Dr. Aurora Phelps Au.D. CCC-A

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Dr. Aurora Phelps Au.D. CCC-A

Availability

Accepting New Patients

Locations

Hearing Services of Franklin The Franklin Balance and Vestibular Clinic

100 Covey Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA

615-591-6410

Map of 100 Covey Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Specialty

  • Audiologist

Certifications

I am thrilled to introduce myself as Dr. Aurora Phelps, the new clinical audiologist at HearTN in Franklin. As a specialist in equilibrium and balance disorders, I bring over 30 years of experience in evaluating and managing individuals with vertigo and dizziness. My expertise includes: Vestibular function testing (VNG, ABR, cervical VEMP, ocular VEMP, vHIT, ECoG) Basic fall risk assessment - Vestibular rehabilitation.  I hold certifications from the American Board of Audiology and the American Institute of Balance. Additionally, I am listed as a vestibular audiologist through the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA). Throughout my career, I have worked in otolaryngology and audiology practices, performing comprehensive auditory assessments of the outer, middle, and inner ears.

Languages

Serving patients in these languages:

  • English

Professional Association Membership

  • American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
  • American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ASHA)

Continuing Education Courses Taken

I am an American Board of Audiology Certified Professional (updated 2018 to present)

Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification in January 2022

Vestibular Migraine Certification at American Academy of Audiology in April 2022

Vestibular Symptoms with COVID offered at AAA in April 2022

Improving VNG testing accuracy offered at AAA in April 2022

BPPV: Science and Protocols for successful treatment in March 2022

Grand Rounds: Vestibular and Balance in April 2021

Vanderbilt Audiology Journal Club: A Vestibular Update February 2019

Percentage of Patients Treated for Vestibular Disorders

100%

Procedures and Tools

  • Audiometry
  • Comprehensive Clinical Vestibular Exam
  • Dix Hallpike
  • Electrocochelography
  • Functional mobility and gait assessment
  • Neurotologic exam
  • Posturography
  • Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP)
  • Video Head Impulse Test (VHIT)
  • Videonystagmography (VNG)

Diagnoses Qualified to Manage

  • BPPV
  • Other peripheral vestibular disorders
  • Central vestibular disorders

Multidisciplinary

  • I work in, or have access to, a multidisciplinary team of vestibular specialists

Licensing