Elizabeth James, BC-HIS

Elizabeth James, BC-HIS, CDP, is a Board-Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and the independent owner of Hear Again America serving Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Martin County, St. Lucie County, and the greater Treasure Coast. Combining advanced degrees with specialized clinical expertise, Elizabeth delivers compassionate, evidence-based hearing healthcare, cognitive-focused auditory care, and advanced digital hearing aid technology.

Award-Winning, Best Practice Hearing Care

Our independent, locally owned practice prioritizes a personalized, low-pressure clinical environment built on objective verification standards and family-style care. We are proud to be multi-year recipients of top regional honors across Martin and St. Lucie counties:

• Hometown News Reader’s Choice Award: Best Hearing Aid Center (2024 & 2025)
• Treasure Coast Community’s Choice Award: Best Hearing Center / Hearing Aid Specialist (2025)

The Gold Standard in Audiological Best Practices

…We follow strict audiological Best Practices never relying on automated factory computer fits. Every prescription is individually validated for maximum speech clarity and comfort:

• Real-Ear Measurement (REM): Objective probe-microphone verifications measuring exact acoustic levels at your eardrum to guarantee precise target speech matching.
• Hearing Instrument Test (HIT) Box Analysis: Chamber electroacoustic testing to verify device specifications, directional microphone accuracy, output, and distortion levels before fitting.
• Cognitive Baseline Testing: Cognitive screening and brain-hearing connection assessments to evaluate auditory processing and support long-term cognitive health.
• Comprehensive Clinical Services: Complimentary hearing evaluations, diagnostic hearing testing, safe earwax removal (cerumen management), personalized tinnitus management and relief therapy, and auditory rehabilitation.
• In-House Lab & Rapid Repair Services: On-site laboratory capabilities for fast, same-day clean-and-checks, routine maintenance, shell modifications, and quick device repairs to minimize downtime.
• Telehealth & Mobile In-Home Services: Comprehensive care delivered throughout Martin and St. Lucie counties offering remote telehealth programming and mobile in-home hearing appointments for patients unable to visit the clinic.

Independent "All-Brand" Technology

As an independent Treasure Coast hearing clinic, we offer total technology freedom. We fit, program, repair, and maintain digital hearing aids across all major leading manufacturers:

• Featured Brands: Starkey, Phonak, Oticon, Signia, Widex, ReSound, and Unitron.

Insurance & Managed Care Specialist

Our team offers complimentary benefit verification to help patients across Martin and St. Lucie counties maximize insurance coverage and navigate third-party benefits:

• Insurances & Preferred Plans: Florida Blue / Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Federal Employee Program (FEP), UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB).
• Third-Party Benefit Networks: UnitedHealthcare Hearing, AARP Hearing Solutions, NationsHearing, TruHearing, Amplifon, and Start Hearing.

Professional Leadership & Credentials

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) from West Virginia Wesleyan University and a Master of Arts (MA) from Everglades University. She serves as District 4 Director for the Florida Hearing Society (est. 1959) and maintains active memberships in professional leadership organizations:

• International Hearing Society (IHS)
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
• American Tinnitus Association (ATA)

Ready to Experience Gold Standard Hearing Care on the Treasure Coast?

Contact our Stuart or Port St. Lucie office today to schedule your complimentary hearing evaluation, cognitive baseline assessment, or tinnitus evaluation in-office or through our mobile in-home care across Martin and St. Lucie counties!