AVA Hearing Center

Where Better Hearing Begins...

5344 Plainfield NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-365-1979

Welcome! Dr. Karen Jacobs is the owner operator of AVA Hearing Center, Inc. established in 1998. She holds a Master's degree in Audiology from Central Michigan University and a Clinical Doctorate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and Audiology. Prior to her current position she developed and managed the first PSB Accredited Audiology program in an Ear, Nose and Throat practice in Michigan.

Dr. Jacobs' other professional affiliations include:

•  Certificate of Clinical Competency - Audiology
• American Board of Audiology
•  Founding Member of the Michigan Academy of
    Audiology
•  Licensed Hearing Aid Dealer.
•  Member of Lion's International

Dr. Jacobs serves several professional committees, including:

•  Michigan Audiology Licensure Board
    (Governor appointed) read article
•  Executive Board of The American Academy
    of Audiology
•  AAA Ethical Practices Board Liaison
•  AAA Political Action Committee Member
•  AAA Chairman of State Leaders
•  AAA Chair of Student Volunteers
•  AAA Sub-Chair National Reimbursement
•  Past-President of Michigan Academy of Audiology

Better Hearing Begins™ at AVA Hearing Center.

Karen Jacobs, AuD
Doctor of Audiology

At AVA Hearing Center, our goal is to thoroughly assess your communication abilities and needs.

Not all hearing losses are created equal. Your treatment must be customized to your specific needs, preferences and expectations.

We can do that! AVA works with many different hearing aid manufacturers, providing you choices in style, technology, and price.

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AVA Hearing Center
Specialties Include:
• Diagnostic audiological
   assessment
• Hearing aids - offering
   conventional, programmable
   and digital technology
• Assistive Listening Devices
• Aural rehabilitation counseling
• Ear wax removal
• Custom swim plugs
• Noise protection plugs
• Electroacoustical analysis
• Real ear measures and
   functional gain
• Hearing aid repair

AVA Hearing Center is a
Medicare & Medicaid Service
Provider

We also accept BCBS, UAW,
Retired Teachers, State of
Michigan, Sparta Schools,
Cedar Springs Schools, Aetna
State of Michigan, and many
other insurance carriers.

Please ask us to verify your
coverage if you have any
questions.

Visa and Master Card
Accepted.