The practice is located at 2967 Oak Run Parkway, Ste. 315, New Braunfels. Dr. Miranda and her team see patients of any age, from newborns to adults, and take a medical-model approach, meaning she looks at each patient comprehensively to identify the problem.
"We not only do diagnostic evaluations for hearing, but we look at the ear-brain connection through cognitive screenings," Dr. Miranda said.
This holistic approach helps in identifying and managing conditions related to hearing and brain function, ensuring patients receive thorough and appropriate care.
In addition to hearing assessments and cognitive screenings, Hear in Texas offers services such as:
- Pediatric hearing care
- Benign positional vertigo management
- Tinnitus management
- Hearing aid repair
- Advanced hearing aid technology
- Care for auditory processing disorders
- Earwax removal and more
- Custom hearing protection
“We make sure we get people in the right device for their needs,” Dr. Miranda said.
To help patients feel comfortable in the office, Hear in Texas has a therapy dog named Hear-O who can sit with patients during their appointments.
“We always have Hear-O here to take the edge off,” Dr. Miranda said. “If somebody is feeling apprehensive, Hear-O comes in, and patients can pet him and hug him, and he puts them at ease,” Dr. Miranda said.
The practice’s commitment extends beyond its patients to the New Braunfels community by participating in the chamber of commerce, the Hispanic Business Alliance, the Alzheimer’s Association and local veterans.
“We live in this community, so we need to give back to this community,” Dr. Miranda said. “We’re appreciative of people who support us, so we’re out trying to support as many people as we can too.”
Hear in Texas recently organized a veteran resource fair, which Dr. Miranda said was so successful, they are already planning for this to be a recurring event. The team at Hear in Texas also provides nexus letters, which help veterans show their hearing disabilities are connected to their military service, facilitating their access to benefits.
The practice's involvement with the Alzheimer's Association is particularly significant, given the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Although individuals listen with their ears, they hear with their brains. Hearing loss is the No. 1 modifiable risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer’s.
"We're going to be partnering more with the Alzheimer’s Association because the ear-to-brain connection is a big thing,” Dr. Miranda said. “If hearing loss is caught early, that’s when the best treatment options can happen.”
Hear in Texas also prioritizes continuous education for its staff.
"We do a lot of continuing education,” Dr. Miranda said. “I’m part of organizations with other audiologists where we share ideas to stay on top of best practices."
This commitment to professional development ensures that Hear in Texas remains a leader in hearing health care, offering the latest treatments and personalized care. For more information about the services offered at Hear in Texas and their community initiatives, visit their website.
The above story was produced by Multi-platform Journalist Mary Katherine Shapiro with Community Impact's Storytelling team with information solely provided by the local business as part of their "sponsored content" purchase through our advertising team.