Preferred Hearing Center

18111 Prince Philip Dr Ste 123 Olney, MD 20832

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(240) 885-7166

Staff

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Karen Glickman,
MA, CCC-A

Audiologist

Karen Glickman has been a licensed audiologist in Maryland for over 30 years, with the last two decades spent at Preferred Hearing Center. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree in Audiology from George Washington University.

Karen specializes in diagnostic testing and is highly skilled in working with the latest hearing aid technology. She is dedicated to finding the best hearing solutions for her patients. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and actively participates in the Olney Chamber of Commerce.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys traveling, biking, and spending quality time with her husband, two children, and her dog, Sasha.

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Allyson Shumaker

Allyson and Karen have been working together as a team for over 16 years, with the first 15 spent at an ENT practice, she is the go-to person for any insurance and billing questions. Understanding the challenges of navigating the insurance industry, she strives to provide accurate information regarding your benefits. She is happy to answer all questions you may have. She loves getting to know each patient and strives to make your visit to our office a pleasant one.

Allyson is married and they have 3 amazing children. When she isn’t on the baseball and softball fields cheering on her kids, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is also an avid crafter and a devoted volunteer.

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“I will only go to preferred hearing center to have my ears cleaned….I’ve gone to so many other providers throughout my lifetime and I’ve always left in pain… When I go to Karen Glickman at preferred hearing I only have a great experience…. And she always make me feel as though she has all the time for me… she is extremely patient… I will only go to her….”

Audrey W. of Potomac, MD   
03/31/2025    Review submitted online

“Karen is the most responsive audiologist I’ve ever worked with you call she answers you need her to come make a home visit. She makes a home visit a lifesaver for my mother. ”

Leslie B. of Silver Spring, MD   
03/24/2025    Review submitted online

“Karen is a Pro. Knowledgeable and caring she makes sure that my hearing aids are work at there best for me. This last visit, she upgrade the hearing aids firmware, and recommend a different rubber caps that improved my hearing while in a crowd. A real Pro.”

Luis A. of Silver Spring, MD   
03/18/2025    Review submitted online

“Karen and Kaitlyn are the best!Took care of me like family!Ive been goog to their practice for years now and have referred everyone I know to them.Seriously,they are the best.Great bedside manners ,which I need.Can’t say enough good things!”

keith s. of Silver Spring, MD   
03/04/2025    Review submitted online

“Karen is not only wonderful person, but she is very professional, patient, ready to help. She always has time to see me when I need. I highly recommended her!”

Joanna M. of Olney, MD   
10/22/2024    Review submitted online

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Clinic details

Preferred Hearing Center has been providing quality hearing healthcare to the Greater Olney community for over 20 years.

Preferred Hearing Center's experienced audiologists offer expert evaluation and effective treatments that can provide meaningful improvements to your specific hearing loss. They provide state of the art testing and fitting equipment to ensure the best possible hearing solution with the latest hearing aid technology. Preferred Hearing Center offers an extensive line of digital products that represent the leading edge in hearing aid options, a variety of manufacturers, styles and price points.

The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss

Better Communication

Social Benefits

Health Benefits

These are among numerous life-changing benefits that hearing loss treatment offers! You can unlock these benefits by taking the first step and schedule an appointment for a hearing consultation.

*Insurance accepted and please contact us regarding your financing options

 

 

 

 

Hearing care services

Preferred Hearing Center's goal is to transform hearing health so that our patients can live their best lives. Here are some of the services we offer that thoroughly identify and treat hearing health-related challenges:

Audiology Services - Comprehensive audiology care for adult and pediatric patients.  

  • Hearing Tests - Including pure tone audiometry testing and speech testing, which will assess the speech you can hear in both quiet and noisy environments.
  • Hearing Test Results - Karen will go through your results with you explaining your audiogram, a visual representation of your hearing abilities. This graph displays at various pitches or frequencies the softest sounds that a person can hear. Your test results will determine whether hearing aids would be recommended as the next step.
  • Hearing Aid Consultations & Fittings - As an independently-owned hearing practice, Karen will recommend the best devices for our specific hearing needs.

Hearing Aid Bransd - Our partners are known for having the best digital hearing aids in the industry for mild, moderate and severe hearing loss. 

  • Oticon
  • Widex
  • Phonak
  • ReSound
  • Unitron

Features include rechargeable hearing aids, Bluetooth, hearing aids that adjust to your listening environment allowing better speech understanding in a noisy restaurant and more. 

Tinnitus Masking Features - Our advanced hearing aids with built in tinnitus masking offer effective relief for those managing persistent ringing, buzzing or other sounds in their ears. These devices are designed to reduce the impact by delivering customized sound therapy that blends with your hearing, helping to improve focus and relaxation.

Karen Glickman is well versed in the latest hearing aid technologies and devices. She takes the time to understand your hearing and lifestyle needs so that she can recommend solutions that effectively meet your needs.

Additional Hearing Healthcare Services - 

  • Earwax removal - Safe and efficient earwax removal services, using the advanced Nupur Technologies Earigator Cerumen Management System
  • Hearing aid repairs
  • Battery compartment door repair
  • Replacing tubing
  • Hearing aid maintenance including cleanings

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) - This technolgy will amplify sound in both public and private settings and are designed to enhance hearing during everyday activities. Examples of ALDs include; amplified phones, hearing loops, directional microphones, and TV accessories. 

Custom Earmolds and Earplugs -  Custom hearing protection offers the highest level of protection by ensuring a perfect, individualized fit for your ears. Our practice provides this type of hearing protection which is an essential step to preventing further hearing loss. Protection for:

  • Swimming
  • Industrial
  • Shooting
  • Motor Sports
  • Industrial noise

 

 

 

 

Amenities

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair-accessible

Service pets welcome

Service pets welcome

Assistive listening devices

Assistive listening devices

Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Financing available

Financing available

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

Ear cleaning

Ear cleaning

Hours of operation

SundayClosed
Monday9 am - 5:30 pm
by appointment
Tuesday9 am - 5:30 pm
by appointment
Wednesday9 am - 5:30 pm
by appointment
Thursday9 am - 5:30 pm
by appointment
Friday9 am - 5:30 pm
by appointment
SaturdayClosed

Amenities

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair-accessible

Service pets welcome

Service pets welcome

Assistive listening devices

Assistive listening devices

Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Financing available

Financing available

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

Ear cleaning

Ear cleaning

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Accepted forms of payment

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Insurance accepted, please call for details
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