Audiologist in Bloomfield Hills, MI — Hinderliter Hearing Services

Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, Michigan serves Bloomfield Hills patients from our office at 725 S Adams Rd, Suite 240. The drive from Bloomfield Hills to our Birmingham office takes about 10 minutes south on Woodward Avenue or Telegraph Road. Dr. Kristin Hinderliter, Au.D., FAAA, has cared for Bloomfield Hills residents since 2003.

Coming from Cranbrook?

If you are looking for a hearing test near Cranbrook, we are a short drive south in Birmingham. You can schedule a hearing test appointment and review directions and parking before you arrive.

Serving Bloomfield Hills from our Birmingham office

Hinderliter Hearing Services is 4 miles north from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The drive takes about 10 minutes. Our patients come from Cranbrook, Wabeek, Lone Pine, Endicott, and Long Lake, and from neighborhoods near Cranbrook Educational Community, Bloomfield Hills Country Club, and Kingswood School. 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 Bloomfield Hills, MI patients

Hinderliter Hearing Services offers diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus evaluations, custom earplugs, and hearing aid repairs to Bloomfield Hills 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.

How should Bloomfield Hills patients choose a hearing test?

Short answer: If you notice hearing changes, start with a diagnostic hearing evaluation rather than relying on an online screening alone. At Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, the visit includes questions about your hearing and health history, an ear inspection, hearing measurements, and a clear explanation of the results and next steps.

A hearing screening can help identify people who may need more assessment, but ASHA explains that screening does not replace a diagnostic hearing evaluation by a licensed and certified audiologist. Bloomfield Hills patients can review the hearing-test steps, then request a diagnostic evaluation or contact the Birmingham office with questions.

Which hearing care service should I schedule first?

Start with a diagnostic evaluation if you have not had your hearing checked, are unsure what is causing a change, or want a baseline. A hearing-aid consultation can follow an evaluation when devices may help. If ringing or other tinnitus symptoms are your main concern, ask about a tinnitus evaluation. The right next step depends on your symptoms and hearing history, not just the city where you live.

Patient education reference: ASHA Adult Hearing Screening.

Frequently asked questions from Bloomfield Hills patients

What happens during a hearing test near Bloomfield Hills?

A diagnostic hearing evaluation includes questions about your hearing and health history, an ear inspection, hearing measurements, and a clear explanation of the results and next steps.

Should I start with a hearing screening or diagnostic evaluation?

Start with a diagnostic hearing evaluation if you notice hearing changes or need a complete assessment. A screening can identify people who may need more testing, but it does not replace a diagnostic evaluation by a licensed and certified audiologist.

Where do Bloomfield Hills residents go for hearing aids?

Bloomfield Hills patients go to Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, MI for hearing aids. The office is 4 miles south of Bloomfield Hills, about 10 minutes by car. Dr. Kristin Hinderliter, Au.D., FAAA, fits Oticon, Phonak, Widex, ReSound, and other major brands.

Is there a doctor of audiology near Bloomfield Hills, MI?

Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, MI is the closest doctor-owned audiology practice to Bloomfield Hills. Dr. Kristin Hinderliter holds an Au.D. from Salus University and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

How long is the drive from Bloomfield Hills to Hinderliter Hearing?

The drive from Bloomfield Hills, MI to Hinderliter Hearing Services at 725 S Adams Rd, Suite 240 in Birmingham takes about 10 minutes. Take Woodward Avenue south or Telegraph Road south to Maple Road.

Does Hinderliter Hearing test tinnitus for Bloomfield Hills patients?

Yes. Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, MI tests and treats tinnitus for Bloomfield Hills patients. Call (248) 430-4416 to schedule a tinnitus evaluation with Dr. Kristin Hinderliter.

Can I get hearing aid repairs near Bloomfield Hills?

Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham, MI repairs hearing aids for Bloomfield Hills patients. The office is 4 miles south of Bloomfield Hills and accepts walk-in repairs during business hours when possible. Call (248) 430-4416 first to confirm availability.

How often should adults get a hearing test?

Adults should be screened at least every 10 years through age 50 and every 3 years after age 50. People with significant noise exposure, ototoxic medication, or other hearing-risk factors may need more frequent checks. If you notice hearing changes, schedule a diagnostic hearing evaluation rather than waiting for routine screening. Bloomfield Hills patients can request a diagnostic hearing evaluation at Hinderliter Hearing Services in Birmingham.

Ready to schedule from Bloomfield Hills?

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

Read our tinnitus treatment options for Bloomfield Hills patients for a plain-English overview of evaluation and management.

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 Bloomfield Hills

If you are exploring hearing aids in Bloomfield Hills, 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.

Our Metro Detroit hearing aids guide explains what Bloomfield Hills patients can ask about testing, fitting, and follow-up.

How often should adults get a hearing test in Bloomfield Hills?

Short answer: Adults should be screened at least every 10 years through age 50 and every 3 years after age 50. People with significant noise exposure, ototoxic medication, or other hearing-risk factors may need more frequent checks.

If you notice hearing changes, schedule a diagnostic hearing evaluation rather than waiting for routine screening. ASHA's audiology practice patterns provide the screening-interval context; a diagnostic evaluation is the appropriate next step when symptoms or communication concerns are present.

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).