AudioNova - Austin
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About AudioNova in Austin, TX

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Meet Our Staff
Brian Gamez, H.I.S.
Brian Gamez is a compassionate and highly skilled Hearing Instrument Specialist, licensed in the state of Texas, with a strong commitment to helping individuals reconnect with the sounds that matter most. With years of experience in hearing healthcare, Brian specializes in comprehensive hearing evaluations, the precise fitting of hearing aids, and the ongoing support necessary to ensure long-term success with hearing solutions. He is known for his patient-centered approach, working closely with individuals of all ages to deliver customized care in a warm, supportive environment. Brian believes that education is key to empowerment, and he takes the time to ensure every patient understands their hearing health and the technology available to improve it. Dedicated to professional growth, Brian keeps pace with the latest advancements in hearing aid technology and regularly participates in continuing education. His passion for sound extends beyond the clinic—whether enjoying live music, spending time with loved ones, or playing with his two dogs, Benny and Henny, Brian understands firsthand the profound role that hearing plays in everyday connection and joy.

Taylor Harden, Au.D.
Taylor Harden, Au.D., is a Doctor of Audiology at AudioNova in the Austin clinic. She specializes in diagnostic audiologic evaluations, hearing aid fittings and verification, tinnitus management, and patient counseling. With a background in research on auditory attention and communication technology, Taylor is passionate about advancing accessible and multimodal communication across the lifespan. Her academic journey began at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders in 2021. She later completed her Doctorate of Audiology at the same institution in 2025. Driven by her belief that everyone deserves access to meaningful communication, Taylor is dedicated to bridging the gap between people and technology to make hearing care more intuitive and accessible. In her role, she takes pride in educating patients about their hearing and cognitive health. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys running marathons, taking dance classes, exploring Austin, and experimenting with new recipes.

Audiology Services

Hearing Exams
We offer a comprehensive hearing exam to detect and diagnose levels of hearing loss.

Tinnitus Solutions
Our hearing experts can provide tools to manage tinnitus symptoms and get relief to those afflicted.

