Staff
Kristin DesErmia,
AuD
Audiologist
Kristin DesErmia, Au.D., is a graduate of Western Michigan University (BA) and Kent State University (MA), and she earned her Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University.
Originally from Utica, Michigan., Dr. DesErmia began her career in the Washington D.C. area working for a private practice group and an ENT. She eventually relocated back to Traverse City, MI before moving to Bradenton, Florida in 2008.
Dr. DesErmia launched Coastal Hearing Care in 2017 where she strives daily to build a practice well known for its approachability, professionalism, compassion, and expertise.
Dr. DesErmia has earned multiple local finalist and first place awards for Audiologist and hearing aid professional and is a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, Academy of Doctors of Audiology, Florida Academy of Audiology, and American Tinnitus Association.
When she’s not at the office, Kristin spends time with her husband, two sons, and a menagerie of animals. You will most often find her on the sidelines of a youth lacrosse game taking pictures of the action and trying not to yell.
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Clinic details
Coastal Hearing Care
As a medically focused practice, we are committed to providing our patients the highest quality hearing healthcare services. We recognize our responsibility to the community to advocate, develop, and implement quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective hearing healthcare that educates informs, and benefits our patients.
Our team follows essential "Best Practices” standards which have been designed to ensure optimal patient outcomes. In hearing care, these practices include a range of protocols for diagnosing, treating, and enhancing the patient experience. Simply put, best practices are guidelines that audiologist follow, established by the broader audiology community as the most effective steps to achieve the best possible results for every patient.
Hearing care services
Hearing Care Services and Sales in Lakewood Ranch and West Bradenton, FL
There are Several Different Types of Hearing Tests Available:
- Audiometry: Comprehensive diagnostic testing using headphones to listen to sounds of varying tones and volumes. These test are designed to provide hearing specialists with enough information to determine the cause, type, and extent of a hearing loss.
- Tympanometry: Results will show us the current condition of the eardrum such as is there fluid behind it, or a hole in it.
- Speech Testing: Will reveal whether you’re hearing speech with clarity.
What Will The Hearing Test Results Show?
- Those frequencies you hear well and which frequencies you have a harder time hearing.
- If a hearing loss is present, the extent and severity.
The Value of a Hearing Test
- A hearing test can provide a roadmap to the best possible treatment plan.
Hearing Aid Fitting in Lakewood Ranch and West Bradenton, FL. During a typical hearing aid fitting a hearing specialist will run several diagnostics such as:
- Real Ear Test (REM), will let your hearing specialist know whether the amplification levels are at the right volume and frequency range for your hearing loss. This is especially useful if you are being fitted for your first hearing aid.
- Final Adjustments, ensuring your hearing aids are in optimal working order and fit comfortably.
These fitting Verifications are designed to make sure your hearing aids are working at peak performance.
Hearing Protection - Persons exposed to 85 decibels (or louder) of noise over an 8 hour time period need to wear hearing protection.
- Hearing Protection with Bluetooth - Allows you to hear your coworkers, the beep of a truck backing up, and any calls you get through your phone.
Ways of Managing Tinnitus to get Rid of the Ringing Sound in My Ears:
- Hearing aids
- Maskers
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Tinnitus retraining therapy
Here are Just a Few of the Top Hearing Aid Brands Brands we Carry at Coastal Hearing Care:
- Widex
- Starkey
- ReSound
- Oticon
- Phonak
Custom earmolds may also be required and are usually made prior to your hearing aid fitting.
Onsite Hearing Aid Cleanings and Repairs. If we’re not able to repair them on-site, we’ll send them back to the manufacturer for you. Call us to schedule a clean-and-check or repair.
Amenities
Convenient parking
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Assistive listening devices
Tinnitus
Ear cleaning
Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Tuesday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Wednesday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Thursday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Friday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 3 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
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Amenities
Convenient parking
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Assistive listening devices
Tinnitus
Ear cleaning
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Accepted forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Financing available for those who qualify
- Insurance accepted, please call for details