Sophisticated Hearing has been a leader in audiological care in Bergen County for nearly 20 years, and its recent expansion into Ridgewood, NJ, has been a welcome addition to the community. Founded in 2005 by Dr. Ann Marie Olson, the practice has now opened a brand new, spacious, modern, and handicap accessible office in Ridgewood, NJ. This move has allowed Dr. Olson and her team to serve a broader patient population with state-of-the-art hearing solutions.
Dr. Ann Marie Olson and Dr. Donna Szabo are the experienced Doctors of Audiology at Sophisticated Hearing. They offer a comprehensive range of audiology services, including hearing testing and evaluations, tinnitus counseling and management, and new hearing aid sales as well as hearing aid service and repair. Their patient-centered, unrushed approach ensures that each individual patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique hearing care needs.
One of the distinguishing features of Sophisticated Hearing is its expertise in both traditional and extended-wear hearing aids. Dr. Szabo was one of the first audiologists in the country to work with Lyric, the only extended-wear hearing solution on the market today. Additionally, Sophisticated Hearing works closely with the six leading hearing aid manufacturers in the world to offer a wide variety of hearing instrument solutions to their patients. This underscores the practice’s commitment to offering cutting-edge hearing solutions to all their patients.
While Sophisticated Hearing is dedicated to improving auditory health throughout the year, May’s Better Hearing Month provides an opportunity to further emphasize the importance of hearing wellness. Raising awareness about hearing loss prevention and treatment remains a top priority, with the team encouraging proactive annual hearing care for all patients.
"The first step I recommend to everyone is to have a baseline hearing evaluation," says Dr. Olson, "Even if you believe your hearing is normal, annual testing is crucial. Hearing loss often develops gradually and can go unnoticed until it significantly impacts daily life."
Dr. Olson also highlights the importance of consistent hearing aid use for those who require them. Wearing hearing aids regularly helps maintain auditory processing in the brain, allowing patients to continue recognizing environmental and conversational sounds effectively.
At its core, Sophisticated Hearing is dedicated to supporting patients through every stage of their auditory health journey, with a strong emphasis on comfort and individualized care.
"Hearing loss is deeply personal and can be an emotional challenge," Dr. Olson explains, "Accepting hearing difficulties can be difficult, which is why creating a supportive, understanding environment is so important. Every patient’s experience is unique, and we tailor our approach to their specific needs."
The motto at Sophisticated Hearing is: ‘When you are Ready to Hear, We are Ready to Help’. The smiles and gratitude they receive from their patients serve as a lasting reward—one that continues well beyond “Better Hearing Month”.
To make an appointment or get more information, go to Sophisticated Hearing’s website sophisticatedhearing.com or call 551-525-3990.
The motto at Sophisticated Hearing is: “When you are Ready to Hear, We are Ready to Help”.