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Dr. Ruth Reisman
Dr. Ruth Reisman, AuD, MBA, CCC-A is a licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser in New York, Florida, and Bermuda and holds certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association. Dr. Reisman is a full-time university lecturer for the City University of New York, and an adjunct professor at Touro University. She is also the Founder and Co-Owner of Urban Hearing providing Virtual Auditory Processing Services for patients throughout the age range. Dr. Reisman specializes in hearing rehabilitation through the use of technology and Aural Rehabilitation. She believes a hearing aid should address the patient's primary concerns about their hearing and auditory concerns and have the best tools to facilitate communication and improve quality of life.
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The audiologist’s guide to choosing a hearing aid
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
With so many brands and styles of hearing aids on the market, you could easily...
How to get free hearing aids — discounts, deals, and grants
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Most health insurance plans don’t cover hearing aids - While some...
Diplacusis: Understanding double hearing
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Diplacusis causes each of your ears to hear sound differently —...
CROS hearing aid guide: Are they right for you?
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways CROS hearing aids are built for unilateral hearing loss — This...
Black earwax: Causes & treatments
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Earwax is healthy — Healthy ears need earwax to maintain an...
The best hearing aids for tinnitus 2025, reviewed by audiologists
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
Tinnitus, characterized by a constant ringing or buzzing tone in one or both ears, is...
Why do I have itchy ears? 9 reasons why
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways There are many reasons for an ear itch — Allergies, infections,...
The best online hearing tests of 2025, according to audiologists
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
Despite being incredibly common, hearing loss often goes untreated. According to the Hearing Loss Association...
The 7 best invisible hearing aids of 2025, reviewed by audiologists
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
Hearing aids can improve the way patients interact with people and their surroundings. But...
Learn about deafness and hearing loss statistics from around the world
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Billions of people are affected by hearing loss — More than...
How weather affects ear pressure
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Ear pressure comes and goes — You may notice ear pressure...
The 4 Best Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids of 2025
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
Have you noticed that your hearing has gotten worse, you want a hearing aid, but...
Am I hard of hearing?
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways There are differences in the definitions of hard of hearing, deaf,...
Muffled hearing: what causes it and how to treat it
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Muffled hearing often isn’t serious — It’s relatively common to experience...
Replaceable vs rechargeable hearing aid batteries
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Rechargeable hearing aids are still relatively new — While rechargeable batteries...
Audiology terminology for patients and caregivers
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Learn terms about your ear’s anatomy — Understanding how the ear...
Hearing loss causes
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways There are several different causes of hearing loss — Genetics, illness,...
Do I need hearing aids?
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The essentials Hearing aids help people with hearing loss — They’re small medical devices that...
How hearing works
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways Sound is a vibration that travels through the air - It’s...
Types of hearing loss
by Dr. Ruth Reisman
The 3 key takeaways You can have multiple types of hearing loss — Depending on...