Important Information Ahead of Your First Appointment at AVI New England
Your first visit to AVI New England is all about you, your comfort, care, and hearing goals.
From the first hello to your detailed hearing evaluation, our goal is to make every step clear, relaxed, and reassuring.
Important Information Ahead of Your First Appointment at AVI New England
Your first visit to AVI New England is all about you, your comfort, care, and hearing goals.
From the first hello to your detailed hearing evaluation, our goal is to make every step clear, relaxed, and reassuring.
Important Information Ahead of Your First Appointment at AVI New England
Your first visit to AVI New England is all about you, your comfort, care, and hearing goals.
From the first hello to your detailed hearing evaluation, our goal is to make every step clear, relaxed, and reassuring.
Frequently Asked Questions Ahead of Your First Appointment
Who is AVI New England?
The team at The Auditory and Vestibular Institute of New England (AVI New England) are one of the most trusted and respected teams of hearing care experts in Connecticut. They consist of: Dr. Natan Bauman who has committed his 40+ year professional life to helping people across a broad range of auditory related conditions. Previously Dr. Bauman was Director of the Yale Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic and founder of the Hearing, Balance and Speech Center (HBS), where he successfully helped people in Connecticut to hear better for over 40 years. As an engineer and audiologist, Dr. Bauman is one of the most respected and influential doctors of audiology in the world, having changed the course of the hearing aid industry by inventing the Receiver-In-The-Canal, the most widely used hearing aid in the world. Janice Howard, M.A., CCC-A, started to work with Dr. Bauman over 30 years ago. Dr. Bauman personally mentored her as she developed a reputation as one of the best hearing care experts in New England. Melissa Patrich, Au.D. earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Rush University and completed her externship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She is based in our Norwalk office and provides expert care in hearing and tinnitus evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and vestibular assessments. Known for her thoughtful, patient-focused approach, she’s passionate about helping individuals reconnect through better hearing. Robert J. Katz, HIS, earned his bachelor of science degree from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. He then continued his education at the Audio Institute of America, where he received a graduate degree in audio engineering. After working in the music industry for many years, Robert decided to change career paths and join the world of hearing care as a hearing instrument specialist. Together, they continue to push the boundaries of hearing healthcare, tinnitus, and sound sensitivity, to deliver some of the most respected hearing healthcare services in the country.
Who is AVI New England?
The team at The Auditory and Vestibular Institute of New England (AVI New England) are one of the most trusted and respected teams of hearing care experts in Connecticut. They consist of: Dr. Natan Bauman who has committed his 40+ year professional life to helping people across a broad range of auditory related conditions. Previously Dr. Bauman was Director of the Yale Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic and founder of the Hearing, Balance and Speech Center (HBS), where he successfully helped people in Connecticut to hear better for over 40 years. As an engineer and audiologist, Dr. Bauman is one of the most respected and influential doctors of audiology in the world, having changed the course of the hearing aid industry by inventing the Receiver-In-The-Canal, the most widely used hearing aid in the world. Janice Howard, M.A., CCC-A, started to work with Dr. Bauman over 30 years ago. Dr. Bauman personally mentored her as she developed a reputation as one of the best hearing care experts in New England. Melissa Patrich, Au.D. earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Rush University and completed her externship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She is based in our Norwalk office and provides expert care in hearing and tinnitus evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and vestibular assessments. Known for her thoughtful, patient-focused approach, she’s passionate about helping individuals reconnect through better hearing. Robert J. Katz, HIS, earned his bachelor of science degree from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. He then continued his education at the Audio Institute of America, where he received a graduate degree in audio engineering. After working in the music industry for many years, Robert decided to change career paths and join the world of hearing care as a hearing instrument specialist. Together, they continue to push the boundaries of hearing healthcare, tinnitus, and sound sensitivity, to deliver some of the most respected hearing healthcare services in the country.
Who is AVI New England?
The team at The Auditory and Vestibular Institute of New England (AVI New England) are one of the most trusted and respected teams of hearing care experts in Connecticut. They consist of: Dr. Natan Bauman who has committed his 40+ year professional life to helping people across a broad range of auditory related conditions. Previously Dr. Bauman was Director of the Yale Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic and founder of the Hearing, Balance and Speech Center (HBS), where he successfully helped people in Connecticut to hear better for over 40 years. As an engineer and audiologist, Dr. Bauman is one of the most respected and influential doctors of audiology in the world, having changed the course of the hearing aid industry by inventing the Receiver-In-The-Canal, the most widely used hearing aid in the world. Janice Howard, M.A., CCC-A, started to work with Dr. Bauman over 30 years ago. Dr. Bauman personally mentored her as she developed a reputation as one of the best hearing care experts in New England. Melissa Patrich, Au.D. earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Rush University and completed her externship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She is based in our Norwalk office and provides expert care in hearing and tinnitus evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and vestibular assessments. Known for her thoughtful, patient-focused approach, she’s passionate about helping individuals reconnect through better hearing. Robert J. Katz, HIS, earned his bachelor of science degree from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. He then continued his education at the Audio Institute of America, where he received a graduate degree in audio engineering. After working in the music industry for many years, Robert decided to change career paths and join the world of hearing care as a hearing instrument specialist. Together, they continue to push the boundaries of hearing healthcare, tinnitus, and sound sensitivity, to deliver some of the most respected hearing healthcare services in the country.
