Audiologist & Tinnitus Specialist Near Draper, UT

Do you hear well in a quiet, one-on-one conversation but lose track of the words when a meeting gets crowded or a restaurant fills up?

That gap between “my hearing seems fine” and “I cannot understand people in noise” is one of the most common reasons Draper residents contact us. It is also one of the easiest problems to miss because a basic hearing test can look normal even when everyday listening has become difficult.

Draper sits at the south end of the Salt Lake Valley, between the Wasatch Mountains and the Point of the Mountain. It is home to many working professionals and growing families, including people whose days are spent in open offices, virtual meetings, classrooms, and busy restaurants.

Those are often the environments where hearing difficulties appear first. You may follow a quiet conversation easily but lose the words when several people are talking or background noise increases.

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus provides comprehensive hearing and tinnitus care for Draper residents. We evaluate more than your ability to hear quiet tones. We also look at speech understanding, hearing in background noise, tinnitus symptoms, and how listening difficulties are affecting your work, relationships, and daily life.

Our newest clinic in South Jordan is just minutes from much of Draper, bringing comprehensive hearing evaluations, verified hearing-aid fittings, and specialty tinnitus treatment closer to home.

Our approach is built around objective testing, verified treatment, and ongoing care—not a quick device sale.

Dr. Layne Garrett consulting with a patient at Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, discussing tinnitus options — Dr. Garrett reviewing results with a patient.

Where can Draper residents find comprehensive hearing and tinnitus care?

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus provides comprehensive hearing evaluations, prescription hearing aids, tinnitus treatment, speech-in-noise testing, and Real Ear Measurement for Draper residents. Our South Jordan clinic is just minutes from much of Draper, making specialty hearing and tinnitus care easier to access close to home.

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Comprehensive Hearing Care for Draper Residents

Most hearing problems do not begin with silence. They begin with effort.

You may catch most of a conversation and quietly fill in the rest. Over time, that guessing becomes exhausting, especially in meetings, restaurants, classrooms, or family gatherings.

That is why our evaluations go beyond the standard tone test. A basic screening can show whether you detect quiet sounds, but it does not always explain how well you understand speech when background noise gets in the way.

For a Draper professional working in the Silicon Slopes corridor, that may show up first in an open office or crowded meeting. For a parent, it may be most noticeable at a busy family dinner or school event.

What a Complete Evaluation Includes

Pure-tone testing to map the softest sounds you can hear
Speech-in-noise testing to measure how well you understand words in realistic listening conditions
Tympanometry to evaluate middle-ear and eardrum function
Cognitive hearing screening because hearing and brain health are closely connected
A clear explanation of what the results mean for your daily life

Many people with genuine listening difficulties still have an audiogram that falls within the normal range. They can detect sound but struggle to separate speech from competing noise.

Research published through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association shows that speech-in-noise ability does not always match the standard audiogram. That is why we test the problem directly instead of assuming that a normal tone test means normal everyday hearing.

Why does the extra testing matter?

If you can hear that someone is talking but cannot make out the words, the answer is rarely to make everything louder. The right treatment depends on identifying where the breakdown is happening, and that requires more than a basic hearing screening.

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Hearing Aids That Actually Work

If you have worn hearing aids before and felt disappointed, you are not alone. One of the most common things we hear from Draper patients is, “I tried hearing aids, but they ended up in a drawer.”

The device is not always the real problem. Often, the fitting was never properly verified.

Why Real Ear Measurement Matters

Every ear canal is shaped differently. That means the same hearing-aid settings can produce different results in different ears.

Real Ear Measurement uses a small probe microphone placed in the ear canal to measure the sound that is actually reaching the eardrum. We compare those measurements with your prescription targets and adjust the hearing aids until the fitting is accurate.

Think of it this way: you would not want your blood-pressure medication managed entirely by averages without checking your actual blood pressure. Hearing aids should not be fitted entirely by software estimates without measuring what they are actually delivering inside your ears.

Research published through the National Institutes of Health supports verified hearing-aid fittings over relying only on manufacturer software.

A Treatment Plan, Not a Transaction

Hearing loss is a chronic condition, so successful treatment requires more than selecting a device and sending someone home.

Our treatment plans may include:

Hearing aids selected for your hearing pattern, lifestyle, and goals
Real Ear Measurement at the fitting
Follow-up visits and adjustments
Quarterly performance servicing
Supplies
Hearing rehabilitation to help your brain adapt
Options to upgrade as your hearing or technology needs change

We fit hearing aids from Starkey, Oticon, Phonak, Widex, Signia, ReSound, and other leading manufacturers. Brand is a tool, not the treatment. The fitting protocol and follow-up care matter more than the logo on the device.

