Fifth Avenue Hearing is an audiology and hearing aid clinic with expert audiologists providing comprehensive hearing care services, hearing tests, ear wax removal, and advanced hearing solutions in New York.
We offer bespoke hearing solutions tailored to each patient’s unique needs, lifestyle, and overall health while integrating the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology. Our commitment is to provide an experience as elegant and discreet as it is profoundly comfortable, ensuring every detail exceeds expectations.
At the heart of our service is a dedication to exceptional care, minimal wait times, and a seamless, ongoing follow-up process. We ensure that your hearing needs are met with precision and the highest level of attention at every stage.
We cater to those who seek not only superior hearing solutions but also a refined, exclusive experience—designed for the discerning few who expect nothing less than the best in an elegant, upscale environment.
The Patient Journey
What can a new patient to Fifth Avenue Hearing expect during the initial visit to see Dr. Yabukov?
When you walk through the door at Fifth Avenue Hearing, you immediately know you have entered a very special office. The environment of the office is intended to communicate the level of quality, caring and professionalism that patients receive when they come to this office. Over the next 45 minutes a new patient can expect the following journey.
First, Dr. Rufina will spend approximately 20 minutes getting to know you, as there are so many different factors that impact upon a patient’s hearing experience. She will gather a great deal of background information about your lifestyle, your health, and importantly your goals in coming for your appointment.
For example, have you made the appointment because you do not feel you are hearing as well as you feel you should, or have you come because a friend or family member suggested that you may not be hearing as well as you should, and that it would be advisable to get your hearing tested.
During this intake session Dr. Rufina will be observing your reactions to the discussion to get some preliminary reactions to how well you hear.
A key part of this phase of the appointment is when she will look into your ear to determine if there is any disease indicated or whether you might have ear wax build-up which might be affecting your hearing.
Depending on the situation with your ear wax, she may be able to remove any that could be affecting your hearing, or in severe situations, she might recommend you visit an ENT to get impacted ear wax removed by the doctor. Assuming ear wax is not an issue, she will move to the second phase of the appointment.
Second, Dr. Rufina will invite you to move to the soundproof booth where she will administer the hearing test. This test involves two basic elements. This test takes approximately 15 minutes.
The first is where each ear is exposed to a wide range of tones, and you will indicate to her (via raising your hand) whether you are able to hear the sounds.
The second part of the test is a word comprehension exercise during which you are exposed to a wide variety of different words, with the objective of determining how clearly you can distinguish the words that were spoken.
Third, Dr. Rufina will show you the output from your hearing test both in the form of an audiogram, that indicates your ability to hear different frequency levels, and then your word comprehension scores based on the output of the test.
Fourth, Dr. Rufina will provide you with her conclusions and recommendations in terms of whether you have a hearing loss that could be helped with a hearing device or whether you should just plan to come back in one year for another annual hearing test.
An important part of this discussion will relate to the cost of the hearing devices, and what this cost includes.
For example, virtually all hearing aids are sold as a “bundled” package, so that any follow-up visits (patients average 4.3 visits/year) are covered, as would any minor repairs that might be needed. Typically, hearing aids are sold with a 3- or 4-year warranty, which covers services of any kind during the life of the hearing aids.
A part of this discussion would be the financing options that may be available, and any potential coverage the patient might have from their insurance company. Most insurance plans do not provide any meaningful coverage to offset the cost of hearing aids, although the annual hearing test is almost always 100% covered.
Fifth, patients generally make a decision at this stage whether to purchase (or not ) or to try a “loaner” set for a week or two to see the benefits gained under real life experiences.
The Patient Journey
What can a new patient to Fifth Avenue Hearing expect during the initial visit to see Dr. Yabukov?
When you walk through the door at Fifth Avenue Hearing, you immediately know you have entered a very special office. The environment of the office is intended to communicate the level of quality, caring and professionalism that patients receive when they come to this office. Over the next 45 minutes a new patient can expect the following journey.
First, Dr. Rufina will spend approximately 20 minutes getting to know you, as there are so many different factors that impact upon a patient’s hearing experience. She will gather a great deal of background information about your lifestyle, your health, and importantly your goals in coming for your appointment.
For example, have you made the appointment because you do not feel you are hearing as well as you feel you should, or have you come because a friend or family member suggested that you may not be hearing as well as you should, and that it would be advisable to get your hearing tested.
During this intake session Dr. Rufina will be observing your reactions to the discussion to get some preliminary reactions to how well you hear.
A key part of this phase of the appointment is when she will look into your ear to determine if there is any disease indicated or whether you might have ear wax build-up which might be affecting your hearing.
Depending on the situation with your ear wax, she may be able to remove any that could be affecting your hearing, or in severe situations, she might recommend you visit an ENT to get impacted ear wax removed by the doctor. Assuming ear wax is not an issue, she will move to the second phase of the appointment.
Second, Dr. Rufina will invite you to move to the soundproof booth where she will administer the hearing test. This test involves two basic elements. This test takes approximately 15 minutes.
The first is where each ear is exposed to a wide range of tones, and you will indicate to her (via raising your hand) whether you are able to hear the sounds.
The second part of the test is a word comprehension exercise during which you are exposed to a wide variety of different words, with the objective of determining how clearly you can distinguish the words that were spoken.
Third, Dr. Rufina will show you the output from your hearing test both in the form of an audiogram, that indicates your ability to hear different frequency levels, and then your word comprehension scores based on the output of the test.
Fourth, Dr. Rufina will provide you with her conclusions and recommendations in terms of whether you have a hearing loss that could be helped with a hearing device or whether you should just plan to come back in one year for another annual hearing test.
An important part of this discussion will relate to the cost of the hearing devices, and what this cost includes.
For example, virtually all hearing aids are sold as a “bundled” package, so that any follow-up visits (patients average 4.3 visits/year) are covered, as would any minor repairs that might be needed. Typically, hearing aids are sold with a 3- or 4-year warranty, which covers services of any kind during the life of the hearing aids.
A part of this discussion would be the financing options that may be available, and any potential coverage the patient might have from their insurance company. Most insurance plans do not provide any meaningful coverage to offset the cost of hearing aids, although the annual hearing test is almost always 100% covered.
Fifth, patients generally make a decision at this stage whether to purchase (or not ) or to try a “loaner” set for a week or two to see the benefits gained under real life experiences.
Dr. Rufina Danilova brings a refined approach to audiological care, seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art technology with a deep commitment to personalized treatment.
With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating hearing loss and vestibular disorders, she ensures that every patient receives the highest level of precision and attention.
Dr. Yakubov is dedicated to enhancing each patient’s hearing experience with sophistication and expertise. She specializes in the fitting of advanced hearing solutions designed for seamless integration into daily life.
Fluent in both English and Russian, Dr. Yakubov provides exceptional care tailored to a diverse clientele. Her approach reflects the practice’s commitment to excellence—offering an elegant, exclusive experience for those who expect nothing less than the best.
FOLLOW-UP – Normally another appointment would be scheduled one to two weeks in the future to either complete the purchase or perhaps try a different type of hearing device that might better fit the patient’s lifestyle.
( i.e.; invisible hearing aids).
