Amy Sarow, Au.D.

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Advisory Board Member

2023

Audiologist

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Dr. Amy Sarow is a board-certified audiologist practicing in an outpatient care setting in Southfield, Michigan. She holds a doctoral degree in audiology from the University of Iowa. During her residency at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Sarow was inspired by the three-tiered, patient-centered approach, incorporating clinical work, teaching and research. In addition to her clinical work, she promotes hearing health care and patient education in digital media outlets, podcasts and publications. Her work has been featured in KevinMD, Healthy Hearing, Authority Magazine and the Phonak Audiology blog. Dr. Sarow contracts with online marketplace Soundly to support consumers in their hearing health care journey with helpful content and useful resources.

Dr. Amy Sarow is a board-certified audiologist practicing in an outpatient care setting in Southfield, Michigan. She holds a doctoral degree in audiology from the University of Iowa. During her residency at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Sarow was inspired by the three-tiered, patient-centered approach, incorporating clinical work, teaching and research. In addition to her clinical work ....Read More

Board Certifications and Training

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
  • Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Audiology Externship Program

Education

  • Central Michigan University (B.S. German)
  • Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
  • Central Michigan University (Post Baccalaureate, Communication Sciences and Disorders)
  • University of Iowa (M.A. Speech Pathology and Audiology, Doctor of Audiology)

Achievements

  • 11th CMU Summit on US-China Innovation, Panelist, Carnegie Mellon University, 2022
  • University of Iowa Sound Awareness For Everyone, Graduate Student Clinician, 2018-2020
  • Kirkwood Community College Community Outreach, Guest Speaker, 2019
  • Walgreens Hearing Aids: Are They Worth It?

    One in three U.S. adults at least 65 years old has some degree of hearing loss, yet only roughly 30% of people over 70 who could benefit from a hearing aid use one, according to the National Institute on Deafness...
  • New To Hearing Aids? 10 Tips To Make Your Adjustment Smoother

    Among adults at least 70 years old with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30%) have ever used them, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Meanwhile, even fewer...
  • A Guide To The Best iPhone-Compatible Hearing Aids

    Nearly half of the 300 million people in the U.S. who use a smartphone are iPhone users, according to Statista. Considering an estimated 30 million people in the U.S. ages 12 years and older have hearing loss, per the National...
  • The Growing Case For Hearing Aids As A Defense Against Dementia

    Researchers have long suspected hearing and brain health are inextricably linked. Now, there may be new data to support that theory. A 2023 study in The Lancet finds hearing aid use can significantly reduce the risk of dementia, reaffirming the...
  • A Guide To Hearing Aid Accessories

    About 37 million U.S. adults have some degree of hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. If you have hearing loss, an audiologist or hearing care professional might recommend hearing aids to help improve...
  • CBD For Tinnitus: Does It Work?

    Tinnitus, a term typically used to describe a ringing sensation in the ears, occurs in about 10% of U.S. adults, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Often a symptom of another health condition, tinnitus can...
  • Oticon More Hearing Aids Review

  • Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa): Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

    When you duck your head underwater and end up with excess water retention in your ears, it may trigger an inflammatory response that could turn into an infection known as swimmer’s ear, or otitis externa. Here’s what you need to...
  • What Is High-Frequency Hearing Loss?

    About 15% of U.S. adults report having some difficulty hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Many older adults with age-related hearing loss experience high-frequency hearing loss specifically. If you frequently struggle to understand the...
  • Pulsatile Tinnitus: Symptoms, Causes And Treatments

    Tinnitus is an incredibly common hearing impairment, affecting up to 75% of adults at least once in their lives. Often manifesting as loud ringing in the ears, tinnitus can be diagnosed as pulsatile or non-pulsatile. Less than 10% of affected...
  • Lucid Hearing Review

  • How Much Do Cochlear Implants Cost?

    Approximately 48 million Americans live with some degree of hearing loss. While cochlear implants, surgically implanted electronic devices, were previously reserved for people with severe to profound hearing loss in both ears, now expanded eligibility criteria means that more people...
  • TruHearing Review

  • Hearing Loss Prevention: Expert Tips For Optimizing Your Hearing Health

    Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Approximately 13% of U.S. adults report having some trouble hearing, and that percentage more than doubles for...
  • Tinnitus Hearing Aids: Features, Costs And More

    Tinnitus is a common symptom affecting roughly 10% of U.S. adults each year, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Tinnitus can inhibit a person’s quality of life, but finding the appropriate hearing aids are one...
  • Costco Hearing Aids Review (2023)

Health Philosophy

“Hearing loss is an invisible disability, but its effects have an impact on an individual's mental and physical health, cognitive function, well-being, and even financial health. I strive to share information that will improve the health care landscape and do the most good for all patients.”