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Excel Audiology provides modern, individualized hearing care to keep you connected and active in Wilmington & Southport, NC.

Wilmington and Southport’s Trusted Audiologists

A Modern Approach To Hearing Healthcare

Jason Rickman, Au.D. and Carol Anne Ford, Au.D. are experts in hearing care and have been providing comprehensive hearing services to southeast North Carolina for many years. At Excel Audiology we aim to provide modern hearing solutions that keep you engaged and active — through individualized care that prioritizes your specific needs and a truly customized hearing experience.

Jason Rickman, Au.D.
Jason Rickman, Au.D.Doctor of Audiology
Carol Anne Ford, Au.D.
Carol Anne Ford, Au.D..Doctor of Audiology

Hearing Evaluations

Hearing Evaluations

Comprehensive diagnostic testing — including audiometric, tympanometry, and speech testing — to accurately identify the type and degree of your hearing loss.
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Hearing Aid Services

Hearing Aid Services

We offer the latest hearing technology fit and programmed to your preferences, with real ear measurement for a truly customized experience.
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Tinnitus Management

Tinnitus Management

Dr. Rickman provides informed care for tinnitus — diagnosing the underlying hearing loss and offering effective strategies to reduce the impact on daily life.
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Hearing Protection

Hearing Protection

Custom-molded ear protection for occupational noise, shooting sports, musicians, and everyday loud environments.
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Prioritize Your Hearing Health

Treating hearing loss can change your life. Better hearing strengthens communication, enriches relationships, boosts confidence, and supports you in navigating daily life independently — improving overall health and quality of life. The first step is simple: schedule a consultation with our team. We’ll assess your hearing and guide you through every step of the process.

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What Our Patients Are Saying

Average Star Rating:
Rated 5 out of 5
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Personalized Hearing Care, Every Step of the Way

Why Treating Hearing Loss Matters

Hearing health is about more than just hearing — it’s about protecting your overall well-being.

Linked to
Cognitive Decline

Untreated hearing loss has been linked to a faster rate of cognitive decline and memory loss.

May Reduce
Dementia Risk

Studies show that addressing hearing loss may help reduce the risk of dementia.

Better Communication, Better Quality of Life

Improved hearing helps you stay connected to the people and moments that matter most.

The Latest from Excel Audiology

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Understanding Difficulty Hearing in Restaurants and Finding Real Relief

Restaurant conversations can be difficult to follow when environmental noise competes with your focus and hearing. Our clinical team can evaluate hearing across quiet settings and background-noise environments to pinpoint specific auditory challenges. After uncovering the precise factors driving your difficult hearing, our team helps you select individualized auditory solutions. Why Can I Hear Normally

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What Causes Hearing Aids to Trigger Headaches?

Advanced hearing aids are engineered to support your distinct hearing loss challenges. No matter if you recently acquired hearing aids or have relied on them for decades, should your hearing aids generate headaches or any form of soreness, effective options exist. A fully optimized hearing aid fits effortlessly inside your ear and delivers the exact

A healthcare professional tests a babys hearing using specialized equipment while the baby lies on an examination table in a clinic.

My Newborn Did Not Pass the Hearing Screen: What Comes Next?

For guardians caring for an infant, realizing their child suffers from hearing impairment can trigger overwhelming feelings of anxiety. Fortunately, the reassuring perspective dictates that through timely checks and early help, babies with hearing issues can realize remarkable achievements. Indeed, these children can build language, communication skills, and strong connections with the world around them,