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Most people assume a hearing test is a hearing test. You sit in a booth, raise your hand when you hear a beep, and walk out with a number on a chart. But if you’ve been noticing changes in how well you follow conversations, finding yourself exhausted after social situations, or struggling to keep up in noisy environments, a standard screening often doesn’t tell the whole story. At NeuroHear, we think that’s a problem worth solving.

Serving Fair Haven, Little Silver, and the surrounding communities throughout Monmouth County from our Red Bank location, NeuroHear was built around a perspective that shapes everything we do: hearing is fundamentally a brain health issue, not just an ear problem. That distinction changes how we evaluate, how we interpret results, and how we approach care for every patient who walks through our doors. 

Whether you’ve had concerns for a while or you simply want a clear and thorough picture of where your hearing health stands right now, a comprehensive hearing evaluation here gives you exactly that. Call us at (732) 605-4819 or schedule a consultation online to get started.

Audiology Services Rooted in Neuroscience

NeuroHear was founded by Dr. Ina Selita, Au.D., a licensed Doctor of Audiology whose career bridges clinical practice and neuroscience research in a way that is genuinely rare in a private audiology setting. Before establishing NeuroHear in Red Bank, New Jersey, Dr. Selita studied how the auditory cortex contributes to learning and adaptation at NYU School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University. Her research has been published in the Journal of Neurophysiology and presented at the Society for Neuroscience and the Association for Research in Otolaryngology.

She also completed clinical training at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Selita is also a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and holds her Au.D. from the CUNY Graduate Center. That foundation informs everything at NeuroHear, from how we evaluate your ears to how we interpret what those results mean for your cognitive sharpness and long-term quality of life.

What a Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation Actually Involves

A comprehensive hearing test at NeuroHear is structured around the practice’s proprietary Vitality Plan, a multi-layered diagnostic program designed to evaluate your full auditory picture. This is not a quick screening. It is a thorough assessment that helps us understand not just whether you have hearing loss, but how your auditory system is functioning at every level.

The evaluation typically includes:

  • Middle ear assessment to evaluate how well sound travels through the ear canal and eardrum
  • Otoacoustic emissions testing to assess the health of the inner ear hair cells
  • Speech-in-noise testing to understand how well you follow conversations in real-world conditions, like background noise
  • Auditory processing evaluations to examine how the brain interprets sound
  • Cognitive screening to identify any connections between your hearing and overall brain health
  • Real ear measurements if hearing aids are being considered as part of your treatment plan
  • Balance system screening when symptoms suggest vestibular involvement

This comprehensive care model allows Dr. Selita and our team to develop personalized care and treatment plans based on your unique hearing needs, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation?

You may be a good candidate for a comprehensive hearing evaluation if you’ve noticed any of the following:

  • Difficulty following conversations, especially in background noise
  • Asking people to repeat themselves more frequently
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears, known as tinnitus
  • Feeling mentally fatigued after listening in group settings
  • Balance problems or unexplained dizziness
  • Hearing problems that seem to affect your focus or memory
  • A history of noise exposure or ear-related symptoms

You are also a good candidate simply because you are proactive about your health. Many patients who visit NeuroHear have no obvious symptoms. They come because they understand that better hearing supports better brain performance, and they want a baseline evaluation before symptoms develop. 

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your first appointment at NeuroHear is designed to be thorough, unhurried, and deeply informative. When you arrive at our office, you’ll begin with a conversation about your hearing history, lifestyle, and any symptoms you’ve been experiencing. Dr. Selita will take time to understand the full picture before any diagnostic testing begins.

The evaluation itself typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes. Most patients find the entire process comfortable and straightforward. There is no discomfort involved in standard audiometric testing. After your evaluation, Dr. Selita will walk you through your results in detail, explaining what each finding means and how it connects to your broader health. Patient education is central to the NeuroHear experience. You will leave understanding your ears, not just holding a printout.

If hearing aids or cochlear implants are identified as part of a recommended path forward, that conversation happens within the context of your complete diagnostic findings. Aid fittings and ongoing support are built into the Vitality Plan so that your care continues well beyond the initial appointment.

Hearing Healthcare for Fair Haven, Little Silver, and Surrounding Communities

NeuroHear’s Red Bank office is conveniently located for patients throughout Fair Haven, Little Silver, and the broader Monmouth County region. We regularly see patients from Rumson, Shrewsbury, Tinton Falls, and Middletown, all communities within a short drive of our office. Our location near the heart of downtown Red Bank makes it easy to build hearing care into your regular routine.

What sets NeuroHear apart from other audiology services in New Jersey is not simply geography. It is the clinical philosophy that Dr. Selita has built the practice around. Hearing health is treated here as an investment in your cognitive performance and independence, not as a reaction to a problem you’ve already let go too long. We also offer second opinion services for patients who have been evaluated elsewhere and want a more comprehensive perspective on their diagnosis or treatment plan.

