Audiologist Serving Broussard, LA
Broussard, LA residents trust ACI Hearing Center for medical-model audiology care. Our Lafayette office is a 10-minute drive from Broussard, with Doctors of Audiology, every major hearing aid brand, and certified Lenire tinnitus treatment.
Audiology Care for Broussard Residents
Broussard residents have been driving the short distance to ACI Hearing Center in Lafayette for more than 40 years. Our office at 103 Saint Thomas Street is roughly 10 minutes from downtown Broussard via U.S. Highway 90 or Pinhook Road. For Broussard families, ACI is the closest practice that combines four Doctors of Audiology with every major hearing aid brand and full medical audiology services under one roof.
We serve Broussard patients of every age — from infant newborn hearing screenings (when referred by your pediatrician) through retirement-age hearing care. Pediatric hearing evaluations, adult diagnostic testing, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus treatment, cochlear implant candidacy and mapping, and balance and vestibular testing are all handled in our Lafayette office, which is a far shorter drive than traveling to Baton Rouge, Houston, or New Orleans for the same services.
Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve in Broussard
- Downtown Broussard
- Highway 90 corridor
- Albertson Parkway area
- Saint Julien neighborhoods
- La Pointe and the south Broussard subdivisions
- Communities along Highway 182
- Broussard Senior Center area
- Saint Cecilia and Sugar Mill Pond communities
- Industrial Park area
- Surrounding rural Lafayette Parish
From downtown Broussard, ACI Hearing Center is approximately 10 minutes north on U.S. 90 or Pinhook Road. Free on-site parking. Full wheelchair access on the ground floor.
Services Available to Broussard Patients
Every audiology service Broussard patients need is available at our Lafayette office — no long-distance trips required. Broussard patients who previously drove to Houston or New Orleans for cochlear implant mapping, Lenire-certified tinnitus care, or pediatric audiology can now have it done locally.
- Comprehensive Hearing Tests — full diagnostic audiogram, speech-in-noise testing, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions.
- Hearing Aid Fitting — Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey, Widex, Signia, Unitron, Lyric.
- Tinnitus Management — certified Lenire provider, sound therapy, TRT, CBT referral.
- Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Mapping — candidacy testing, surgical referral, lifetime mapping.
- Diagnostic Testing — VNG, ABR, ECochG, and balance evaluation.
- Custom Ear Molds — swim plugs, musician plugs, sleep plugs, hunter and shooter protection.
- Hearing Protection — custom and over-the-counter solutions for work, music, and recreation.
- Hearing Aid Repair — in-house repair on most major brands regardless of where the device was purchased.
Conditions We Treat for Broussard Patients
- Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis)
- Noise-induced hearing loss (industrial, hunting, music)
- Conductive and mixed hearing loss
- Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, hissing)
- Cerumen (earwax) blockage
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss
- Balance and dizziness concerns
- Pediatric hearing concerns
- Single-sided deafness
- Cochlear implant candidacy
- Auditory processing concerns
- Hyperacusis and noise sensitivity
Hearing Aid Brands We Fit
ACI Hearing Center is brand-independent. We fit every major hearing aid manufacturer so that your prescription is matched to your hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget — not to whoever the office happens to stock.
- Oticon
- Phonak
- ReSound
- Starkey
- Widex
- Signia
- Unitron
- Lyric (extended-wear)
- Rexton
- Sonic
Why Broussard Residents Choose ACI Hearing Center
- Closest medical-model audiology to Broussard. ACI is the closest practice combining doctorate-level audiologists, every major brand, and full medical audiology services. About 10 minutes by car from downtown Broussard.
- Four Doctors of Audiology. Every provider holds the Au.D. doctorate, CCC-A certification from ASHA, and FAAA fellowship. You see a doctor, not a hearing aid salesperson.
- Independent and locally owned. ACI has been Lafayette-owned since 1984. No corporate franchise turnover. The audiologist who fits you today is likely to be the one who follows up with you in 5 years.
- Brand independent. Every major hearing aid manufacturer is fit in our office. Your recommendation matches your hearing loss and lifestyle, not store inventory.
- Certified Lenire provider. ACI is the only certified Lenire provider in the Acadiana region for FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment.
- Cochlear implant mapping local to Broussard. Broussard patients no longer have to drive to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or Houston for cochlear implant mapping. Done here in our Lafayette office.
- Same-week appointments for Broussard residents. Most Broussard patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days of calling. Same-day urgent slots are held for sudden hearing loss.
Our Broussard-Serving Audiology Team
Broussard patients are seen by Kimberly L. Allred, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA (founder), Sarah LeMaire, Au.D., Lalande-Davies, Au.D., and Barbier, Au.D. All four are Doctors of Audiology with full ASHA and AAA credentials, with combined experience of more than 60 years in Acadiana audiology.
Frequently Asked Questions — Broussard Patients
How far is ACI Hearing Center from Broussard, LA?
ACI Hearing Center is about 10 minutes from downtown Broussard. Take U.S. 90 north or Pinhook Road to 103 Saint Thomas Street in Lafayette, 70506. Free on-site parking.
Is there an audiologist in Broussard?
There is no full-service medical-model audiology practice within Broussard city limits. The closest practice is ACI Hearing Center in Lafayette, roughly 10 minutes away by car. ACI has served Broussard residents since 1984.
Do you accept Medicare and insurance from Broussard patients?
Yes. ACI accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, United, Humana, Aetna, Cigna, and most commercial insurance plans. We verify your specific benefits before your visit. Call 337-223-9448.
Can Broussard residents get hearing aids fit at ACI?
Yes. Broussard patients receive the same complete hearing aid fitting workflow that any Lafayette patient does — full diagnostic evaluation, real-ear measurement verification, custom fitting and programming, and ongoing follow-up care. Every major brand is available.
Does ACI Hearing Center treat tinnitus for Broussard patients?
Yes. ACI is the certified Lenire provider serving Broussard and Acadiana. We also offer sound therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, hearing aids with built-in tinnitus maskers, and CBT referral coordination.
Can Broussard patients get a cochlear implant evaluation locally?
Yes. ACI Hearing Center provides cochlear implant candidacy testing, pre-surgical workup, surgical referral, and lifetime device mapping in Lafayette — about 10 minutes from Broussard. Broussard patients no longer need to travel to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Houston for CI audiology care.
How long does a hearing test appointment take for Broussard patients?
A comprehensive diagnostic audiologic evaluation takes 60 to 90 minutes. Plan for the 10-minute drive each way from Broussard. Most patients book their fitting follow-up at the same visit.
How do Broussard residents schedule an appointment at ACI?
Call 337-223-9448, send a message via the contact form, or email aci@acihearing.com. Most Broussard patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days. Same-day slots are reserved for urgent concerns like sudden hearing loss.