Prescription for Hearing Device

Personalized and customized hearing device care — from selection and prescription to fitting, verification, and follow-up.

Your care is provided directly by

Genia Kanne-Shmigol, Au.D.(C), Doctor of Audiology, Audiologist,

ensuring continuity, clinical expertise, and personalized support throughout every step of your hearing care.

We provide independent, manufacturer-neutral recommendations for hearing devices, accessories, FM systems, and bone-conduction options when clinically appropriate.

Recommendations are tailored to your hearing needs, lifestyle, communication goals, and budget — not to a specific manufacturer or one-size-fits-all solution.

Did you know?

In Ontario, prescribing a hearing aid is a controlled act under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. Audiologists and physicians are authorized regulated health professionals who may prescribe hearing aids.

At Ottawa Hears Audiology, your hearing devices are prescribed, selected, fitted, programmed, and verified by Genia Kanne-Shmigol, Doctor of Audiology, Audiologist.

Why Patients Choose Ottawa Hears for Hearing Devices

At Ottawa Hears Audiology, we carry a wide selection of hearing devices from leading brands, including Oticon, Phonak, Widex, Signia, Unitron, ReSound, and more. Options are available in different styles, colours, technology levels, and price ranges to support different hearing needs, lifestyles, and budgets.

We also offer a range of hearing technology accessories when clinically appropriate, including TV streamers, remote microphones, partner microphones, and FM systems.

✅ Doctor of Audiology–led care
✅ Independent hearing aid recommendations
✅ Personalized hearing aid selection
✅ Real-ear verification
✅ Follow-up fine-tuning
✅ Support for ADP and eligible third-party programs
✅ Options for top leading hearing device brands, needs, lifestyles, and budgets

Insurance Coverage

Audiology services, hearing tests, hearing aids, and hearing devices may be covered under many extended health insurance plans.

Coverage varies by plan, so please verify your benefits directly with your insurance provider. Ask about coverage under audiology, audiologist services, hearing tests, hearing aids, hearing devices, or extended health benefits.

We provide detailed receipts for submission to providers such as Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife, GreenShield, Blue Cross, Desjardins, Beneva, and other insurance plans.

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Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
✅ Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
✅ Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
✅ Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
✅ Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

Authorized 3rd Party Provider For :

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Let’s Connect

You do not need a medical referral to see Genia Kanne-Shmigol, Au.D.(C), Doctor of Audiology, Audiologist.

Book your assessment online or email us with your inquiry, and we will be happy to guide you to the right audiological service for your needs. For the fastest response, please contact us by clinic email.