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The people behind your hearing care

Meet the specialists who've spent years helping patients across Chicagoland hear the people they love, again.

4.9 ★★★★★
The staff at Hearing World genuinely care. They took the time to explain everything about my hearing loss and never once pushed me toward a device I didn't need.— Linda R. This is the first place that actually followed up after my fitting to make sure things were working.— Gerald M. Fair pricing and they were upfront about it from the first call, no surprise fees when I picked up my hearing aids.— Carol N.

Meet the Team

Our Team is Here for You

Mel Dermody, Hearing Instrument Specialist at Hearing World
Hearing Instrument Specialist

Mel Dermody

Having dealt with a life long hearing loss, Mel is your local hearing specialist and brings years of personal experience and expertise in the hearing healthcare field to Hearing World. He offers access to the latest and most advanced technological developments in hearing technology.

Dr. James Carroll, Hearing Instrument Specialist at Hearing World
Hearing Instrument Specialist

Dr. James Carroll

Dr. James Carroll brings years of hands-on experience in the hearing healthcare industry to Hearing World. Having worked with patients across a wide range of hearing needs, he takes a thorough, patient-first approach to every evaluation and fitting, making sure each person understands their options before making a decision. James is committed to staying current with the latest advances in hearing technology so patients always have access to the best solutions available.

Our Commitment

Our commitment to you

We firmly believe that a hearing aid should not only address an individual's specific hearing loss pattern but also align with their lifestyle.

It's crucial to engage with the patient and identify the most suitable option for them. If you don't feel at ease with the hearing aid, you are unlikely to incorporate it into your daily routine. Precision in addressing the details and ensuring the right programming and adjustments are made are essential to your success.

We invest the necessary time to each patient's priorities, taking into account various factors such as aesthetics, visibility, comfort, and the surrounding environment where the patient resides and works.

Our familiarity with all our patients allows us to grasp their unique preferences and lifestyle needs thoroughly.

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Our Mission

Your Medical Hearing Equipment Pros

At Hearing World in Chicago, we're not just a local hearing aid store, we're a promise of excellence in medical equipment. Our foundation rests on variety and fairness, values we've cherished since our inception. Our team, professionally certified and deeply committed, ensures every client receives swift and top-notch service.

Why choose us? It's simple: our focus on personalized attention and our unwavering commitment to 100% customer satisfaction. We don't just sell hearing aids; we provide a gateway to better hearing. Our esteemed ear specialists and experts constantly evolve with the auditory field, ensuring that our equipment is not just modern, but revolutionary. We partner with leading manufacturers, guaranteeing the most effective solutions in hearing technology.

Our mission? To transcend expectations through our exceptional service, expertise, and cutting-edge technology. Experience the Hearing World difference. Contact us for a complimentary hearing test and step into a world where your hearing needs are met with unmatched quality and care. Visit Hearing World today and hear the world like never before.

Get In Touch

Reach a specialist directly

Mel Dermody

Hearing Instrument Specialist [email protected]

Dr. James Carroll

Hearing Instrument Specialist (312) 466-9400

Our Locations

Four Chicagoland offices, one dedicated team.

Hearing World — River North

866 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60610

(312) 466-9400

Hearing World — Edgewater

5321 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 701-4100

Hearing World — Edison Park

6776 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

(847) 999-5111

Hearing World — Schererville

1104 W Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, Indiana 46375

(219) 351-0073

Ready to hear the difference?

Book a free hearing evaluation at any of our four Chicagoland locations.

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