Audiology services for VIP Hearing are provided by Ascent Audiology & Hearing with 6 locations in the Washington, DC Metro Area.



Our Practice

At Ascent Audiology & Hearing our education, personal care and years of experience help define us as a premier audiology practice. Our Audiologists hold doctorate or master’s degrees, and we use a patient-centered approach in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of our patients’ hearing.


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Our Services

  • Testing & Diagnosis – We use advanced diagnostic equipment to test and diagnose conditions related to hearing.
  • Hearing Aid Fitting – We have decades of experience fitting thousands of patients with customized hearing solutions based on their individual needs.
  • Tinnitus Treatment – We use sound therapy, hearing aids and counseling to treat symptoms and reduce discomfort.
  • Rehabilitation & Counseling – We help those with hearing loss retrain their brain to recognize lost sounds and frequencies. Counseling helps those deal with emotional difficulties stemming from hearing loss.

  • Hearing Protection & In-Ear Monitors – We provide custom fitted noise-baffling earmolds to protect against excessive noise in the workplace or hobbies (such as music, motorcycles, hunting, NASCAR, etc) which let the wearer hear normally while blocking sounds above a certain threshold. We also provide custom “sleep plugs” and in-ear monitors for musicians, newscasters and security personnel.
  • Repairs & Servicing – We repair and service all types and brands of hearing aids and devices in our offices, or through the manufacturer for more complex issues.

Patient Satisfaction

We are proud of our personalized patient care, where we work with each patient until they are completely satisfied with their hearing. Our efforts are recognized by over 500 five-star patient reviews on reputable websites such as Angie’s List, Customer Lobby, ZocDoc, Wellness.com, HealthGrades and many more. Please visit our website at HearingAidDoctors.com to view our patient testimonials.

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Ascent Audiology VIP Hearing Patient Satisfaction 5-star rating

Locations

We provide exceptional service at 6 locations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, with easy access to The Beltway in McLean, Arlington, Leesburg, Lansdowne and Sterling, VA and Rockville, MD.

  • McLean, VA
    1320 Old Chain Bridge Road,
    Suite 185
    McLean, VA 22101
    (703) 942-8110

  • Lansdowne, VA
    19415 Deerfield Avenue,
    Suite 301-B
    Lansdowne, VA 20176
    (703) 723-9672

  • Rockville, MD
    133 Rollins Avenue,
    Suite 2
    Rockville, MD 20852
    (301) 468-7670

  • Arlington, VA
    1715 N. George Mason Dr.,
    Suite #203
    Arlington, VA 22205
    (703) 595-2176

  • Sterling, VA
    46400 Benedict Dr.,
    Suite #0007
    Sterling, VA 20164
    (703) 595-4476

  • Leesburg, VA
    Lansdowne Woods Clubhouse
    19375 Magnolia Grove Sq.
    Leesburg, VA 20176
    (703) 992-8814

Our Team


Dr. Ana Anzola
Dr. Ana Anzola, CCC-A, FAAA, ABA

Dr. Anzola has been practicing audiology for more than 20 years, and is the Principal of Ascent Audiology & Hearing in Washington, DC Metro. What sets Dr. Anzola apart is the personal attention she gives to each patient to find the absolute best solution, and ensure the technology is working at optimal capacity. She truly believes that her job isn’t finished until the patient is completely satisfied with their results. Dr. Anzola insists that such high quality standards are met by each audiologist and staff member in her practice.

Dr. Anzola is certified by the American Board of Audiology (ABA), the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA).


Dr. Julie Boiano, CCC-A
Dr. Julie Boiano, CCC-A

Dr. Julie Boiano enjoys working with patients across all age groups, including pediatrics and adults. As a hearing health care specialist, she makes an active effort to understand each person’s listening needs and works with each patient to develop a tailored solution. Dr. Boiano believes that knowledge is the key to success, and strives to educate and counsel her patients about hearing loss, amplification options, and overall realistic goals/expectations. Her favorite part of being an audiologist is developing ongoing professional relationships with patients and seeing the quality of life changes that result from successful hearing aid fittings.

Dr. Boiano earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University, and her Doctorate of Audiology from Towson University. She is a Virginia state licensed audiologist and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).


Dr. Linda Himler, CCC-A, FAAA, ABA
Dr. Linda Himler, CCC-A, FAAA, ABA

Dr. Linda Himler has practiced audiology and hearing aid dispensing since 1986. She has a broad background of experience and truly enjoys working with all age groups. Bringing people back into the conversations that are important in their lives, and in connection with friends and family is what gives her joy and meaning in her career. She enjoys working in her home community in Loudoun County and looks forward to improving the quality of life of her patients and their families through better hearing.

