Welcome to Our Physician Resources Page!
Thank you for dedicating your time and effort to providing exceptional care in the healthcare industry. We appreciate your visit to this page and your interest in enhancing your patients' auditory health.
Welcome to Our Physician Resources Page!
Thank you for dedicating your time and effort to providing exceptional care in the healthcare industry. We appreciate your visit to this page and your interest in enhancing your patients' auditory health.
Welcome to Our Physician Resources Page!
Thank you for dedicating your time and effort to providing exceptional care in the healthcare industry. We appreciate your visit to this page and your interest in enhancing your patients' auditory health.
At Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center, we specialize in comprehensive hearing care, including tinnitus assessments and retraining therapy, audiometric evaluations, and customized auditory solutions.
Our team of highly skilled Doctors of Audiology is committed to delivering personalized patient experiences that prioritize long-term relief and satisfaction.
At Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center, we specialize in comprehensive hearing care, including tinnitus assessments and retraining therapy, audiometric evaluations, and customized auditory solutions.
Our team of highly skilled Doctors of Audiology is committed to delivering personalized patient experiences that prioritize long-term relief and satisfaction.
At Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center, we specialize in comprehensive hearing care, including tinnitus assessments and retraining therapy, audiometric evaluations, and customized auditory solutions.
Our team of highly skilled Doctors of Audiology is committed to delivering personalized patient experiences that prioritize long-term relief and satisfaction.
A Personal Message from Dr. Julie Prutsman
If you have a patient that is experiencing hearing challenges, tinnitus concerns or balance issues, then this page shares the resources and tools that you need to assist them.
However, if you cannot find what you need or if you need any further help, then please know that our team are always here for you.
Thank you for all you do.
Dr. Julie Prustsman
A Personal Message from Dr. Julie Prutsman
If you have a patient that is experiencing hearing challenges, tinnitus concerns or balance issues, then this page shares the resources and tools that you need to assist them.
However, if you cannot find what you need or if you need any further help, then please know that our team are always here for you.
Thank you for all you do.
Dr. Julie Prustsman
A Personal Message from Dr. Julie Prutsman
If you have a patient that is experiencing hearing challenges, tinnitus concerns or balance issues, then this page shares the resources and tools that you need to assist them.
However, if you cannot find what you need or if you need any further help, then please know that our team are always here for you.
Thank you for all you do.
Dr. Julie Prustsman
Services We Offer to Colorado and Arizona Residents
Whether you're referring someone for a thorough hearing assessment, a trial with advanced hearing aids, or specialist tinnitus care, they will receive gold-standard audiological services to ensure optimal results.
Hearing Assessments
Comprehensive hearing tests to evaluate your hearing health and recommend personalized solutions.
Hearing Aid Technology
Explore the latest in hearing aids with smart, discreet devices tailored to your unique listening needs.
Earwax Removal
Safe, gentle earwax removal services carried out by experts to restore clear hearing and improve ear comfort.
Services We Offer to Colorado and Arizona Residents
Whether you're referring someone for a thorough hearing assessment, a trial with advanced hearing aids, or specialist tinnitus care, they will receive gold-standard audiological services to ensure optimal results.
Hearing Assessments
Comprehensive hearing tests to evaluate your hearing health and recommend personalized solutions.
Hearing Aid Technology
Explore the latest in hearing aids with smart, discreet devices tailored to your unique listening needs.
Earwax Removal
Safe, gentle earwax removal services carried out by experts to restore clear hearing and improve ear comfort.
Services We Offer to Colorado and Arizona Residents
Whether you're referring someone for a thorough hearing assessment, a trial with advanced hearing aids, or specialist tinnitus care, they will receive gold-standard audiological services to ensure optimal results.
Hearing Assessments
Comprehensive hearing tests to evaluate your hearing health and recommend personalized solutions.
Hearing Aid Technology
Explore the latest in hearing aids with smart, discreet devices tailored to your unique listening needs.
Earwax Removal
Safe, gentle earwax removal services carried out by experts to restore clear hearing and improve ear comfort.
Top 10 Reasons to Refer to Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center
Early identification and treatment of hearing disorders can improve health, safety, and quality of life.