Listen: Signs Your Hearing Aids May No Longer Be Serving You

This podcast explains how to tell whether your current hearing aids are worn out, incorrectly programmed, or simply no longer meeting your needs.

Curious what treatment might cost? Use our estimator before scheduling a visit.

Tinnitus Specialists Serving Draper

Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, hissing, humming, or another sound when no outside source is present. For some people, it is a mild background annoyance. For others, it interferes with sleep, concentration, mood, and daily life.

For a busy Draper professional or parent, that constant sound can quietly affect work performance, patience, and the ability to relax at home.

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus treats tinnitus as a clinical specialty. We are one of the first 10 Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers in the United States, and we begin with a proper evaluation rather than a generic masking recommendation.

How We Treat Tinnitus

Tinnitus rarely responds to a single solution. Depending on what your evaluation reveals, treatment may include:

Lenire bimodal neuromodulation — an FDA-cleared treatment that combines sound with gentle tongue stimulation
My Tinnitus Therapy — our CBT-based coaching program designed to reduce the anxiety and emotional reactivity that can make tinnitus feel more intrusive
Customized sound therapy to support habituation and reduce the contrast between tinnitus and the surrounding environment
Hearing-aid therapy when hearing loss is contributing to the tinnitus
Ongoing coaching and follow-up to help the brain respond differently over time

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus is northern Utah’s only full-time Lenire provider. We also have extensive experience helping patients understand whether Lenire is appropriate and how it fits into a broader treatment plan.

Research published in peer-reviewed tinnitus journals supports the use of structured, evidence-based approaches rather than relying on a single universal treatment.

Why does tinnitus need a real evaluation?

Tinnitus is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It may be connected to hearing loss, noise exposure, stress, sleep disruption, medication effects, or another medical condition. A proper evaluation helps identify the most likely contributors so treatment can be matched to the individual instead of guessed.

Listen: What a Realistic Tinnitus Treatment Timeline Looks Like

In this podcast episode, we discuss why tinnitus improvement is usually gradual, what meaningful progress can look like, and why treatment timelines vary from person to person.

Hearing Loss and Brain Health

Hearing loss affects more than communication. When the brain has to work harder to fill in missing sounds, everyday conversations can require more mental effort than they should.

Over time, that increased listening effort can contribute to fatigue, frustration, and withdrawal from situations that have become difficult to follow. Hearing loss has also been identified as a modifiable risk factor associated with cognitive decline and dementia.

Research published in The Lancet has highlighted the importance of addressing hearing loss as part of long-term brain health.

Why This Shapes How We Practice

Our founder, Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. That training informs our approach across the practice.

We do not treat hearing loss as a simple volume problem. We look at how well you understand speech, how much effort listening requires, and whether treatment is helping your brain receive clearer, more complete sound.

For Draper residents in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, this is an important window. Addressing hearing difficulties earlier may help reduce daily listening strain and support continued participation at work, at home, and in social settings.

A “normal” basic hearing test does not always explain why conversations still feel difficult. That is why we include speech-in-noise testing and other measures that look more closely at how hearing functions in real life.

Dr. Layne Garrett performing hearing loss and tinnitus evaluation at Timpanogos Hearing and Tinnitus clinic in Utah.

What Draper Patients Say

A Draper software manager in his early 50s first noticed the problem during team meetings. One-on-one conversations were manageable, but in a full conference room, the words began to blur together.

For nearly two years, he blamed quiet speakers and poor acoustics. He eventually tried hearing aids from a big-box store. They helped somewhat in quiet settings, but they did not improve the noisy environments that were causing the real difficulty. Before long, the devices ended up in a drawer.

When he came to Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, the evaluation revealed the difference between what he could hear and what he could understand. His standard hearing test showed only mild changes, but his speech-in-noise results were significantly worse.

His previous hearing aids had also never been verified with Real Ear Measurement. After the devices were properly fitted and the settings were confirmed inside his ears, hearing rehabilitation was added to help rebuild his listening skills.

“For the first time in years, I can actually follow what people say in a crowded room. It feels like someone finally turned the words back on.”

That is the outcome we are working toward: not simply louder sound, but clearer understanding in the situations where hearing matters most.

A Long-Standing Standard of Care

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus has been recognized as Best of State in Auditory Services 15 times.

That recognition reflects a consistent commitment to objective testing, verified fittings, specialized tinnitus care, and treatment plans designed around long-term outcomes rather than one-time device sales.

Timpanogos Hearing and Tinnitus in Utah has been awarded Best of State in Auditory Services 15 times.

Our Locations – Serving Draper from South Jordan

Draper residents now have convenient access to specialty hearing and tinnitus care at our South Jordan clinic.

