# @mama.hu.hears on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C9U7Fr5sQ7s
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20562656-mamahuhears-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-07-12T15:01:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Michelle Hu•Hard of Hearing•Audiologist (@mama.hu.hears) — https://gondola.cc/mama.hu.hears

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👂🏼Picking an audiologist can be overwhelming and stressful, but these 6 tips will help to make it easier!

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💕Proximity to home or work.

➡️No one wants to be stuck in traffic or late to an appointment!

💕Is this clinic or provider in my insurance network?

➡️Out of network provider costs can add up quickly and get expensive.

💕Reach out to your community to see if anyone has recommendations.

➡️I love when I talk to someone who has had a great experience with a provider.

➡️Almost like an instant trust and comfort!

💕Does the provider share similar philosophies with me?

➡️Do they have an aggressive approach or “wait and see”?

➡️Personally, I like to have someone who lets me make the ultimate decisions but will be assertive when appropriate.

💕Do they seem knowledgeable and ask me questions in order to find out
more? Do they think aloud?

💕I love creating a partnership so that we can work TOGETHER to reach the best solutions/scenarios.

💕Meet them and trust your gut.

➡️I would never want to feel uncomfortable asking questions or dread their reactions to a request I may make.

Do you have more tips? Please share them below ⏬ Let's open up this conversation.

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