1. Brain Health
Hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, increased dementia risk, and reduced quality of life.¹, ² It is the single largest modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline.²
2. Falls & Safety
Untreated hearing loss is linked to increased fall risk from reduced auditory awareness and cognitive load.¹ Johns Hopkins studies show people with mild hearing loss are 3× more likely to fall than those with normal hearing.³
3. Healthcare Utilization
Untreated hearing loss is associated with higher hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and readmissions, driven by effects such as social isolation and cognitive decline.⁴
4. Mood & Social Isolation
Hearing loss can contribute to depression, loneliness, and social withdrawal.⁵
5. Tinnitus
Often linked to hearing loss and may affect sleep, concentration, and emotional well-being. Pre-existing tinnitus is associated with a 68% increased risk of developing early-onset dementia.⁶
6. Sound Sensitivity (Hyperacusis)
Heightened sensitivity to everyday sounds that may require audiologic management. About 40% of people with tinnitus have hyperacusis, which can be successfully treated with Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).⁷
7. Under-Recognition
Many patients delay care for years; only about 20% of PCPs routinely screen for hearing loss.⁸
8. Improved Quality of Life
Recent studies show hearing aids and cochlear implants are associated with improved social outcomes for adults with hearing loss, including less anxiety and fewer depressive symptoms.⁹
9. Prevention of Auditory Deprivation
Early intervention is key to retaining speech processing and preserving cognitive health.¹⁰
10. Reduced Healthcare Costs & Wait Times
Starting with audiology saves your patients time and money — typical savings are $100–$400 for an initial consultation with a hearing test.¹¹
Top 10 Reasons to Refer to Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center
Early identification and treatment of hearing disorders can improve health, safety, and quality of life.
1. Brain Health
Hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, increased dementia risk, and reduced quality of life.¹, ² It is the single largest modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline.²
2. Falls & Safety
Untreated hearing loss is linked to increased fall risk from reduced auditory awareness and cognitive load.¹ Johns Hopkins studies show people with mild hearing loss are 3× more likely to fall than those with normal hearing.³
3. Healthcare Utilization
Untreated hearing loss is associated with higher hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and readmissions, driven by effects such as social isolation and cognitive decline.⁴
4. Mood & Social Isolation
Hearing loss can contribute to depression, loneliness, and social withdrawal.⁵
5. Tinnitus
Often linked to hearing loss and may affect sleep, concentration, and emotional well-being. Pre-existing tinnitus is associated with a 68% increased risk of developing early-onset dementia.⁶
6. Sound Sensitivity (Hyperacusis)
Heightened sensitivity to everyday sounds that may require audiologic management. About 40% of people with tinnitus have hyperacusis, which can be successfully treated with Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).⁷
7. Under-Recognition
Many patients delay care for years; only about 20% of PCPs routinely screen for hearing loss.⁸
8. Improved Quality of Life
Recent studies show hearing aids and cochlear implants are associated with improved social outcomes for adults with hearing loss, including less anxiety and fewer depressive symptoms.⁹
9. Prevention of Auditory Deprivation
Early intervention is key to retaining speech processing and preserving cognitive health.¹⁰
10. Reduced Healthcare Costs & Wait Times
Starting with audiology saves your patients time and money — typical savings are $100–$400 for an initial consultation with a hearing test.¹¹
Top 10 Reasons to Refer to Sound Relief Tinnitus & Hearing Center
Early identification and treatment of hearing disorders can improve health, safety, and quality of life.
1. Brain Health
Hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, increased dementia risk, and reduced quality of life.¹, ² It is the single largest modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline.²
2. Falls & Safety
Untreated hearing loss is linked to increased fall risk from reduced auditory awareness and cognitive load.¹ Johns Hopkins studies show people with mild hearing loss are 3× more likely to fall than those with normal hearing.³
3. Healthcare Utilization
Untreated hearing loss is associated with higher hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and readmissions, driven by effects such as social isolation and cognitive decline.⁴
4. Mood & Social Isolation
Hearing loss can contribute to depression, loneliness, and social withdrawal.⁵
5. Tinnitus
Often linked to hearing loss and may affect sleep, concentration, and emotional well-being. Pre-existing tinnitus is associated with a 68% increased risk of developing early-onset dementia.⁶
6. Sound Sensitivity (Hyperacusis)
Heightened sensitivity to everyday sounds that may require audiologic management. About 40% of people with tinnitus have hyperacusis, which can be successfully treated with Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).⁷
7. Under-Recognition
Many patients delay care for years; only about 20% of PCPs routinely screen for hearing loss.⁸
8. Improved Quality of Life
Recent studies show hearing aids and cochlear implants are associated with improved social outcomes for adults with hearing loss, including less anxiety and fewer depressive symptoms.⁹
9. Prevention of Auditory Deprivation
Early intervention is key to retaining speech processing and preserving cognitive health.¹⁰
10. Reduced Healthcare Costs & Wait Times
Starting with audiology saves your patients time and money — typical savings are $100–$400 for an initial consultation with a hearing test.¹¹
Refer to Sound Relief When Patients:
Are being evaluated for memory or cognitive concerns
Report ringing, buzzing, or phantom sounds (tinnitus)
Report sensitivity or discomfort to everyday sounds (hyperacusis)
Experience social withdrawal, depression, or communication frustration
Have difficulty hearing in noise or group conversations
Frequently ask for repetition or say, “People mumble”
Are age 60+ and have not had a hearing test or routine hearing tests
Family members or loved ones express concern about hearing or cognition
Refer to Sound Relief When Patients:
Are being evaluated for memory or cognitive concerns
Report ringing, buzzing, or phantom sounds (tinnitus)
Report sensitivity or discomfort to everyday sounds (hyperacusis)
Experience social withdrawal, depression, or communication frustration
Have difficulty hearing in noise or group conversations
Frequently ask for repetition or say, “People mumble”
Are age 60+ and have not had a hearing test or routine hearing tests
Family members or loved ones express concern about hearing or cognition
Refer to Sound Relief When Patients:
Are being evaluated for memory or cognitive concerns
Report ringing, buzzing, or phantom sounds (tinnitus)
Report sensitivity or discomfort to everyday sounds (hyperacusis)
Experience social withdrawal, depression, or communication frustration
Have difficulty hearing in noise or group conversations
Frequently ask for repetition or say, “People mumble”
Are age 60+ and have not had a hearing test or routine hearing tests
Family members or loved ones express concern about hearing or cognition
Refer a Patient
We value collaboration with healthcare professionals like you. To refer a patient to us for tinnitus and hearing care, please follow these steps:
Download our referral form.