Hearing Aids
Get to know the latest features in hearing aid technology with in-person demonstration and product trials.
Hearing Aid Technology
AudioNova carries the very latest in hearing aid solutions from top-rated brands like Phonak, Unitron, and Sennheiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use hearing protection?
You should always use hearing protection when engaging in high-noise recreational activities or work. These activities may include hunting, music concerts, motor sports, and/or construction. Noise-induced hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure to noise or a single, extremely loud event. The louder the sound, the quicker it can cause damage. If you notice ringing in your ears or temporary hearing loss after a loud noise exposure, the environment was too noisy and could be harmful. If that ringing or temporary hearing loss is persistent, it would be a good idea to contact us for a hearing evaluation.
Should I get my hearing tested?
If you suspect that you or a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss, it’s recommended that you seek help sooner rather than later. Hearing loss tends to develop gradually and is often noticeable to close friends and family well before the affected individual realizes it. Identifying and treating hearing loss promptly is crucial. Ignoring it could lead to significant long-term effects, such as increased risk of depression and dementia.
What are decibels?
Decibels (dB) represent a sound’s loudness, measured on a logarithmic scale. When a sound increases in volume by six dB, it’s approximately twice as loud as before. Keep in mind that the dB value depends on the specific context of the sound.
Here are examples of different sounds and their corresponding dB levels:
- 180 dB: Rocket launch
- 140 dB: Jet plane
- 120 dB: Rock band
- 110 dB: Loud thunder
- 90 dB: City traffic
- 80 dB: Loud radio
- 60 dB: Normal conversation
- 30 dB: Whispering
- 0 dB: The quietest sound detectable by the human ear
Hear & Now Blog
Find great articles on hearing health, hearing loss, hearing aids and tinnitus solutions on our frequently updated blog.
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Janie Quiroz
December 26, 2025
5.0 out of 5
I’m writing on behalf of my aunt to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care she received at this clinic. Brian Gamez, (hearing instrument specialist), was incredibly knowledgeable and patient throughout the entire process. What also helps is that he is bilingual. From our initial appointment to the fitting of her hearing aid, she thoroughly explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. He even walked us through the process of putting on the device and helped us navigate the app on my phone to control the hearing level. Brian Gamez’s expertise and kindness truly made a difference in my aunt’s life. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone in need of hearing care. I had a very negative experience with a different ENT who was not patient or accommodating to my aunt’s disabilities. Overall, I had a 10/10 experience at this clinic.
Joanie Watson
November 2, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Kathryn and Brian were so helpful and kind! I really appreciate their professionalism and attention to detail.
Fadil Moralic
September 14, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Everyone and everything was good and professional. Thank you
Response from AudioNova
September 16, 2025
Thanks so much for your feedback Fadil! We’re really glad you enjoyed our service.
Jenny Peterson
September 9, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
September 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your rating Jenny, we hope to see you again soon.
Glen F
September 8, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Awesome customer service
Response from AudioNova
September 8, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback Glen! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
Virginia C.
September 5, 2025
5.0 out of 5
My hearing aids were disarmingly not adjusted properly, for I don't know how long. My clinician at AudioNova identified the problem and made several adjustments, including enlarging the ear pieces because they were letting too much sound escape and my brain was losing the ability to process those sounds neuronally. I am very happy with the new ownership at AUdioNova at my clinic in Austin TX.
Patty Murfee
September 1, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Great experience! Brian is helping me to get the most out of hearing aides.
Response from AudioNova
September 2, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback Patty, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Don H
August 15, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Good service
Sherry Wong
May 18, 2025
5.0 out of 5
They are so nice and helpful. Great at following up.
Ginger Geyer
April 29, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Proactively helpful, friendly up front and good listeners in the back!
Daniel Han
April 7, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Brian and Abraham were friendly, professional, and receptive to my needs. I was in and out with my brand new, customized ear plugs in just 2 visits! Couldn’t recommend them more, will be going again for future check-ups!
Antonio Del Riego
January 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
January 14, 2025
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Linda Henderson
December 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I love my new hearing aids! Gay Wucher was a wonderful audiologist to work with—so knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. I highly recommend Estes by AudioNova.
Response from AudioNova
December 16, 2024
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Gay Wucher represents Estes Audiology by AudioNova, 1206 W. 38th Street! We love providing personalized hearing care.
Martha Glassmire
December 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I have been very pleased with Estes Audiology through the years, starting in the early 2000’s. Their treatment of me has always been very helpful and professional, and my hearing has benefited greatly.
Response from AudioNova
December 9, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback Martha! We are pleased that you are satisfied with us
T. H.
November 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Went beyond expectations to help me get what I needed.
Response from AudioNova
December 2, 2024
We're delighted that our solution is working for you. Thank you for sharing your review with us. We love to make hearing loss a thing of the past.
Roni Me
November 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Staff was friendly, informative & professional.
Response from AudioNova
November 27, 2024
Hello Roni. Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback about our team at 1206 W. 38th Street.
Betsy M
November 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Everyone that works there is wonderful!
Response from AudioNova
November 26, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Rita Nowakowski
November 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Gay is a truly talented audiologist. She has so much experience that you do not ever find at new and up coming hearing aid establishments. You need to come to Gay and you will be extremely happy and hear at a professional level. Can’t compliment her and the Team at Estes Audiology enough.
Mary Lovey Wood
November 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Competent and compassionate professional care.
Response from AudioNova
December 5, 2024
We're delighted that our solution is working for you. Thank you for sharing your review with us. We love providing personalized hearing care.
Stephany Love
November 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I going to my hearing aid fix test to try it in my hearing is anything good 👍🏽 🌟
Response from AudioNova
November 27, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Linda E
October 31, 2024
5.0 out of 5
What a professional and caring staff! I always have a wonderful experience at Estes Audiology. They are always friendly, thorough and competent.
Gay Wucher
October 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Always punctual and prepared
SAM
October 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5
NONE
Response from AudioNova
October 4, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Sm
October 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Good
Response from AudioNova
October 4, 2024
Thank you for your rating, it means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
Jay Smith
September 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
September 9, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Jim Crosby
September 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Professional, clear, and kind. Thank you!
Ron Myers
September 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Estes Audiology on 38th Street was wonderful. They were efficient, kind, and did a great job explaining and completing the procedure I needed. I would highly recommend Estes Audiology.
Gwendolyn Santiago
September 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Efficient and nice.
Response from AudioNova
September 3, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Dina Parkinson
August 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Estes Audiology is fantastic! The entire staff makes sure you get what you need done without any issues! Gay is the best!
Response from AudioNova
August 30, 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience at 1206 W. 38th Street, we're delighted you're happy with the service.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Excellent customer service!
Response from AudioNova
August 21, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
anthony alexander
August 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Fast service and they care for their patients.
Response from AudioNova
August 15, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback Anthony, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
First time getting my hearing check. Great experience from making my appointment to patient check-out. Staff and doctors are friendly and professional.
Response from AudioNova
August 8, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5
very attentive, very friendly and helpful, knowledgeable skills in audiology, and good customer service
Response from AudioNova
August 2, 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback! We’re really glad you enjoyed our service.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Gay and the other staff members were excellent.
Anonymous Reviewer
July 21, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Very professional and efficient.
Response from AudioNova
July 23, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Very cool audiologist. Great customer service. Fast, friendly and informative.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great! Very professional, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable
Response from AudioNova
July 1, 2024
Thank you for sharing your fabulous review with us.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Arianna is an excellent audiologist
Anonymous Reviewer
June 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5
From the front desk to the back office, they are all very nice, respectful of their patients time and seem to know their stuff.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5
As usual, excellent and friendly service.
Response from AudioNova
June 25, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 15, 2024
4.0 out of 5
Overall good experience.
Response from AudioNova
June 21, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Barbara Humble
June 14, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I can’t imaging having better help with my hearing needs, I believe they are ay the top of excellence in every way!
Response from AudioNova
June 14, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 10, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service! Explained everything in detail. Very friendly atmosphere.
Response from AudioNova
June 10, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
David Terreson
June 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Always excellent care
Response from AudioNova
June 10, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Nancy Coplin
June 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service and I am so pleased with the results...thanks!
Adriana DeLaRosa
June 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Anonymous Reviewer
June 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Everything was smooth
Response from AudioNova
June 4, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Gay Wucher is great. Very helpful.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service
Response from AudioNova
June 4, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
Amy Bednar
May 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Super efficient and helpful. Excellent service.
Response from AudioNova
May 28, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback Amy! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.