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last?
Can I Bring Somebody With Me to the Appointment?
Can I Bring Somebody With Me to the Appointment?
Can I Bring Somebody With Me to the Appointment?
How Long Will the Appointment Last?
How Long Will the Appointment Last?
How Long Will the Appointment Last?
What Happens in a Hearing Test?
What Happens in a Hearing Test?
What Happens in a Hearing Test?
“Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all bonds are built on trust. Without it, you have nothing.”
Our Patients are Family.
Our Patients are very important to us. Every patient is welcomed to our office as a family member is welcomed to our home.
Having cared for the hearing health of tens of thousands of local people, we have lived by certain core values that have enabled us to have long-lasting relationships with our patients.
Kindness.
The reason that we love what we do is because we love making a meaningful difference to incredible people’s lives. We often turn patients into friends, and we find that the patients that we have the greatest relationships with fundamentally share this core value.
Kindness.
The reason that we love what we do is because we love making a meaningful difference to incredible people’s lives. We often turn patients into friends, and we find that the patients that we have the greatest relationships with fundamentally share this core value.
Kindness.
The reason that we love what we do is because we love making a meaningful difference to incredible people’s lives. We often turn patients into friends, and we find that the patients that we have the greatest relationships with fundamentally share this core value.
Commitment.
Commitment.
Commitment.
Respect.
Respect.
Respect.
The 3 Core Values that represent our practice.
We are excited to share our values with you and welcome you to the practice.
We are looking forward to meeting you.
Request a Callback
If you have any questions, require any help or would like our advice, then you can request a callback and we’ll call you as soon as we’re available.
Please note that due to demand for appointments and a nationally-renown reputation, there is currently a short wait time if you’re a new patient. For information on why our existing patients believe we’re worth the wait, then please click here.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Request a Callback
If you have any questions, require any help or would like our advice, then you can request a callback and we’ll call you as soon as we’re available.
Please note that due to demand for appointments and a nationally-renown reputation, there is currently a short wait time if you’re a new patient. For information on why our existing patients believe we’re worth the wait, then please click here.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Request a Callback
If you have any questions, require any help or would like our advice, then you can request a callback and we’ll call you as soon as we’re available.
Please note that due to demand for appointments and a nationally-renown reputation, there is currently a short wait time if you’re a new patient. For information on why our existing patients believe we’re worth the wait, then please click here.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Patient Stories
Len immediately felt “comfortable” at AVI New England due to the welcoming staff.
As a teacher, hearing was a key part of his job, as he needed to understand what his students were saying.
- Len E.
You are in good hands and you will be grateful you went.
Cindy went through something that not many people do. In 2000, she lost all of her hearing and found herself completely lost.
- Cindy W.
Dr. Bauman is “world renown and you cannot find a better audiologist.”
While Geraldine showed the signs of hearing loss much earlier, it wasn’t until she was age 46 that she recognized the severity of her concerns
- Geraldine K.
It improved my confidence speaking to people, even in a crowd
Annie first realized she had a hearing loss when she couldn’t hear others on the phone or engage in conversations like she used to.
- Annie M. Q.
He had no worries beforehand, as he has “seen Dr. Bauman for about 15 years and found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, concerned, and competent."
As a young person, Stocky constantly missed words being said and found it incredibly frustrating not being able to engage in conversation like others.
- Stocky C.
Hearing aids have allowed George to “interact with others and also let me understand TV and telephone calls.”
George has suffered with a hearing loss for a long time and first noticed his hearing loss “decades ago.”
- George A.
Eva encourages others to “Go for it, as I have advised three people to go.”
While hearing loss can often be disguised by lip reading and facial cues, Eva first realized she had a hearing loss when she started feeling left out of conversations at the dinner table.
- Eva L.
Dale connected with Dr Bauman straight away and found visiting the clinic “Absolutely worth it.”
Dale doesn’t remember the first time he noticed any hearing loss, but the impact that hearing aids have had on his life have been extremely helpful.
- Dale K.
