Tim Maxwell, Au.D.

My relationship with the field of audiology is quite personal, and I have experienced it intimately from different perspectives. From the age of 5, I first learned of audiology when I was told by an audiologist that I have hearing loss and tinnitus. I was then a firsthand witness to the devastating isolation that can occur with hearing loss while observing some family members try to cope with the condition. I went on to become an audiologist, experiencing the field intellectually from a clinician’s point of view. Most recently as a parent, I discovered that my son has single-sided-deafness. I was thrust into a new and unexpected perspective, navigating the emotions and life planning that accompanies learning such news, including the decision to get him a cochlear implant surgery. Being able to hear the world through the filter of hearing loss, witnessing a full range of its potential effects, and having to personally walk the path of a parent processing a diagnosis of hearing loss in their child has shaped me into a more effective and empathetic clinician and patient advocate. It gives me great pride and sense of purpose to utilize my experiences to deliver well informed and compassionate care to my patients.

I spent the first decade of my career working as a clinical audiologist for Kaiser Permanente in Denver, Colorado. I’m thrilled to be home and raising my young family in metro Detroit, while continuing to share my expertise in hearing healthcare and tinnitus management with our patients at Inman Audiology.

Every patient deserves a care team that is not only highly proficient and knowledgeable, but one that takes time to truly listen to their story and learn about their hearing journey. At Inman Audiology, we hold this core belief so we can meet patients where they are. I hope to one day see you in my office and hear your story.