Expert Audiologist in Portland, OR
Vestibular Testing
We help patients find answers for dizziness and vertigo through comprehensive balance testing, identifying whether symptoms stem from the inner ear or the nervous system.
Hearing Tests
Hearing impairment affects more than just your ability to hear — it affects your quality of life. InnerEar provides comprehensive hearing evaluations to accurately diagnose hearing loss and guide personalized treatment, helping you reconnect with the sounds of life & your loved ones.
Hearing Aids
We pride ourselves on offering high-quality, advanced hearing aids expertly programmed to meet the demands of your lifestyle, ensuring clear communication and all-day comfort in every environment
Welcome to
InnerEar The Best Audiologist in Portland, OR
InnerEar Balance & Hearing Center is a locally owned, family-centered clinic dedicated to
helping our community regain their hearing, balance, and confidence. We specialize in
diagnosing and treating dizziness, balance, and hearing disorders using advanced vestibular and
audiologic testing.
With a personalized, compassionate approach, we focus on uncovering the cause of your
symptoms and guiding you toward effective, evidence-based solutions, so you can feel steady,
connected, and confident in everyday life.
Trusted Local Audiologist in Portland, OR
At InnerEar Balance & Hearing Center, we understand how vital hearing and balance are to your quality of life. With personal experience and years of clinical expertise, our patient-centered approach combines advanced diagnostics with compassionate, holistic care. We’re dedicated to providing quicker answers, effective treatment paths, and restoring your confidence in daily life.
Our Audiologist Services in Portland, OR
Otoscopy & Cerumen Removal
We begin each evaluation with a thorough inspection of the ear canal to check for wax buildup, infection, or other conditions that may affect hearing or our ability to move forward with vestibular testing. Safe and gentle cerumen (earwax) removal is provided when needed to ensure accurate testing and comfortable ear health.
Hearing Test
Comprehensive hearing assessments include pure-tone and speech testing, tympanometry, and acoustic reflex thresholds to evaluate middle and inner ear function. These results help us determine the type and degree of hearing loss and guide personalized recommendations for your hearing needs.
Hearing Aid Evaluation
If hearing aids are recommended, we take time to discuss your lifestyle, listening goals, and technology preferences. We also perform additional testing, including comfortable and uncomfortable listening levels and speech-in-noise testing, to ensure accurate programming and optimal hearing aid performance. Together, we find the best solution to help you hear clearly and confidently in all settings.
Hearing Aid Fitting, Programming, & Services:
Your hearing aids are expertly programmed and fine-tuned to your individual hearing profile for maximum comfort and clarity.We provide ongoing adjustments, maintenance, and support to ensure you continue to hear your best over time.
Vestibular Evaluations:
Dizziness is a complex symptom that can result from dysfunction in several systems, including the inner ear (vestibular system), visual pathways, central nervous system, somatosensory system (which provides feedback from muscles and joints), and gait or postural control mechanisms.
Tinnitus Management:
Tinnitus is often a symptom of an underlying condition affecting the ear or auditory system. If you experience ringing or buzzing in your ears, we provide evidence-based tinnitus assessments and personalized management strategies. Our goal is to identify contributing factors, reduce the impact of tinnitus on your daily life, and improve your overall well-being.
Custom Hearing Protection
Protect your hearing without compromising sound quality. We offer custom-fitted earplugs and protection for musicians, swimmers, and individuals exposed to noise, ensuring comfort and effective hearing preservation.
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)
testing is a non-invasive way to measure how parts of the balance system inside the inner ear respond to sound and movement. It helps us evaluate conditions involving balance, pressure sensitivity, or suspected inner ear structural changes, such as superior canal dehiscence (SCDS) or certain types of vestibular weakness.
What to Expect:
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Electrodes are placed on your neck and/or under your eyes.
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You will hear brief clicking or pulsing sounds
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You’ll turn your head to activate specific muscles.
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The test typically takes 30 minutes and does not typically cause dizziness.
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Most patients find it easy and straightforward.
Videonystagmography (VNG)
is a non-invasive test used to evaluate dizziness, balance concerns, and inner ear function. During the test, you’ll wear lightweight goggles that track your eye movements while you follow moving targets, change head or body positions, and experience gentle temperature changes in the ears. These eye movement responses help us understand how well your balance system is working. ​
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What to Expect:
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The test is safe and typically takes about 60–90 minutes.
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You may feel brief dizziness during some portions, which is normal and expected.
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You can communicate with the audiologist at any time.
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Most patients are able to return to normal activities shortly after the appointment.
Electrocochleography (ECochG)
is a non-invasive test used to measure how the inner ear and auditory nerve respond to sound. This test is especially helpful when evaluating conditions such as Ménière’s disease, endolymphatic hydrops, or unexplained dizziness and pressure in the ear.
What to Expect:
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A small electrode is placed in the ear canal.
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You will hear a series of clicking or tone sounds.
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The test is comfortable and usually takes about 30 minutes.
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There is no dizziness involved and most patients find it easy to tolerate.
