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Get Answers About Your Hearing from an Experienced Audiologist In Northern Indiana

Your hearing affects how you connect with the people and moments that matter most. When something changes, you deserve care that is thoughtful, thorough, and guided by real clinical experience.

At Ascent Hearing Centers, you can expect quality hearing care from an experienced audiologist who takes time to understand your concerns, explain your hearing clearly, and help you make informed decisions about your next step. It is care built on education, experience, and a commitment to helping you feel heard, understood, and supported.

Schedule your complimentary hearing evaluation today.

Why Choosing the Right Hearing Care Provider Matters

Hearing care is personal. It is not just about completing a test or choosing a device. It is about understanding how your hearing affects your daily life, your conversations, your relationships, and your confidence.

The right hearing care provider should take time to listen, ask thoughtful questions, explain what your results mean, and help you understand your options without pressure or confusion.

When you work with an experienced audiologist, you have someone who can look at the full picture of your hearing health and guide you with care that is both professional and personal.

What Is an Audiologist?

An audiologist is a hearing healthcare professional trained to evaluate hearing, identify hearing concerns, explain test results, and recommend appropriate care based on your needs.

An audiologist’s education and clinical training help them understand not only how well you hear, but how hearing changes can affect communication, comfort, confidence, and quality of life.

At Ascent Hearing Center, audiology care is centered around helping you understand what is happening with your hearing and what steps may help you move forward.

Experience and Education Make a Difference

Better hearing care starts with a better understanding of you.

Your hearing, lifestyle, communication needs, and concerns are unique. That is why quality hearing care should never feel rushed or one-size-fits-all.

An experienced audiologist like Dr. Josh Elzinga, Dr. Sara Rotchild, or Audiologist Julie Pabst, can help you:

  • Understand your hearing in clear, simple terms

  • Identify where communication may be becoming more difficult

  • Learn what your hearing results mean

  • Ask questions without feeling rushed

  • Understand your options before making decisions

  • Receive care that can adapt as your needs change over time

 

Education, training, and experience matter because the quality of your care can shape the quality of your outcome.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your appointment at Ascent Hearing Centers is designed to be comfortable, informative, and focused on you.

During your visit, you can expect time to talk through what you have been noticing, where hearing feels more difficult, and what questions you may have. Your audiologist will evaluate your hearing, review your results with you, and explain what they mean in a way that is easy to understand.

The goal is to help you leave with clear answers, a better understanding of your hearing, and confidence in your next step.

A comprehensive hearing aid evaluation includes:

  • Brief Q&A Session:  to see if additional hearing tests* may be beneficial.

  • Professional Expertise: Conducted by our experienced hearing technology team.

  • Advanced Assessment Tools: Includes video otoscope inspection and optional performance testing if further analysis is helpful.

  • Insurance Assistance: Complimentary review of insurance coverage for hearing services.

  • Transparent & Risk-Free: No pressure—just clarity on available options.

Hearing Care That Starts with Listening

Before any recommendation is made, your concerns should be heard.

Maybe conversations have become harder in noisy places. Maybe family members have noticed changes before you have. Maybe you are simply ready to get a baseline and understand where your hearing stands.

Whatever brings you in, Ascent Hearing Center takes time to listen first. Quality hearing care begins with understanding your experience, your goals, and what better hearing would mean in your everyday life.

Personalized Guidance, Not Pressure

Many people delay getting their hearing checked because they are worried about being pushed into something they are not ready for.

At Ascent Hearing Centers, the focus is on education, guidance, and support. You should feel informed, not pressured. You should understand your options, not feel rushed into a decision.

Whether your next step is monitoring your hearing, learning more about treatment options, or receiving ongoing care, your audiologist will help you understand what makes sense for your situation.

Local Hearing Care in Northern Indiana

Ascent Hearing Centers provides quality hearing care for adults in Northern Indiana and the surrounding area.

Patients choose Ascent because they want more than a quick appointment. They want a local provider who takes time, explains things clearly, and offers ongoing support when questions or changes come up.

From your first evaluation to continued care over time, Ascent Hearing Center is here to help you feel supported at every step.

When Should You See an Audiologist?

You may benefit from seeing an audiologist if you have noticed:

  • Conversations are harder to follow

  • People seem to mumble

  • You ask others to repeat themselves more often

  • Background noise makes it difficult to understand speech

  • The TV or phone volume seems too low

  • Family members have mentioned concerns about your hearing

  • You feel more tired after listening or communicating

  • You have questions about your hearing health

 

Even small changes in hearing can affect your daily life. A hearing evaluation can help you get answers and understand what is happening.

Schedule an Appointment with One of Our Audiologists in Northern Indiana

It's time to take the next step with confidence. If you are looking for an audiologist in Crown Point, Goshen, La Porte, Lowell, Mishawaka, Schererville, Three Rivers, MI, and Valparaiso, Ascent Hearing Center is here to help you. 

Schedule an appointment and get clear answers about your hearing from an experienced audiologist who takes time to listen, explain, and guide your care.

– Schedule your complimentary hearing aid evaluation. –

Contact Us to schedule your appointment:

Dr. Sara Rothchild, Au.D_

Sara Rothchild, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology

Kassie_Poplawski, Hearing Specialist at Ascent Hearing Centers

Kassie Poplawski, HIS

Hearing Aid Specialist

Josh Elzinga, Doctor of Audiology at Ascent Hearing Centers

Josh Elzinga, Au.D

Doctor of Audiology

Trent Harris, Owner and Audioprothologist at Ascent Hearing Centers

Trent Harris, Owner

Hearing Aid Specialist & Audioprosthologist

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Amy Eriks, HIS

Hearing Aid Specialist

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CROWN POINT
11309 Broadway
Crown Point, IN 46307

LA PORTE
603 J St., Suite B
La Porte, IN 46350

GOSHEN
721 E Madison St
Goshen, IN 46528

LOWELL
17644 Morse St.
Lowell, IN 46356

SCHERERVILLE

956 US Hwy 30

Schererville, IN 46375

MISHAWAKA

4609 Grape Road Suite B-3
Mishawaka, IN 46545

THREE RIVERS

1114 W Michigan Ave #6
Three Rivers, MI 49093

VALPARAISO
3907 Calumet Ave, #201
Valparaiso, IN 46383

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