Dr. Gus Mueller - The Crucial Practice of Hearing Testing

As an audiologist for more than 50 years, Dr. H. Gustav “Gus” Mueller is an acclaimed figure in the industry and has served as a researcher, lecturer, and editor. He currently has a private consulting practice located on an island west of Bismarck, ND.

Dr. Mueller runs multiple monthly journal columns and has appeared on “Page Ten” in The Hearing Journal. He has co-authored 12 textbooks on diagnostic audiology and hearing technology.

Fitting people with hearing aids is a beautiful blend of subjective and objective, science and personal experience. Patients need trained doctors to ensure their hearing technology suits them best. The reality, however, is far more complicated. There is a tremendous amount of research being performed on how to properly measure hearing loss and how to treat it properly. Few people are more knowledgeable on these subjects than Dr. Gus Mueller.

Dr. Mueller has spent 50 years in audiology, working in research, lecturing, writing, and even private consulting. His blend of academia and real world experience has made him a pioneer in the subject of hearing aids. His insights have helped shape the audiology landscape, and now he’s here to share with you.

In this first installment, Dr. Mark Syms has a powerful interview with Dr. Gus Mueller to discuss the state of hearing aids and hearing measurements. They talk in-depth on the history of these subjects, how to help patients most effectively, and which practices are most useful. They also dive into detail on the science behind hearing and its real-world application. Hear all of this and much more on this episode of the ListenUp! podcast.