Fit for
your ears.
The difference between hearing aids you tolerate and hearing aids you love is the fitting. We carry every major brand and verify each fitting with real-ear measurement, so the prescription is tuned to your actual ears, not estimated from a screen.
The fitting is
the whole game.
Studies consistently show that verified fittings produce dramatically better outcomes than out-of-the-box settings. Here is what sets ours apart.
Real-Ear Measurement
We measure sound levels inside your own ear canal and tune to a validated prescription, the single biggest predictor of success. See our real-ear measurement service, or read how it works.
Every Major Brand
Because we carry everyone, we recommend the platform that fits your hearing and life, never whatever one company wants us to push.
Tuned to Your Life
Your fitting reflects how you actually live, your work, your social world, the places you struggle to hear most.
No Upsells
We guide you to the right level of technology for your needs and budget, not the most expensive option on the shelf.
Fit by a Doctor of Audiology
Every fitting at Pinnacle is performed by a Doctor of Audiology, never a technician. Dr. Eric Nelson, a former Audiology Supervisor at Weill Cornell Medicine, and his doctoral team handle your programming, verification, and follow-up personally, whether you are being fit with new hearing aids or bringing in devices from another provider.
From selection
to perfect tuning.
A great fitting is a process, not a single appointment. We take the time to get every step right.
Select Together
Starting from your hearing test and lifestyle, we choose the brand and technology level that fit you best.
Fit & Verify
We program your devices to prescription and confirm them with real-ear measurement, then set up Bluetooth and apps.
Refine Over Time
We fine-tune as you wear them in the real world, in office or remotely, until they feel just right.
Care that comes
with the fitting.
A fitting at Pinnacle is the start of a relationship, not a transaction. Here is what comes with it.
Connectivity & Apps
We pair your hearing aids to your phone, set up streaming, and show you how to use every feature with confidence.
Real-World Trial
Wear your devices in your actual life during a trial period, with adjustments included as you settle in.
Cleanings & Repairs
Ongoing maintenance, wax filter and dome changes, and most repairs to keep your aids performing for years.
In Office, Home, or Remote
Follow-up tuning is available in our offices, at home in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County, or remotely where clinically appropriate and permitted by licensure. A concierge visit fee applies to every home appointment.
Questions about
fittings.
What is real-ear measurement?
Real-ear measurement places a tiny probe microphone in your ear canal to measure exactly how much sound a hearing aid delivers to your eardrum. We then tune the device to a validated prescription based on your own ears, which is the clinical gold standard for a successful fitting.
How long does a hearing aid fitting take?
A first fitting appointment typically runs 60 to 90 minutes, including programming, real-ear verification, and setup of Bluetooth and apps. We then refine the settings over follow-up visits as you wear the devices in real life.
Why does follow-up care matter?
Your brain needs time to adapt to amplified sound, and no fitting is perfect on day one. Follow-up visits let us fine-tune programming based on real situations you encounter, which is why ongoing care, not just the initial fitting, is what determines whether hearing aids actually work for you long term.
Can you fit hearing aids I bought somewhere else?
In most cases yes. We welcome patients from other providers and can reprogram and verify many devices purchased elsewhere, then provide ongoing care and adjustments. We start with a current hearing test, reprogram your devices to prescription, and confirm the result with real-ear measurement. See our transfer of care page for how it works.
Your fitting begins
with a test.
A precise hearing evaluation is the foundation of every fitting. We will verify your insurance and walk you through your options.
We fit them
all, expertly.
From the latest AI-driven platforms to discreet custom in-ear devices, we fit and verify every leading manufacturer. Explore the full lineup on our hearing aids page, or read our NYC buyer's guide.
Explore Hearing Aids →Tell us what you're noticing.
We'll help you choose the right next step: a hearing test, a hearing aid consultation, a fitting adjustment, a tinnitus visit, or a concierge appointment at home.
Want to understand your benefits first? We can check your hearing care coverage before your visit, so you know what to expect.
Verified to your ears, not estimated.
Most clinics program hearing aids from the manufacturer's first-fit software and send you home. Dr. Eric G. Nelson verifies every fitting with real-ear measurement, so the prescription is confirmed inside your ear canal, the single step most closely linked to long-term satisfaction.
- Every major manufacturer, no house brand
- Real-ear measurement on every fitting
- A four-step fit and fine-tuning schedule
- Bluetooth and smartphone setup included
- Honest guidance, never an upsell
Let's get you
fit right.
Book a fitting and experience the difference real-ear verification makes. Your best hearing starts with getting the details right.