Your Hearing Aid Center and Auditory Processing Specialist Near Austin
Looking for a hearing aid center near Austin, a thorough hearing test or hearing exam, or an auditory processing specialist near you? Austin has no shortage of clinics, but many operate on a high-volume model: quick appointments, limited time with the audiologist, and hearing aid recommendations driven by manufacturer partnerships rather than your needs. Golden Ears Audiology offers a deliberate alternative.
Located in Lakeway just off RR 620, easily accessible from Westlake, the 360 corridor, and West Austin, Dr. Sonia Penaroza, Au.D. leads a practice focused on unrushed visits and clinical accuracy: whether you need a hearing test for hearing loss, audiology hearing aids with verification, help with tinnitus or hearing aids for tinnitus, or an auditory processing disorder test. Every visit is with the same doctor of audiology, every hearing aid fitting is verified with real-ear measurements, and every plan is tied to your lifestyle—not a sales quota.
We also serve patients searching for an audiologist near Westlake or West Lake Hills and families across Central Texas who want the same doctor-led model in one consistent location.
Why Austin Patients Choose Golden Ears
Evidence-Based, Not Sales-Based
We don't carry one brand and push it on everyone. Dr. Penaroza selects from six leading manufacturers (Widex, Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey, and Signia) based on your audiogram, lifestyle, dexterity, and personal preferences. The recommendation is always clinical, never commercial.
Focused on Brain Health
Hearing isn't just about your ears; it's about your brain. Untreated hearing loss is the single largest modifiable risk factor for dementia. Our approach to hearing care is built around the hearing-brain connection, using diagnostics like speech-in-noise testing to understand how well your brain is processing sound, not just detecting it.
Comprehensive Tinnitus Care
For the thousands of Austin residents dealing with tinnitus, we offer a full spectrum of treatment options including Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, Oto digital therapy, sound therapy, and hearing aid-based tinnitus management.
Auditory Processing Expertise
We are one of the few practices in the Austin area offering comprehensive auditory processing evaluations and treatment for both children and adults, critical for patients who "hear fine" on standard tests but struggle to understand speech in real-world conditions.
Our Full Range of Services
Hearing Evaluations
Diagnostic hearing tests and speech-in-noise assessment
Hearing Aids
Independent selection from six leading manufacturers
Fitting & Verification
Real-ear measurement and precise programming
Repairs & Service
Maintenance and repair for all major brands
Tinnitus Treatment
TRT, sound therapy, and device-based management
Tinnitus Evaluation
Comprehensive tinnitus assessment and diagnosis
APD Evaluation
Auditory processing disorder testing for children and adults
APD Treatment
Individualized treatment plans for auditory processing
Pediatric Audiology
Hearing care for children of all ages
Hearing Protection
Custom earplugs and hearing conservation
Concierge Home Visits
In-home audiology for eligible patients
Free Hearing Screening
Quick online screening from your phone or computer
Common questions (Austin & West Austin patients)
A full hearing examination goes beyond a quick retail hearing aid test: it combines auditory testing in quiet and noise with interpretation of your history and goals. That is what determines whether hearing aids are appropriate and how they should be programmed—rather than a one-size-fits-all device sale.
Many people get meaningful relief when amplification reduces the contrast between tinnitus and everyday sound; others need layered strategies (counseling, sound therapy, or TRT). If you notice ringing, humming, or high-pitched noise in one or both ears, the first step is a proper audiology workup—not guessing at over-the-counter devices.
Yes. In adults, auditory processing disorder often looks like “I hear fine on tests but I can’t keep up in restaurants or meetings.” We offer testing and treatment planning when those patterns show up—whether or not you also use hearing aids.
Easy Access from West Austin
Our Lakeway office offers full-service audiology—hearing tests, hearing aid fitting, and more—at 1008 Ranch Rd 620 S, Suite 203, Lakeway TX 78734. From Westlake or the 360 corridor, take Bee Caves Road (RR 2244) west to RR 620 South, typically a 15–20 minute drive with free parking on site. For patients coming from central Austin, it's a scenic drive away from the congestion of downtown clinics.
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm | Saturday by appointment only
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