Audiologist in Austin, Texas

Your Hearing Aid Center and Auditory Processing Specialist Near Austin

Looking for a hearing aid center near Austin, a thorough hearing test or hearing exam, or an auditory processing specialist near you? Austin has no shortage of clinics, but many operate on a high-volume model: quick appointments, limited time with the audiologist, and hearing aid recommendations driven by manufacturer partnerships rather than your needs. Golden Ears Audiology offers a deliberate alternative.

Located in Lakeway just off RR 620, easily accessible from Westlake, the 360 corridor, and West Austin, Dr. Sonia Penaroza, Au.D. leads a practice focused on unrushed visits and clinical accuracy: whether you need a hearing test for hearing loss, audiology hearing aids with verification, help with tinnitus or hearing aids for tinnitus, or an auditory processing disorder test. Every visit is with the same doctor of audiology, every hearing aid fitting is verified with real-ear measurements, and every plan is tied to your lifestyle—not a sales quota.

We also serve patients searching for an audiologist near Westlake or West Lake Hills and families across Central Texas who want the same doctor-led model in one consistent location.

Why Austin Patients Choose Golden Ears

Evidence-Based, Not Sales-Based

We don't carry one brand and push it on everyone. Dr. Penaroza selects from six leading manufacturers (Widex, Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey, and Signia) based on your audiogram, lifestyle, dexterity, and personal preferences. The recommendation is always clinical, never commercial.

Focused on Brain Health

Hearing isn't just about your ears; it's about your brain. Untreated hearing loss is the single largest modifiable risk factor for dementia. Our approach to hearing care is built around the hearing-brain connection, using diagnostics like speech-in-noise testing to understand how well your brain is processing sound, not just detecting it.

Comprehensive Tinnitus Care

For the thousands of Austin residents dealing with tinnitus, we offer a full spectrum of treatment options including Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, Oto digital therapy, sound therapy, and hearing aid-based tinnitus management.

Auditory Processing Expertise

We are one of the few practices in the Austin area offering comprehensive auditory processing evaluations and treatment for both children and adults, critical for patients who "hear fine" on standard tests but struggle to understand speech in real-world conditions.

Our Full Range of Services

Common questions (Austin & West Austin patients)

What is included in a hearing exam?

A full hearing examination goes beyond a quick retail hearing aid test: it combines auditory testing in quiet and noise with interpretation of your history and goals. That is what determines whether hearing aids are appropriate and how they should be programmed—rather than a one-size-fits-all device sale.

Can hearing aids help tinnitus or constant noise in the ear?

Many people get meaningful relief when amplification reduces the contrast between tinnitus and everyday sound; others need layered strategies (counseling, sound therapy, or TRT). If you notice ringing, humming, or high-pitched noise in one or both ears, the first step is a proper audiology workup—not guessing at over-the-counter devices.

Do you evaluate auditory processing disorder in adults?

Yes. In adults, auditory processing disorder often looks like “I hear fine on tests but I can’t keep up in restaurants or meetings.” We offer testing and treatment planning when those patterns show up—whether or not you also use hearing aids.

Easy Access from West Austin

Our Lakeway office offers full-service audiology—hearing tests, hearing aid fitting, and more—at 1008 Ranch Rd 620 S, Suite 203, Lakeway TX 78734. From Westlake or the 360 corridor, take Bee Caves Road (RR 2244) west to RR 620 South, typically a 15–20 minute drive with free parking on site. For patients coming from central Austin, it's a scenic drive away from the congestion of downtown clinics.

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm | Saturday by appointment only