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus — South Jordan
10437 S 1300 W, Suite 250
South Jordan, UT 84095
Phone: (801) 441-6838

Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

The South Jordan clinic opens in September 2026. From most of Draper, you’ll head northwest toward the 10400 South area near The District and the Jordan River LDS Temple.

The South Jordan clinic is the closest Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus location for most Draper residents. It provides comprehensive hearing evaluations, verified hearing-aid fittings, tinnitus treatment, Lenire, and ongoing follow-up care.

American Fork Clinic

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus — American Fork
343 S 500 E
American Fork, UT 84003
Phone: (801) 763-0724

Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

American Fork remains another convenient option for Draper patients who prefer that location or need an appointment there.

To schedule at either clinic, call (385) 332-8051.

Meet Your South Jordan Care Team

Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus was founded by Dr. Layne Garrett in American Fork in 2003 — his hometown, where his grandfather Dr. Guy Richards served as the town doctor. His path to audiology began on an LDS mission to the Deaf in Boston, where he witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of restored communication. Today Dr. Garrett leads the practice as founder and clinical director, setting the standard of care that runs through everything we do.

Doug Garret, Hearing Instrument Specialist

Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., founder of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus

Dr. Levi Lundquist, Au.D., CCC-A, ABAC, CH-TM

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Lundquist grew up in Payson, Utah and discovered his passion for audiology in high school. He earned his Bachelor’s in Communicative Disorders from Utah State University and his Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Utah. He is board certified by the American Board of Audiology, holds his Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, and is certified in Tinnitus Management — and he treats more tinnitus patients with Lenire than any other tinnitus specialist in Utah. Meet Dr. Lundquist →

Doug Garrett, HIS, CDP

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Doug Garrett has audiology in his DNA. As the son of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus founder Dr. Layne Garrett, Doug grew up inside one of Utah’s most respected hearing care practices — learning early that better hearing isn’t just about turning up the volume.

Doug joined Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus in 2022 as an Audiology Assistant, while finishing his education. In 2026 he completed his training to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist and Certified Dementia Practitioner to support his patients through every stage of their care journey. Learn more about Doug Garrett, HIS

Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP

Founder & Clinical Director

Dr. Garrett earned his Au.D. from Salus University and spent time at Sonic Innovations training audiologists nationally before founding this practice. He holds board certification from the American Board of Audiology, certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus Management, and is one of the few audiologists in Utah certified as a Dementia Practitioner. Under his clinical leadership, Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus has been recognized as Best of State in Auditory Services 15 times and designated one of the first 10 Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers in the United States. Learn more about Dr. Garrett →

Frequently Asked Questions by Patients From Draper

Where is the nearest Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus clinic to Draper?

Our South Jordan clinic is the closest location for most Draper residents. It is located at 10437 S 1300 W, Suite 250, near the 10400 South area and The District. Our American Fork clinic is also available for patients who prefer that location.

I work in an open office and struggle to understand people. Could that be hearing loss?

Possibly. Open offices, crowded meetings, and restaurants are often where speech-in-noise difficulties appear first. Some people can detect quiet tones normally but still have trouble separating speech from competing sound.
That is why our evaluations include speech-in-noise testing rather than relying only on a standard audiogram.

My hearing test was normal, but I still cannot understand people. What should I do next?

We treat tinnitus as a genuine clinical specialty. We are one of the first 10 MA standard hearing test measures your ability to detect tones in a quiet environment. It does not always show how well you understand speech in background noise.

We evaluate speech understanding, listening effort, and other factors that may explain why everyday conversations still feel difficult. Treatment depends on where the breakdown is occurring, not simply whether the audiogram falls within the normal range.

Do you treat tinnitus as well as hearing loss?

Yes. Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus is one of the first 10 Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers in the United States and northern Utah’s only full-time Lenire provider.

Treatment may include Lenire bimodal neuromodulation, My Tinnitus Therapy, customized sound therapy, hearing-aid therapy when hearing loss is involved, and ongoing coaching.

Is specialty care worth traveling outside Draper for?

For many patients, it is. Specialty care includes testing and treatment that may not be available through a basic screening or retail hearing-aid fitting, including speech-in-noise testing, Real Ear Measurement, tinnitus evaluation, and coordinated follow-up care.

Our South Jordan clinic brings that care close to Draper, while our American Fork clinic remains another option.

Listen What a “Normal” Hearing Test Can Still Miss

A standard audiogram can look normal even when speech remains difficult to understand in background noise. This podcast explains what may be missing and why additional testing can matter.

Ready to Schedule?

If hearing loss, speech-in-noise difficulty, or tinnitus is affecting your work, relationships, or daily life, the next step is a comprehensive evaluation.

We look beyond a basic screening to understand what is actually happening, explain the results clearly, and recommend treatment only when it is appropriate.

Call (385) 332-8051 or request an appointment online.