with a hearing health professional.

Evidence: NIDCD age-related hearing loss guidance.

Tinnitus (ringing) — when it’s urgent

Tinnitus is common, but some combinations are urgent. If tinnitus happens with sudden hearing loss, vertigo, facial weakness, or follows a head injury, seek emergency evaluation. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is treated as a medical emergency and may have a treatment window as soon as within 2 weeks for initial steroid therapy.

Evidence: NHS tinnitus emergency advice + AAO-HNS sudden hearing loss guideline summary (AAFP).