Information about Hearing and Speech Services at PearceMD
We are so proud to offer ancillary services to help your ENT patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care! Dr. Jenna and Kate are both in-network with the same insurance plans as Dr. Pearce and Gillian Croteau.
Referrals
Not required, and can be sent to the same NPI and fax numbers as PearceMD patients
Location of Services
Does a referral need to already be a patient at PearceMD?
No! We welcome any new patients for speech and hearing services, including those already seen by another ENT clinic
Audiology Services
Jenna Palazzolo, CCC-A, Au.D.
We’re so happy to welcome Dr. Jenna Palazzolo, a dedicated audiologist with nearly a decade of experience helping patients hear and connect better with the world around them. Since 2015, Dr. Palazzolo has been passionate about improving her patients' quality of life by fostering meaningful communication and strengthening relationships.
Dr. Palazzolo specializes in hearing aids, tinnitus management, and aural rehabilitation, offering personalized care tailored to each individual's unique needs. Whether you're seeking advanced solutions for hearing loss, relief from tinnitus, or strategies to enhance your auditory skills, Dr. Palazzolo is committed to guiding you on your journey to better hearing.
Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations
- Full diagnostic hearing tests for patients of all ages (9mos-100+ years)
- Pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tympanometry
Hearing Aid Services
- Comprehensive hearing aid evaluations, fitting, and counseling
- Customization of hearing aids through use of
Real-Ear Measurements (REM) to suit patient preferences and needs
- Ongoing hearing aid maintenance and repair services
Eustachian Tube Testing
Your eustachian tubes (ETs) are more complex than you might realize, which is why we offer specialized testing to learn about your ET in various scenarios, to see if they are working well
Harmonious Family Relationships
"You mumble." "He can't hear me." "She doesn't listen." "What did you say??" "His dad was as deaf as a doorknob but he thinks he can hear just fine!"
- If any of these sound remotely familiar, come get your ears and hearing checked to obtain actual, objective data! Whether you tell anyone the results is up to you!
Tinnitus Management
-Tin-EYE-tus, tin-IT-us... it doesn't matter how you say it, ringing in the ear(s) is a frustrating condition!
- Tinnitus can be due to many factors, often multiple at the same time, and hearing loss is only one! Let us help figure out why you have ringing and possible solutions.
- We offer Tinnitus Management
Custom Ear Protection Solutions
- Custom ear molds for hearing protection (e.g., for musicians, construction workers, swimmers)
- Sleep earplugs, swim plugs, and noise-canceling ear protection
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Speech & Swallowing Therapy
Kate Rolfson, CCC-SLP
PearceMD is proud to welcome Kate, a skilled speech language pathologist with over 12 years of experience practicing in the medical field. Her areas of interest include voice, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. She is a certified Interactive Metronome provider, as well as certified Speak Out! provider. Kate believes that the most important part of her job is helping patients and their families understand the communication or swallowing disorder they are experiencing so she can better support them in making decisions and achieving their therapy goals. Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband and children in the great Maine outdoors.
Speech Services Offered
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Cognitive Evaluation and Treatment
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Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment
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Clinical Voice Evaluations
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Aphasia Evaluation and Treatment
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction Evaluation and Treatment
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Clinical Swallow Assessment and Treatment
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Voice Disorder (Muscle Tension Dysphonia) Treatment
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Specialized Voice Therapy for Parkinson's Disease