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Expert: Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. - 7/30/2009


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Hi!
I have a friend on the West Coast who has been treated for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo by an ENT and physical therapist with no improvement.  They would like to pursue a second opinion at a center where they see many cases of the same.  Can you sugggest a major center in the US.  Although she lives in Seattle, she would be willing to travel.
Thanks!

Answer
Hi Jacqueline,
I am going to refer you and your friend to this site: vestibular.org.  It is the website for the Vestibular Disorders Association.  On this site, your friend can search for professionals specializing in balance disorders.

Hope this helps.
Dr. Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology

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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.

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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.

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I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.

Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, - American Speech Language Hearing Association, - Hearing Loss Association of America

Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000. Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology) Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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