Audiologist in Lafayette, LA
Four Doctors of Audiology serving Lafayette and the Acadiana region since 1984. Diagnostic hearing tests, every major hearing aid brand, Lenire-certified tinnitus care, and cochlear implant mapping — all in one Lafayette office.
Audiology Care for Lafayette Residents
ACI Hearing Center has been the trusted audiology practice in Lafayette, Louisiana, since 1984. Our office at 103 Saint Thomas Street sits in the heart of Lafayette, a short drive from every major Lafayette neighborhood and from the surrounding Acadiana communities. We are the choice of patients who want medical-model audiology from Doctors of Audiology, not retail hearing aid sales.
We serve every Lafayette resident from newborns through retirement age. Pediatric hearing evaluations, adult diagnostic testing, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus treatment, cochlear implant candidacy and mapping, and balance testing are all handled in-house. Patients drive in from across Lafayette Parish and from neighboring parishes including Acadia, Iberia, St. Martin, St. Landry, and Vermilion.
Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve in Lafayette
- Downtown Lafayette and the Saint Thomas Street corridor
- Oil Center and University area
- River Ranch and the south Lafayette communities
- Saint Streets District
- Mouton Cove and Bendel Gardens
- Greenbriar and the north Lafayette neighborhoods
- Pinhook Road corridor
- Camellia Boulevard and Kaliste Saloom
- Verot School Road and Ambassador Caffery corridor
- Lafayette High and Acadiana High school zones
Our Lafayette office at 103 Saint Thomas Street is within a 5 to 10 minute drive of every Lafayette neighborhood. Free parking is available on-site. The office is fully wheelchair accessible and on the ground floor.
Services Available to Lafayette Patients
Every audiology service is delivered in our Lafayette office. Patients do not have to drive to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or Houston for cochlear implant mapping, Lenire-certified tinnitus treatment, or pediatric audiology — all of it is available here in Lafayette.
- 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 Lafayette Patients
- Sensorineural hearing loss (age-related, noise-induced, sudden)
- Conductive hearing loss
- Mixed hearing loss
- Tinnitus (chronic ringing, buzzing, hissing, or pulsatile)
- Auditory processing disorders
- Balance and vestibular disorders
- Cerumen (earwax) impaction
- Single-sided deafness
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL)
- Ménière's disease symptoms
- Acoustic trauma and noise damage
- Pediatric hearing concerns
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 Lafayette Residents Choose ACI Hearing Center
- Founded in Lafayette in 1984. More than 40 years serving the Lafayette community. Most local audiology practices are corporate franchises with high staff turnover. ACI is independent and locally owned.
- Four Doctors of Audiology. Every provider holds the Au.D. doctorate, the CCC-A certification from ASHA, and FAAA fellowship from the American Academy of Audiology. You are seen by a doctor, not a hearing aid salesperson.
- Brand independence. We fit every major hearing aid manufacturer. Your recommendation is matched to your hearing loss and lifestyle, not to inventory.
- Certified Lenire provider. ACI is the only certified Lenire provider in the Lafayette area for FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment.
- Cochlear implant mapping in Lafayette. Patients do not have to drive to New Orleans or Houston for cochlear implant mapping. Candidacy evaluation, surgical referral, and lifetime mapping are all done here.
- Acadiana's Choice Award winner 2025. Voted by Lafayette readers as their top audiology practice.
- Same-week appointments. Most Lafayette patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days of calling.
Our Lafayette-Serving Audiology Team
Our Lafayette team includes Kimberly L. Allred, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA (founder, 1984), Sarah LeMaire, Au.D., Lalande-Davies, Au.D., and Barbier, Au.D. Every provider is a Doctor of Audiology with the CCC-A and FAAA credentials. Together our team has more than 60 years of combined audiology experience in Lafayette and Acadiana.
Frequently Asked Questions — Lafayette Patients
Where is ACI Hearing Center located in Lafayette, LA?
ACI Hearing Center is at 103 Saint Thomas Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70506. The office is in central Lafayette between downtown and the Oil Center, with free on-site parking and full wheelchair access.
Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor to see an audiologist in Lafayette?
No referral is required for an audiology evaluation at ACI Hearing Center. Patients can self-refer by calling 337-223-9448 or by using the contact form on our site. Some insurance plans require a referral for coverage of certain tests — we verify that for you before your visit.
How much does a hearing test cost in Lafayette, LA?
Diagnostic hearing tests at ACI Hearing Center are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance. For self-pay patients the comprehensive hearing evaluation is priced transparently and quoted before your visit. Call 337-223-9448 for your specific coverage.
Which hearing aid brands does ACI Hearing Center fit in Lafayette?
ACI fits every major hearing aid brand — Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey, Widex, Signia, Unitron, and Lyric extended-wear devices. We are brand-independent, so the recommendation is matched to your hearing loss and lifestyle rather than to a single manufacturer.
Does ACI Hearing Center treat tinnitus in Lafayette?
Yes. ACI is the certified Lenire provider in Lafayette and Acadiana for FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus treatment. We also offer sound therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, hearing aid fittings with built-in tinnitus maskers, and referral coordination for cognitive behavioral therapy.
Can I get a cochlear implant evaluation in Lafayette?
Yes. ACI Hearing Center provides cochlear implant candidacy evaluation, pre-surgical workup, surgical referral, and lifetime device mapping in Lafayette. Patients do not need to travel to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Houston for cochlear implant audiology care.
How long does a hearing test appointment take at ACI?
A comprehensive diagnostic audiologic evaluation takes 60 to 90 minutes for new patients. This includes full case history, otoscopy, tympanometry, pure-tone audiometry, speech-in-noise testing, otoacoustic emissions, and a results review with your audiologist.
How quickly can I get an audiology appointment in Lafayette?
Most Lafayette patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days of calling. Call 337-223-9448 to schedule. We hold same-day slots for urgent concerns like sudden hearing loss.