Complete the form with the patient's details and specific auditory health concerns.
Send the form via email or fax to the clinic nearest to you. Contact details are provided on the form for your convenience.
Refer a Patient
We value collaboration with healthcare professionals like you. To refer a patient to us for tinnitus and hearing care, please follow these steps:
Download our referral form.
Complete the form with the patient's details and specific auditory health concerns.
Send the form via email or fax to the clinic nearest to you. Contact details are provided on the form for your convenience.
Refer a Patient
We value collaboration with healthcare professionals like you. To refer a patient to us for tinnitus and hearing care, please follow these steps:
Download our referral form.
Complete the form with the patient's details and specific auditory health concerns.
Send the form via email or fax to the clinic nearest to you. Contact details are provided on the form for your convenience.
Schedule a Zoom Call
For healthcare professionals looking to understand more about our services or discuss specific cases, we offer one-on-one Zoom consultations.
To book a call:
Choose a convenient time for your call and book via our website.
Provide your contact information and agenda for the meeting.
You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
Schedule a Zoom Call
For healthcare professionals looking to understand more about our services or discuss specific cases, we offer one-on-one Zoom consultations.
To book a call:
Choose a convenient time for your call and book via our website.
Provide your contact information and agenda for the meeting.
You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
Schedule a Zoom Call
For healthcare professionals looking to understand more about our services or discuss specific cases, we offer one-on-one Zoom consultations.
To book a call:
Choose a convenient time for your call and book via our website.
Provide your contact information and agenda for the meeting.
You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
References
Lin, F. R., & Ferrucci, L. (2012). Hearing loss and falls among older adults in the United States. Archives of Internal Medicine, 172(4), 369–371. https://doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2011.728
Livingston, G., et al. (2024). Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission. The Lancet, 404(10452), 572–628. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01296-0
Yeo, B. S. Y., et al. (2025). Hearing loss and falls: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 151(5), 485–494. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2025.0056
Genther, D. J., et al. (2013). Association of hearing loss with hospitalization and burden of disease in older adults. JAMA, 309(22), 2322–2324. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2013.5912
Lin, F. R., & Albert, M. (2014). Hearing loss and dementia — who is listening? Aging & Mental Health, 18(6), 671–673. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4075051/
Cheng, Y.-F., et al. (2021). Risk of early-onset dementia among persons with tinnitus: A retrospective case-control study. Scientific Reports, 11, Article 13399. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92802-y
Henry, J. A. (2022). Sound therapy to reduce auditory gain for hyperacusis and tinnitus. American Journal of Audiology, 31(4), 1067–1077. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJA-22-00127
Vitale, T. N. (2019). Screening for hearing loss: Physician attitudes and practice [Doctoral dissertation, CUNY Graduate Center]. CUNY Academic Works. https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/3169/
Hori, K., et al. (2025). Social outcomes among adults with hearing aids and cochlear implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 151(8), 806–816. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2025.1777
Kaitiaria, R., et al. (2022). Outcomes from 7 years of a direct-to-audiology referral pathway. Irish Journal of Medical Science, 192(3), 1341–1347. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-022-03145-0
Johns Hopkins University of Medicine. (n.d.). Hearing aids can slow rate of cognitive decline by nearly half. Johns Hopkins Giving. https://giving.jhu.edu/story/hearing-aids
