Alexandra Tarvin, AuD

Dr. Alexandra Tarvin is the founder of Elevate Audiology. She is a highly-trained audiologist focused on patient needs with expertise in evaluating and treating hearing disorders, fitting hearing aids, and advising on tinnitus management. She works diligently to stay informed and up-to-date for her patients establishing herself as one of the top audiologists in the nation.She is most proud of her patients' trust and successes. Many patients have reported that they were delighted that they came here with their audiology needs and received levels of care above and beyond their expectations. This, above any other professional accomplishment, is our greatest source of satisfaction. Alexandra Tarvin, Au.D. is American Board of Audiology Certified. Dr. Tarvin received her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of South Florida and her Bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida. Dr. Tarvin completed her residency at a not-for-profit audiology institute in Louisville, Kentucky where she practiced all audiology specialties and focused on adult diagnostics and treatment.She started her career in Greenville, SC prior to starting Elevate Audiology. She is a twice published researcher completing her audiology doctoral project, entitled Acceptable Noise Level and Hearing Aid Noise Reduction, which has also been presented at multiple conferences.Dr. Tarvin is a Certified Fellow of the Tinnitus Practitioners Association specializing in tinnitus and sound sensitivity, member of the American Tinnitus Association, volunteers as Technology Chair and former President of the South Carolina Academy of Audiology, and is a committee member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. She is a passionate advocate for access to audiology services and regularly participates in lobbying efforts to increase audiology awareness and services within the healthcare system and received an award in 2017 by the Academy of Doctors of Audiology for her efforts. She is originally from Queens, NY and grew up in central Florida. She lives in Greenville with her veteran husband Brennan, son Miles, and dog Colby.Why do you feel Best Practices are critical for optimal Hearing Aid performance?"I don’t “feel” it, I “know” it because the evidence supports it! Following a protocol including best practices ensures trust between the patient and the provider. The body is amazing and can adapt to a lot of things but the practice of medicine is imperfect and not everything can be “fixed”.Providing the proper care ensures that the patient is able to maximize their abilities and we can confirm that when we are doing Best Practices. I see the benefits on a daily basis that doing what is right for each person in front of me ensures that my patients are more successful overall than individuals that do not receive best practices."   Why did you feel compelled to join the Dr. Cliff Approved Provider Network?"As a fellow audiologist, I appreciate that Dr. Cliff has found a way to engage with our patient base and inform them of relevant and honest information that can help them make informed decisions. As a constant learner myself, this is a great way to inform my community that an amazing audiologist that cares about them and provides best practice is in their neighborhood."  What do you like best about Audiology?"I love helping individuals remain social engaged and an active participant in their life!" What was your journey to becoming an Audiologist?"As a neuroscience major, I was on a mission to cure Alzheimer’s as my grandfather had just passed away after a long (and young)battle with it. Through this exploration and meeting with scholars at my university, I became very interested in language and the brain which led to me to learning more about communication sciences and disorders. After taking audiology courses, I found the science to be quite amazing. The emotional and social aspect to audiology care drove me to earn my doctorate in audiology. The marriage between connection and technology is still what drives me each day!"‍‍