Meet Our Team

  • Hillary Carter
    AuD
    Doctor of Audiology & Owner
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    Dr. Hillary Carter is the owner and an audiologist at Comprehensive Hearing Services. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of South Dakota, then headed to Salus University for her doctorate in audiology. Dr. Carter moved to Helena to be closer to family and joined our practice in 2007, becoming owner in 2009. She and her husband, who works for the state of Montana, enjoy raising their children and spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and skiing. Dr. Carter is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the Montana Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has served on several boards, including The Salvation Army and Audigy’s Member Advisory Board.

  • Emily Hanson
    HIS
    Hearing Instrument Specialist
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    Emily Hanson, a licensed hearing instrument specialist, brings her expertise and compassionate care to her patients daily. Dedicated to improving the hearing health of her community, Emily offers personalized support with hearing aid fittings, adjustments, and ongoing care. She is actively involved in the Helena community, serving on the Parent-Teacher Organization at Warren Elementary School and volunteering regularly with Toys for Tots. She organizes food/clothing drives and school events and assists various local organizations. In her free time, Emily enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband and two boys and is a passionate sports fan, especially rooting for her Oklahoma City Thunder.

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      About Our Practice

      Since 1978, we’ve been a local, independent, community-oriented practice serving Montana. Our services are fully guaranteed, meaning we are committed to listening to your concerns, and your technology is always perfectly fit to renew your world of hearing. We work tirelessly to ensure you don’t miss any of life’s precious moments.

      Our Specializations

      • Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
        Recommendations and fitting of ALDs such as personal amplifiers, FM systems, or loop systems to improve hearing in specific listening situations.
      • Auditory Rehabilitation
        Individualized programs to help individuals with hearing loss develop better communication strategies and improve listening skills.
      • Counseling and Education
        Information and support regarding hearing loss, hearing conservation, communication strategies, and coping mechanisms for individuals and their families.
      • Custom Earplugs and Earmolds
        Creation and fitting of custom-made earplugs for hearing protection, swimming, musicians, and other specific needs. Also includes earmolds for hearing aids or in-ear monitors.
      • Hearing Aid Fitting and Repair
        Selection, fitting, and programming of hearing aids to address hearing loss. This includes counseling on the proper use and maintenance of hearing aids.
      • Hearing Evaluations
        Comprehensive assessments to evaluate hearing abilities, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing.
      • Industrial Audiology
        Workplace hearing evaluations, noise exposure assessments, and recommendations for hearing conservation programs to prevent occupational hearing loss.
      • Pediatric Audiology
        Specialized services for children, including hearing screenings, diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid fittings, and educational support for parents and caregivers.

        Payments Accepted

        • American Express
        • Care Credit
        • Cash
        • Check
        • Credit Card
        • Discover
        • Insurance (call to verify)
        • Mastercard
        • Visa

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