Lubbock
Professional Referral Partnerships
Timely Scheduling and Coordinated Hearing Care for Your Patients
At The Hearing Doctor, we treat your referrals as a clinical priority rather than a queue. We review every referral daily to ensure your patients receive timely evaluations and coordinated follow-up care.
Referral Form
How to Refer a Patient
To ensure a smooth transition and prevent delays in care, please include the following in your referral:
- Primary Clinical Concern: A brief note on the reason for the evaluation.
Medical History: Relevant ear health history or recently observed changes.
- Urgency Status: Clearly mark "Priority" for sudden hearing loss or acute symptoms.
- Contact Information: Ensure patient phone numbers are current for our proactive scheduling team.
Contact Our Referral Coordinator:
Phone: (806) 798-3600
Fax: (806) 798-3601
Diagnostic and Specialty Services Available
We provide a comprehensive range of services for both adult and pediatric patients in the West Texas area:
- Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations: Thorough assessments with results shared clearly to support your ongoing medical management.
Ear Wax Management: Professional cerumen removal using safe, clinical techniques.
- Tinnitus Care: Evidence-based management strategies for patients suffering from persistent ear noise.
- Auditory Processing Disorder (APD): Specialized assessments using advanced technology for patients who struggle with understanding despite clear hearing.
- BPPV Balance Care: Our balance services are focused specifically on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV); please note that we do not offer full vestibular testing.
Insurance Participation and Exclusions
To reduce patient confusion and avoid scheduling delays, we maintain a broad range of insurance partnerships.
Accepted Programs
Major Carriers
Important Note
A Referral Process Built for Clinical Efficiency
Our referral process is designed to be straightforward for both the referring office and the patient. We prioritize clear documentation, prompt clinical review, and proactive scheduling to reduce delays in the continuum of care.
Prompt Contact
Reduced Administrative Burden
Continuity of Care
Priority Handling and Urgent Triage Criteria
Certain auditory and vestibular concerns require expedited clinical attention. To support timely intervention, we utilize priority scheduling for the following conditions:
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Acute Ear
Symptoms
Specialized Concerns
Collaborative Communication and Long-Term Support
Clear communication strengthens patient outcomes. If our findings fall outside the scope of our referral, we guide the patient appropriately back to your care or toward the necessary specialist rather than leaving them without answers.
For many patients, a referral marks the beginning of a long-term hearing care relationship. Those who transition into our long-term management programs receive continued monitoring and follow-up. This continuity improves patient satisfaction and reduces the need for repeat referrals for unresolved auditory concerns.
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