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The Ear Nose & Throat Centers of Texas are pleased to work in conjunction with The Hearing Centers of Texas to offer state of the art hearing services to the residents of McKinney, Allen and the North Texas area. We are conveniently located at the Medical Center of McKinney and the Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital in Allen in the offices of Dr. Gretchen Champion and Dr. Richard Thrasher. Our association with these outstanding physicians allows for a full range of diagnostic testing and treatment for our patients.
- Full audiometric hearing tests
- Dispensing and fitting of cutting edge digital hearing aids
- Bluetooth compatibility with digital hearing aids
- Custom ear buds for iPod, music, and phone headsets
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- Custom hearing protection for recreational noise, work related noise, and musicians
- Floatable earplugs for swimming
- Assistive listening devices for watching TV and talking on the phone
- Aural rehabilitation counseling
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Meet Our Audiologists:
Lisa Richards, Au.D., CCC-A
 Dr. Lisa Richards is a licensed audiologist at our Allen location. She first became interested in helping those with hearing problems in 1994 when she was matched with a college roommate who had a profound hearing loss. That chance friendship started Lisa on the road to a career in Audiology. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at Austin, her Master of Science degree in Audiology from the University of North Texas, and her Doctorate degree in Audiology from Salus University.
"I absolutely love to help people understand their hearing loss. Whether I’m testing a young child with a temporary hearing loss caused by fluid in the middle ear or confirming a person’s long term hearing difficulties, I feel that this is my opportunity to teach my patients about hearing and hearing loss. I remember discovering that my grandfather had kept his hearing aids in his bedroom drawer because they didn’t feel good, didn’t sound good, and didn’t help. That was then, this is now. With the hearing aids that are available today, the technological advances have ensured that the hearing aids will be used, loved, and appreciated. As always, the Hearing Centers of Texas offers a 30-day satisfaction period. There’s no greater reward than helping somebody to hear again."
Allison McKenzie, Au.D.
 Dr. Allison McKenzie is a licensed audiologist at our McKinney location. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University and her Doctorate in Audiology from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. While at LSUHSC she was the recipient of the Outstanding Student in Audiology Award.
Her initial interest in hearing disorders came when her mother, a special education teacher, introduced her to a hard of hearing student. She had so many questions that her mom sent her to the school Audiologist for answers. Her interest in hearing has now grown to include vestibular conditions as well.
“My goal is to make you or your loved ones hearing and vestibular testing an educational (and enjoyable) experience.”
We hope that this website and our offices will become your one stop for hearing health care and information on hearing loss. If we can answer any questions concerning you or your loved ones hearing, please feel free to call us at 972-984-1050 or email us at audio@entTX.com.
Useful Hearing Links
 American Tinnitus Association gives great information about the ongoing research and understanding of tinnitus. They have wonderful information to educate people who are suffering and teach effective coping skills.
 The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders has a wealth of information to educate not only on hearing loss and hearing aids but newborn screenings, ear infections, and noise induced hearing loss.
 Microtech Hearing is an advanced hearing aid company with cutting edge technology. This website outlines their product line and also gives educational information for people with hearing loss.
 Unitron is another state-of-the-art hearing aid company who is well known around the world. Their website gives great information, not only about hearing loss, but also about their exceptional product line.
 Oticon has highly advanced, Bluetooth compatible hearing aids that work together to create optimal surround sound for the wearer. This site has information about their highly adaptive hearing aid line up.
 Resound hearing aids are the smallest on the market. This site gives you all of the information about the Resound product line.
 Phonak has been a widely respected hearing aid company for decades. They have Bluetooth compatible hearing aids and are always very technologically advanced.
 Sonic Innovations is a US based hearing aid company with high tech hearing aid options. Check out their website for a full description of their product line.
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