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Top Audiologists Serving Kansas & Missouri

Associated Audiologists is the leader in audiologic care for hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders in the Kansas City area.

Owned and operated by Tim Steele, Ph.D., President and CEO, the practice was established nearly 40 years ago.

Today, Associated Audiologists has grown to include more doctoral-level audiologists than any other practice in the Kansas City metro, and eight convenient locations with an expert team of audiology professionals ready to serve you.

Seeing one of our audiologists ensures you receive professional, personalized care tailored to your specific hearing needs, improving your hearing and overall quality of life.

So whether you're experiencing hearing loss, have a ringing in your ears, need hearing aids, or anything in between, Associated Audiologists is the trusted choice for those seeking expert hearing healthcare services in the Kansas City area.

Mitch Holthus

“Dr. Steele used his science to pinpoint my exact hearing loss. He was so empathetic, so thorough. He treats each person as an individual. Your situation is different from mine, but he can help us both.”

Kansas City Chiefs Broadcaster and Hearing Aid Patient

Steve Crusinberry

A shooting accident triggered bothersome tinnitus for 59-year-old Steve Crusinberry. Associated Audiologists helped Steve learn to manage his tinnitus using ear-level sound generators, daily meditation, journaling and concentration exercises. Now he’s “Steve 2.0” and living his best life!

Tinnitus Patient

Real Patient Reviews

“The practice is adhering to all COVID protocols which I appreciate. The staff are all very nice to work with.”

- Loretta Nemechek

Real Patient Reviews

“My Dr. referred me to Dr. Smittkamp. She fitted me with hearing aids with the tinnitus technology. It’s still new, but it’s been life altering! It’s working. I’m telling everyone, STOP suffering!”

- RM

Real Patient Reviews

“We appreciate Dr. Nissen and our many years as his client. We often say that we are very happy to have been referred to him. We always receive excellent care, and we appreciate Cindy too.”

- PB

Real Patient Reviews

“Great COVID protocols. I felt safe and secure during my visit. Dr. Hopkins-Williams as always was thorough, professional and personable.”

- Ken Sabatini

Real Patient Reviews

“Dr. York was extremely patient and took the time to listen. My grandpa is hearing so much better now.”

- Sarah Storm

Randi Cole

“Don’t be embarrassed, don’t be shy, and don’t wait. Don’t wait!”

2019 Mrs. Kansas United States

Real Patient Reviews

“I was greeted very warmly. The process was smooth. The audiologist was honest with me and I respected that. Great experience!”

- Dale L.

Read the Latest From Associated Audiologists:

Don’t leave your hearing health up to luck! Schedule your screening today.

Most of us know how often we should take our car in for an oil change or have preventative health tests, like mammograms or colonoscopies. But you may not realize that hearing tests are an important part of your “routine maintenance” schedule. While there’s not a set guideline for when to begin having your hearing checked, Associated Audiologists recommends thatRead More “Don’t leave your hearing health up to luck! Schedule your screening today.”

Spring cleaning for your hearing aids and headphones: How to keep your in-ear technology clean and dry

Pop quiz: what do older hearing aid users and teenagers have in common? They both need to clean their in-ear technology! Whether you’re an avid AirPod user or rocking the latest in hearing aid technology, keeping your devices clean and dry is critical to extending their life and ensuring good ear health. A recent article in Wired magazine cuts toRead More “Spring cleaning for your hearing aids and headphones: How to keep your in-ear technology clean and dry”

Tips for Tackling Tinnitus

Did you ring in the New Year…and still have that irritating ringing in your ears months later? You could be one of the 50 million Americans who experiences tinnitus, a perception of ringing, buzzing or humming sounds when there is no sound present. Any type of disruption in your body’s sound processing — such as hearing loss, a head injury,Read More “Tips for Tackling Tinnitus”