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Natalie Fernandez-roque

Audiologist

Dr. Natalie Fernandez-roque is an audiologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Fernandez-roque evaluates, diagnoses and treats hearing loss, balance issues and tinnitus. Audiologists can care for patients of all ages and treat almost all types of hearing loss. As an audiologist, Dr. Fernandez-roque takes part in services like prescribing and fitting hearing aids, recommending assisted listening devices and providing hearing rehabilitation. Audiologists can work in a number of settings such as hospitals, schools, clinics, private practices as well as government, military and VA hospitals.
25 years Experience
Natalie Fernandez-roque
  • Juno Beach, FL
  • University of Florida
  • Accepting new patients

Which hearing aids work the best?

My picks for the best performance are Resound, Starkey and Phonak, keep in mind the higher the technology the better the person will hear, especially in background noise situations. READ MORE
My picks for the best performance are Resound, Starkey and Phonak, keep in mind the higher the technology the better the person will hear, especially in background noise situations. Tri County Hearing & Speech Center Complete Audiological Testing & Hearing Aid Services Natalie Fernandez-Roque, Au D dr.nfr@tricountyhearing.com 561-320-9152

What is the hearing test for tinnitus like?

It usually entails matching the tinnitus for pitch and loudness also a conventional hearing test will be done as well.

Are there any surgeries to treat hearing loss from birth?

it depends on the type of hearing loss if it is conductive or sensorineural . The person should be seen by an audiologist and/or an Ear nose and throat doctor. Sincerely, Natalie READ MORE
it depends on the type of hearing loss if it is conductive or sensorineural . The person should be seen by an audiologist and/or an Ear nose and throat doctor. Sincerely, Natalie Fernandez-Roque

How can I cure my ruptured eardrum?

You need to see an ear nose and throat physician.

Can my ear infection impact my hearing?

Yes an infection could affect your hearing, you should have your hearing checked with an Audiologist or Otolaryngologist. Sincerely, Natalie Fernandez-Roque

Why do I have excessive earwax buildup?

Ear wax is normal, don't use q-tips, it impacts the wax. You can use some mineral oil or baby oil to lubricate the ear canal and then swab the external canal with a washcloth after READ MORE
Ear wax is normal, don't use q-tips, it impacts the wax. You can use some mineral oil or baby oil to lubricate the ear canal and then swab the external canal with a washcloth after showering. There are also kits that you can by at the drugstore to flush wax out (Debrox) and it will gently remove the wax. Sincerely, Natalie Fernandez-Roque

How to treat it

You should be ok as long as the volume is not too loud if others can hear it it's way too loud . Also recommend having a hearing test to establish a baseline.

Aspirin tinnitus

Tinnitus should be gone once you finish taking the aspirin. Have you been exposed to loud noises? If you expose yourself to noise you must use noise protection. You should also READ MORE
Tinnitus should be gone once you finish taking the aspirin. Have you been exposed to loud noises? If you expose yourself to noise you must use noise protection. You should also see an audiologist or ear nose and throat doctor to have your hearing checked. Sincerely, Natalie Fernandez-Roque

Am I getting hearing loss? Should I visit a doctor

It looks like you are suffering from Tinnitus or ringing in the ears, could be due to hearing loss and/or cerumen (wax in the ear canal). Make and appointment with your primary READ MORE
It looks like you are suffering from Tinnitus or ringing in the ears, could be due to hearing loss and/or cerumen (wax in the ear canal). Make and appointment with your primary doctor to check out your ears and if they are not obstructed, make an appointment for a hearing test.

How do hearing tests work?

The audiologist will test you with various tones to see how you here and also test you with words for speech understanding Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

Can hearing loss from infection affect speech?

Unless it's a long standing hearing loss probably not Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

I hear a faint vibrating noise in my ears only at night. What is this?

This could be Tinnitus due to possible hearing loss or something as simple as wax in the ears? Is it only one ear?

Is it safe for a person with a low Igg to take prednisone?

I believe it would be ok for you to take prednisone, but check with your primary physician to certain.

Sincerely,

Dr. Fernandez

Tinnitus treatment?

Yes of course, first thing have your hearing checked by an Audiologist and/or Ear Nose and Throat doctor and after the results of the hearing test are available they can give you READ MORE
Yes of course, first thing have your hearing checked by an Audiologist and/or Ear Nose and Throat doctor and after the results of the hearing test are available they can give you options for Tinnitus management.

Sincerely,

Dr. Fernandez-Roque

Restoring hearing?

If this is a sudden hearing loss that occurred within the last 7 days it is imperative that you see an Otolaryngologist immediately, if addressed quickly you may be able to recover READ MORE
If this is a sudden hearing loss that occurred within the last 7 days it is imperative that you see an Otolaryngologist immediately, if addressed quickly you may be able to recover your hearing.

Hearing question?

What you are experiencing is called Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) you should have your hearing checked by an audiologist or Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor and avoid noise exposure READ MORE
What you are experiencing is called Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) you should have your hearing checked by an audiologist or Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor and avoid noise exposure without proper ear protection.

Sincerely,

Dr. Fernandez-Roque

Ear efussion?

Hello, I strongly recommend you make an appointment with an Ear nose, and throat physician who has an audiologist on staff or go an audiologist and have them evaluate you it sounds READ MORE
Hello, I strongly recommend you make an appointment with an Ear nose, and throat physician who has an audiologist on staff or go an audiologist and have them evaluate you it sounds like you may have an infection. Does the effusion have an unpleasant odor? If it does means infection.

My hearing loss is being attributed to my mental illness?

There are a few objective tests that might confirm your hearing loss. DPOAE's are used to screen newborns in the hospital. If the emissions from DPOAE's are present and robust READ MORE
There are a few objective tests that might confirm your hearing loss. DPOAE's are used to screen newborns in the hospital. If the emissions from DPOAE's are present and robust it indicates that the peripheral system of hearing (cochlea) is functioning normally and hearing can't be worse than 25dBHL which is still considered normal. The other test would be threshold ABSEP which objectively measures some evoked potentials in the brainstem and the lowest presentation level where a response is present should give an indication of your hearing thresholds, but if there is anything going on beyond the organ of hearing (cochlea) the ABSEP responses might be affected.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

Dr. Fernandez-Roque

Inconsistently timed 'pressure' in left ear. What could be the cause?

Good morning, it could very well be due to wax or fluid behind the eardrum. I suggest you see an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician or audiologist and they would be able to advise READ MORE
Good morning, it could very well be due to wax or fluid behind the eardrum. I suggest you see an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician or audiologist and they would be able to advise you.

Sincerely,

Natalie Fernandez-Roque, Au.D.

Hard bump behind ear, no pain, is getting bigger?

Since there are no Otological, Audiological symptoms or pain, I would recommend seeing your primary care physician. If any symptoms arise such as pain, vertigo or hearing loss READ MORE
Since there are no Otological, Audiological symptoms or pain, I would recommend seeing your primary care physician. If any symptoms arise such as pain, vertigo or hearing loss see an Otolaryngologist.