I am happy to give you feedback on my experience with Dr. Paparella, Goutham Telukantla and the testing personnel.

Having been a very healthy, active person in my almost 70 years, I thought a hearing device would be a real stigma. Boy was I wrong! I use mine every day, all day - only take it out at bedtime. I can't believe how easy it is to use. It has quieted the noisy, disruptive sound from the tinnitus in my left ear (which was driving me crazy!). The tinnitus is still there, but much quieter and far less disruptive.

My hearing has improved quite a bit with the device in my left ear. I know it won't be too long before I will need one in my right ear too (maybe).

On The Hearing Institute staff:

The young lady doing the testing made me feel totally at ease. I am sure it was quite difficult as I was quite nervous at first.

I appreciate the expertise and demeanor of Dr. Paparella. He is kind, gentle and caring. He never pressured me into getting a hearing device, but calmly told me it would help me a great deal - which it has.

Also, dealing with Goutham was a real treat. I felt like an idiot when first trying to get my hearing device in. He assured me I was doing fine and he was right - nothing to it. He was also right when advising me the fullness in my head (which was also driving me crazy) would go away in a couple of weeks. I now have no fullness to mention.

Also, I don't know if the dizziness I experienced before was from the "sudden deafness" or not. Since the hearing device, I have not experienced the severe dizziness I had before.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Joyce, Eden Prairie

P.S.
Your receptionists are also very cordial and friendly. An asset to any office. Hope I have not bored you with this long note - but I am very pleased.