“My entire experience at Bridgewater has been exceptional to say the least. Appointments are kept promptly, and the staff is beyond reproach in their professionalism and courtesy. You could not ask for a better experience! As I said, they are kind, courteous, and impeccably professional. Not to mention the fantastic results! It is marvelous to be able to hear like I could when I was 20 again. I absolutely love my new hearing device. It is easy to wear and very unnoticeable. The technology is top-of-the line, believe me. Love it, love it, love it! Thanks Dr. Baerman and staff. You guys are the greatest!”
~ James N.
Welcome to Bridgewater Balance & Hearing
We are now a provider of ADHEAR!
Learn MoreA Letter from Sally Baerman
Why do I love Bridgewater?
I envisioned Bridgewater several years ago; a place where people could come, and receive, extraordinary hearing health care and personal service. I have been blessed that Bridgewater has become so much more.
I love Bridgewater because there is no greater satisfaction to me, or my team, that when a patient leaves Bridgewater they are experiencing an improved quality of life. Whether the patient was referred for balance testing and are apprehensive about the long scary name of the tests (Electrocochleography, Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials, etc.), or the individual with hearing loss that needs amplification, we develop a trust with them and know that we will do our very best to help them.
I love walking in every morning and being cheerfully greeted by my staff and exchanging small talk as to how our evening or weekends were. Looking at the schedule and getting excited to see a patient I have not seen in months or a new patient for a procedure that will allow me to put the audiological or vestibular puzzle together. Discussing a difficult case with my audiologists invokes the student in me.
But most of all, it is having the time to listen to my patients and address their concerns with compassion and real life solutions. The success of a day is when a patient conveys to Bridgewater that what we have done made a positive difference in their lives.
There is no greater joy to Bridgewater, that when we fit a patient with hearing instruments and they return for follow-ups, they are so elated with their ability to communicate more effectively with their family members. They are able to hear the bird’s sing, their grandchildren, and the preacher at their place of worship.
I have been blessed to find a career that I am passionate about and patients and coworkers who inspire me everyday. I believe that my work is a reflection of God’s will and what we do at Bridgewater brings a greater goodness to our world.
We hope that we can help you or your loved one.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sally Baerman
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
~ Steve Prefontaine
Services at Bridgewater
Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnostic Hearing & Balance Evaluations
- Tinnitus Therapy
- Hearing Aids
- Home Visits
- Tympanometry
- Central Auditory Processing Evaluations
- Electrocochleography (EcochG)
- Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Testing (VEMP)
- Otoacoustic Emission Testing
- Auditory Brainstem Response
- Videonystagmography (VNG)
- Specialty & Musician Earplugs
- Newborn Hearing Screenings
- Cochlear Implant Evaluations
- ... and more!
Recognition
We are proud to have been awarded Best of Knoxville 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 in the category of health & medicine as well as the Patients' Choice Award 2016!
Bridgewater Speech & Hearing has been recognized as one of the top Knoxville Audiology practices.
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2021 Best of Knoxville Award
Bridgewater Balance & Hearing Received the 2021 Best of Knoxville Award. Read about it here!
Insurance
Bridgewater is a provider of major medical insurance to include TennCare and Medicare. We will work with you and your insurance company to ensure you are receiving your maximum benefit.
Why We Partner with The HearStrong Foundation
Bridgewater Balance & Hearing is a proud partner of the HearStrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping people get the hearing care they need. 80% of people who have hearing loss let it go untreated. HearStrong aims to close this gap by tackling common barriers to care such as social stigmas, financial difficulties, lack of awareness and resources, and more.
HearStrong’s Efforts Include:
- Sharing the stories of remarkable people with hearing loss
- Connecting people with hearing loss to providers who can help them
- Gifting hearing aids to those in need
As a practice dedicated to helping everyone get the hearing care they deserve, HearStrong’s mission is very important to us. Together we can shatter stigmas and change the face of hearing loss!
Learn More!Preferred Provider of the NFL Players Association
Bridgewater Balance & Hearing is a preferred hearing care provider for the NFL Players Association Professional Athletes Foundation. Through this partnership, the PAF aims to bring better hearing to former professional athletes and their fans across the nation. Together, we spread awareness, help players in need of hearing care, and collected data on the connection between hearing loss and professional football.
What's New in the World of Hearing Health?
Hearing Loss and Dementia: How are they connected?
05/01/2023
Hearing loss is something that can happen to all people of all ages and impacts everyone differently. Learn how hearing loss and dementia are related here.
Better Hearing & Speech Month
04/01/2023
For over 50 years, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has put on a month-long event to raise awareness for hearing and speech issues. Learn more here!
Seasonal Allergies and Hearing
03/01/2023
As the weather starts to change, you may be noticing an uptick in pesky seasonal allergy symptoms. Learn how seasonal allergies can affect your hearing today!
Hearing Aid Styles
02/01/2022
There are a variety of different brands and technologies that can help you to treat specific concerns, but there are a few main styles available.
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