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Hearing & Tinnitus Care · Hamden, Norwalk, Branford

You shouldn’t have to work this hard to hear the people you love.

For more than 40 years, Connecticut families have trusted AVI New England to find out what’s really going on with their hearing, and to fix it.

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40+ years of
Trusted Expertise

3 offices in
Connecticut

Doctors of Audiology
and Tinnitus Specialists

Does any of this sound familiar?

On average, people wait nearly nine years before getting help for their hearing (Simpson et al., 2019). That’s years of missed punchlines and “never mind, it wasn’t important.” The good news: hearing loss is very treatable, and it starts with one visit.

You nod along at dinner and hope you guessed right.

The TV is “too loud” for everyone but you.

Restaurants and family gatherings leave you exhausted.

There’s a ringing or hissing that’s loudest when the room goes quiet.

Find Out What's Going On

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We listen first.

Your visit starts with a conversation, not a sales pitch.

We test thoroughly.

A complete hearing evaluation in a calibrated sound booth.

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We explain it in plain English.

Your results, line by line, and every option, including when you don’t need hearing aids.

Every fitting is personalized and verified with Real Ear Measurement.

We fit it to your ears.

Every fitting is verified with Real Ear Measurement, the gold-standard check many clinics skip.

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We stay with you.

Follow-ups, fine-tuning, cleanings and repairs for the life of your devices.

Your Path to Better Hearing

At AVI New England, we believe hearing is more than sound—it’s connection, confidence and quality of life. Our expert team is here to connect you with personalized solutions, from advanced hearing aids to tinnitus management, so that you can find clarity in every moment. We’ve helped tens of thousands of patients in New England find personalized and effective hearing care over the past four decades.

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Hearing & Tinnitus Services

At the Auditory and Vestibular Institute of New England, we are dedicated to reconnecting patients with their favorite sounds so they can live life to the fullest. Since opening in 2021, we have empowered patients with compassionate and comprehensive education and treatment options.

At AVI New England, patients are treated with kindness from our friendly and helpful staff. We take the time to educate them and provide them with solutions for their hearing concerns. We are always available to help.

Comprehensive Hearing Assessments

A comprehensive hearing assessment gives you a clear picture of your hearing health and the information you need to choose the right next step.

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Earwax Management & Removal

Safe, professional earwax removal can relieve muffled hearing, ear fullness, and discomfort while protecting the delicate structures of your ear.

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Tinnitus Evaluations & Management

Our tinnitus specialists identify what’s driving the ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears and create a plan to bring you real relief.

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Sound Sensitivities

If everyday sounds feel painfully loud or trigger strong emotional reactions, our specialists offer personalized care for hyperacusis and misophonia.

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Hearing Aid Fitting

Hearing aid fitting at AVI New England uses Real Ear Measurements, so your devices are programmed precisely for your ears and your hearing loss.

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Hearing Aid Repair

When your hearing aids aren’t working the way they should, our team can diagnose the problem and get you back to hearing clearly as quickly as possible.

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Teleaudiology

Connect with our audiology team from home for follow-ups, hearing aid adjustments, and ongoing support without the drive to our office.

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Lenire Tinnitus Treatment

Lenire combines sound and gentle tongue stimulation to help retrain how your brain responds to tinnitus, with expert guidance from start to finish.

Read About Lenire Tinnitus Treatment

Ringing in your ears? You’ve been told to “just live with it.” You don’t have to.

Tinnitus has been a specialty here since our founder, Dr. Natan Bauman, began treating it decades ago. Today we offer full tinnitus evaluations, sound therapy and Lenire, a clinically studied tinnitus treatment. Most patients leave their first visit with a clear plan.

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Patient Reviews

Four decades. Tens of thousands of patients. One standard of care.

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"My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Bauman for more than 20 years. He has always been kind and caring and helpful to both of us as we deal with age related hearing issues. We highly recommend him if you are in need of hearing loss problems."

Dorie C.

"Dr. Bauman is the most caring doctor I have ever had, not to mention that his hearing aids and exercises really do work for my tinnitus! No doubt that is due to the fact that he suffers from tinnitus as well. I highly recommend this practice!"

Marianne M.

"Without any hesitation I would recommend AVI New England for anyone requiring assistance with their hearing. I have had the pleasure of working with Janice Howard for a few years now and couldn't be more satisfied."

Carl D.

"Janice Howard has been my audiologist for many years. She is very knowledgeable and very sympathetic to the needs of her patients. I recommend her highly. You never feel rushed, she really cares about you, Janice is the best."

Charles S.

"I have been privileged to use Dr. Bauman’s expertise for quite a few years - well before he was with AVI. In that time he has been ever patient and friendly in coping with my 80-some-percent loss of speech recognition in both ears. He has let me try out every new device that promises to help."

Bob S.

"Dr. Bauman and his team are exceptional. With their warmth and professionalism, I knew I was in the best care. I was so impressed with the technology and attentiveness to my personal needs. Thank you for giving me my best pair of hearing aids yet. Thank you, AVI!"

Ellie G.

"I have been a patient of Dr. Bauman’s for more than 10 years, and I could not be happier with the attention, treatment and devices he has provided to help my hearing loss. The offices are immaculate. The staff always welcoming and helpful."

Edward D.

"I have been a patient of Dr. Bauman for several months and have been very impressed by his expertise and innovation. He has fitted me with the best hearing aids. I have been wearing hearing aids for years. I recommend him with no reservations."

Donald R.

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Here’s exactly what happens when you call.

We’ll book you at the office closest to you. Your consultation takes about an hour, and we bill your insurance when it’s covered. You’ll leave knowing what’s going on with your hearing and what your options are. If you don’t need hearing aids, we’ll tell you. If you do, there’s never pressure to decide that day.

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