No one looks at me any differently, and I’ve even been applauded for having the courage to be honest about my need for hearing aids.
I first realized I had a hearing problem when I was unable to understand my grandson, which made me worry about safety when I was alone with him.
- Jacqueline D.
Go, see someone.
When I was 55, I found myself lost at my own dinner table, struggling to keep up with conversations.
- Eva L.
Patient Stories
Len immediately felt “comfortable” at AVI New England due to the welcoming staff.
As a teacher, hearing was a key part of his job, as he needed to understand what his students were saying.
- Len E.
You are in good hands and you will be grateful you went.
Cindy went through something that not many people do. In 2000, she lost all of her hearing and found herself completely lost.
- Cindy W.
Dr. Bauman is “world renown and you cannot find a better audiologist.”
While Geraldine showed the signs of hearing loss much earlier, it wasn’t until she was age 46 that she recognized the severity of her concerns
- Geraldine K.
It improved my confidence speaking to people, even in a crowd
Annie first realized she had a hearing loss when she couldn’t hear others on the phone or engage in conversations like she used to.
- Annie M. Q.
He had no worries beforehand, as he has “seen Dr. Bauman for about 15 years and found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, concerned, and competent."
As a young person, Stocky constantly missed words being said and found it incredibly frustrating not being able to engage in conversation like others.
- Stocky C.
Hearing aids have allowed George to “interact with others and also let me understand TV and telephone calls.”
George has suffered with a hearing loss for a long time and first noticed his hearing loss “decades ago.”
- George A.
Eva encourages others to “Go for it, as I have advised three people to go.”
While hearing loss can often be disguised by lip reading and facial cues, Eva first realized she had a hearing loss when she started feeling left out of conversations at the dinner table.
- Eva L.
Dale connected with Dr Bauman straight away and found visiting the clinic “Absolutely worth it.”
Dale doesn’t remember the first time he noticed any hearing loss, but the impact that hearing aids have had on his life have been extremely helpful.
- Dale K.
No one looks at me any differently, and I’ve even been applauded for having the courage to be honest about my need for hearing aids.
I first realized I had a hearing problem when I was unable to understand my grandson, which made me worry about safety when I was alone with him.
- Jacqueline D.
Go, see someone.
When I was 55, I found myself lost at my own dinner table, struggling to keep up with conversations.
- Eva L.
Patient Stories
Len immediately felt “comfortable” at AVI New England due to the welcoming staff.
As a teacher, hearing was a key part of his job, as he needed to understand what his students were saying.
- Len E.
You are in good hands and you will be grateful you went.
Cindy went through something that not many people do. In 2000, she lost all of her hearing and found herself completely lost.
- Cindy W.
Dr. Bauman is “world renown and you cannot find a better audiologist.”
While Geraldine showed the signs of hearing loss much earlier, it wasn’t until she was age 46 that she recognized the severity of her concerns
- Geraldine K.
It improved my confidence speaking to people, even in a crowd
Annie first realized she had a hearing loss when she couldn’t hear others on the phone or engage in conversations like she used to.
- Annie M. Q.
He had no worries beforehand, as he has “seen Dr. Bauman for about 15 years and found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, concerned, and competent."
As a young person, Stocky constantly missed words being said and found it incredibly frustrating not being able to engage in conversation like others.
- Stocky C.
Hearing aids have allowed George to “interact with others and also let me understand TV and telephone calls.”
George has suffered with a hearing loss for a long time and first noticed his hearing loss “decades ago.”
- George A.
Eva encourages others to “Go for it, as I have advised three people to go.”
While hearing loss can often be disguised by lip reading and facial cues, Eva first realized she had a hearing loss when she started feeling left out of conversations at the dinner table.
- Eva L.
Dale connected with Dr Bauman straight away and found visiting the clinic “Absolutely worth it.”
Dale doesn’t remember the first time he noticed any hearing loss, but the impact that hearing aids have had on his life have been extremely helpful.
- Dale K.
No one looks at me any differently, and I’ve even been applauded for having the courage to be honest about my need for hearing aids.
I first realized I had a hearing problem when I was unable to understand my grandson, which made me worry about safety when I was alone with him.
- Jacqueline D.
Go, see someone.
When I was 55, I found myself lost at my own dinner table, struggling to keep up with conversations.
- Eva L.
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The Most Trusted and Influential Independent Hearing Care Experts in New England, Trusted by Tens of Thousands of Local People for Over 40 Years
Contact Us
Copyright 2025 © Auditory & Vestibular Institute of New England
The Most Trusted and Influential Independent Hearing Care Experts in New England, Trusted by Tens of Thousands of Local People for Over 40 Years
Contact Us
Copyright 2025 © Auditory & Vestibular Institute of New England