An Audiologist is a health care professional trained to evaluate hearing loss and related disorders, including balance vestibular disorders and tinnitus, and to rehabilitate people with hearing loss and related disorders Audiologists use a variety of tests and procedures to assess hearing and balance function and to fit and dispense hearing aids and other assistive devices for hearing loss Most audiologists have advanced doctorate degrees Audiologists are trained to diagnose, manage and treat hearing or balance problems for individuals from birth through adulthood.