DGS Audiology, Inc. January 1999 - present
Referral Sources and Educational Contributions to the Community
I have an established, a professional office, along with my team, for patients through many different referral sources. Many are through their private insurance company. My staff will file and track insurance claims for our patients. Other referral sources include Family Practice Physicians,Rehab and Assisted Living communities, Internet programs and from our patients. I am a Contracted Audiologist for 21 Nursing Home/Assisted living communities and visit patients at their bedside on a weekly rotation basis.
During my 13 years of Practice, I have promoted my practice through, lectures in the commuity, marketing at Senior Health Fair events, provided education at Family Practice luncheons, and participated in "Lunch and Learn" sessions to educate people about degrees of hearing loss. Aditionally, I have provided free screenings through the League of Older Americans and other senior focused programs.
My practice has been featured in Senior News, Senior Housing Guide, Roanoke Times, Billboards, Salem Times, Shepherd's Guide and Television Commercials.
Memberships
American Academy of Audiology, AAA
I acquire 15 hours of Continual Education Units (CEU's) annually.