Dr. Himler is certified by the American Board of Audiology (ABA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is Board Certified as a Fellow in Audiology through the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA). A graduate of Boston University in 1984, she received her Master’s degree in Audiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986, ultimately receiving her Doctor of Audiology from Salus University in Philadelphia in 2009. Dr. Himler has had the fortune to work in a variety of work environments including hospital audiology, private practice, a non-profit allied health center and in ENT audiology for 20 years.


Dr. Wendy Thorne, CCC-A, FAAA
Dr. Wendy Thorne, CCC-A, FAAA

Dr. Thorne first became interested in audiology at a young age when her aunt suffered a sudden hearing loss overnight. After listening to her aunt talk about the experience and how her audiologist gave her back the gift of communication and hearing, Dr. Thorne knew it was what she wanted to do for others. She loves working with individuals of all ages from pediatrics to adults, and enjoys meeting new patients and working with them through the process of hearing treatment toward a life of best hearing. Dr. Thorne will do whatever she can to make each one of her patients happy with their hearing health care.

Dr. Thorne is a Virginia state licensed audiologist and is certified by the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Augustana College (Rock Island, IL) and her doctorate degree from West Virginia University. While at West Virginia University, Dr. Thorne wrote her thesis examining the effects of Multiple Sclerosis on hearing health.


Hearing Facts

Prevalence

  • 48 million Americans have a hearing loss
  • Approximately 1/3 of Americans aged 65 to 74 have hearing loss
  • Nearly 1/2 of those age 75 or older have hearing loss
  • Hearing loss is the 3rd most prevalent chronic health condition facing older Americans (after hypertension and arthritis)

Most Don’t Seek Help

  • Only 20% of those who could benefit from treatment actually seek help
  • On average, hearing aid users wait over 10 years after their initial diagnosis to be fit with hearing aids
  • Most tend to delay treatment until they cannot communicate even in the best of listening situations

Consequences

  • Untreated hearing loss has been linked to depression, anxiety, frustration, social isolation and fatigue
  • It is also associated with decreases in cognitive function, communication and social/emotional functioning

Dementia

  • Johns Hopkins University found a strong link between degree of hearing loss and risk of developing dementia
  • Individuals with untreated mild hearing loss were 2x as likely to develop dementia compared to those with normal hearing
  • Those with untreated moderate hearing loss were 3x more likely to develop dementia
  • Those with untreated severe hearing loss had 5x the risk

Other Conditions

Research has found links between hearing loss and:

  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hypertension
  • High cholesterol
  • Kidney disease
  • Obesity
  • Sleep apnea
  • Tinnitus
  • Meniere’s Disease
  • Migraines
  • Brain injury
  • Cancer
  • Natural aging

Impact of Treatment

  • Research has shown that hearing aid use positively affected quality of life for both the hearing aid wearer and his or her significant other
  • Hearing aid use has been shown to significantly decrease cognitive decline, dementia, depression, anxiety and social isolation
  • Early and careful evaluation and treatment show great promise in mitigating the consequences of hearing loss on long-term health and quality of life

If your patients have any of these conditions they may also be suffering from hearing loss or deterioration of their hearing. A baseline assessment and annual monitoring is recommended.

VIP Member Benefits

The VIP Hearing Program offers your patients the expertise of highly experienced Doctors of Audiology and a host of member-only benefits and discounts.
There is no cost to you or your patients to join the program.


  • Free Initial and Annual Diagnostic Hearing Exam: As with eye exams, it is important to test hearing annually in order to monitor any changes in hearing ability. Available to patients aged 55+ or if recommended by referring physician.

  • 10% Off Hearing Aids: Your patients receive a 10% discount on all major brands of hearing aids and assistive listening devices.

  • Free Adjustments & Re-Programming: With any hearing aid purchase, your patients receive unlimited adjustments and re-programing at no charge for two years.

  • Free 30 Day Trial: To ensure your patient is completely satisfied with their hearing solution, we offer a 30 day, no-obligation trial period at no cost.

  • 15% Off Accessories: This exclusive discount is applied to Assistive Listening Devices (ALD’s), remote controls, batteries, wax guards, inner ear monitors, shooter’s plugs and sleep apnea plugs.


  • Reporting to Referring Physician: We send you detailed reports of your patients’ visits with us to keep you informed of their hearing health. Reports include an audiogram, explanation of findings, recommended treatment and/or solution implemented (if applicable) and progress reports.

  • Priority Appointments: Your patients will enjoy same day or next day appointments when possible and guaranteed within 48 hours.

  • 25% Off Home Visits: We will visit your patient in their home at a significant discount off the regular home visit rate.

  • No-Charge Emergency After Hours Care: If your patient has a hearing-related emergency such as a lost or malfunctioning hearing device, we will provide after-hours and weekend service and waive the regular fee.


Program Participation

Patients can access the program only through a participating physician.

Physician participation is by invitation only.

Access is based solely on volume of referrals and is reserved exclusively for referring physicians. Program access is reviewed annually.


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