NeuroHear is the only audiology practice in this area that integrates neuroscience research directly into its clinical model. That depth of expertise and personalized care is what brings patients from across Monmouth County through our door, and what keeps them coming back as their hearing needs evolve.

Hearing Aids and Hearing Devices at NeuroHear

When hearing aids are part of the recommended path forward, NeuroHear approaches them as an enrollment in a hearing optimization program, not a transaction. Hearing technology is selected based on your specific audiogram, lifestyle, and cognitive goals. Aid fittings are verified using real ear measurements to ensure the hearing devices are actually performing the way you require.

For patients with severe hearing loss who may not benefit adequately from conventional hearing aids, Dr. Selita will discuss whether cochlear implants or other advanced options may be appropriate. This full range of diagnostic and treatment capabilities allows NeuroHear to serve patients across the entire spectrum of hearing loss, from mild difficulty in background noise to profound hearing loss requiring more advanced intervention.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

Your hearing shapes how you think, how you connect, and how you engage with the world around you. A comprehensive hearing evaluation at NeuroHear gives you a clear, science-backed picture of where you stand, and a personalized plan for what comes next. Patients throughout Fair Haven, Little Silver, and Monmouth County trust Dr. Ina Selita, Au.D. for the kind of expert care and clinical competence that only comes from a practice built at the intersection of audiology and neuroscience.

Call us at (732) 605-4819 or contact us online to schedule your evaluation today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations in Fair Haven & Little Silver, NJ

What is included in a comprehensive hearing evaluation at NeuroHear?

A comprehensive hearing evaluation at NeuroHear includes middle ear assessment, otoacoustic emissions testing, speech-in-noise testing, auditory processing evaluations, cognitive screening, and real ear measurements when applicable. The goal is to understand how your entire auditory system is functioning, not just whether you have detectable hearing loss. Dr. Ina Selita reviews every result with you in detail, so you leave with a full understanding of your hearing health. Schedule your evaluation online or call (732) 605-4819.

How is NeuroHear’s hearing test different from a standard screening?

A standard hearing screening typically checks whether you can detect tones at certain volumes. NeuroHear’s comprehensive hearing test is a full diagnostic evaluation that assesses the health of your inner ear, middle ear, auditory processing, speech clarity in noise, and relevant cognitive factors. This level of diagnostic testing provides a far more complete picture of how your hearing and brain are working together. I

Do I need a referral to schedule a comprehensive hearing evaluation in Fair Haven or Little Silver?

No referral is required to schedule an audiology evaluation at NeuroHear. Patients can contact our office directly to set up an appointment. 

How long does a comprehensive hearing evaluation take?

Most comprehensive hearing evaluations at NeuroHear take between 60 and 90 minutes. This includes your intake conversation, the full diagnostic testing process, and a detailed review of your results with Dr. Selita. We do not rush the evaluation or the patient education component, because understanding your results is as important as gathering them.

Can a comprehensive hearing evaluation detect tinnitus?

A comprehensive hearing evaluation can help identify patterns associated with tinnitus and assess the auditory function of patients who experience ringing or buzzing in the ears. While tinnitus has multiple potential contributing factors, the diagnostic information gathered during an evaluation provides meaningful context for developing a treatment plan. 

Does NeuroHear offer cochlear implant evaluations?

Yes. For patients with severe hearing loss who may not benefit adequately from conventional hearing aids, Dr.  Selita can evaluate whether cochlear implants may be an appropriate next step.

How does hearing loss connect to brain health?

Research suggests that untreated hearing loss may be associated with increased cognitive load and, over time, changes in auditory brain function. NeuroHear’s approach to audiology is built around the understanding that hearing is fundamentally a brain health issue. Dr. Selita’s background in neuroscience research at NYU School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University directly informs how NeuroHear evaluates and addresses hearing loss in the context of long-term cognitive health. 

Does NeuroHear provide second-opinion services for patients who have been evaluated elsewhere?

Yes. NeuroHear welcomes patients who have been seen by other providers and want a more comprehensive evaluation or a second perspective on their diagnosis or treatment plan. Our office serves patients from Fair Haven, Little Silver, Rumson, Shrewsbury, and throughout the Monmouth County area who are looking for a deeper level of expertise and personalized care. Call (732) 605-4819 to discuss your situation.

How do I schedule a comprehensive hearing evaluation near Fair Haven or Little Silver, NJ?

You can schedule your evaluation by calling our Red Bank office at (732) 605-4819 or by visiting our contact page online. We also offer a free 10-minute introductory call with Dr. Selita for patients who want to talk through their concerns before booking a full appointment.

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Dr. Ina Selita is a licensed Doctor of Audiology and the founder of NeuroHear. With a background in neuroscience research at NYU and Johns Hopkins, she integrates brain-based insights into hearing care to support long-term communication and cognitive health. Her work has been published in the Journal of Neurophysiology and presented at major international conferences. Dr. Selita’s approach combines advanced diagnostics, patient education, and compassionate care to help individuals and families stay connected through every stage of life.

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