Welcome to Ascent Hearing

Ascent Audiology & Hearing was founded on two simple truths- that hearing is a vital sense which plays a significant role in your quality of life and that hearing loss affects everyone uniquely. That’s why we work to solve hearing problems one individual at a time.

From the moment you walk in our front doors in North Kingstown, to the moment you walk out- We guarantee precise care and satisfaction. We understand that the journey to better hearing begins with a partnership with an audiologist that understands the difficulties hearing loss places on one’s life. We have the knowledge and technology to guide you towards a hearing aid that will fit your unique lifestyle. We do all of this with the utmost care and respect because we know that North Kingstown is a place worth hearing.

We are proud to serve our North Kingstown and Washington County communities in their journey to better hearing.

Kristen Harvard

Patient Care Coordinator

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Shane Hottin, HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Dedicated to delivering the best hearing experience possible.

Hearing Screening

A hearing screening helps determine your current hearing health and how it may be affecting your ability to understand conversations and enjoy everyday life.

Hearing Aid Consultation

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, you may be wondering what comes next. Your hearing specialist will guide you and help you find the right solution for your needs.

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Hearing Aid Repair

Hearing aids are remarkable, powerful pieces of technology that help those with hearing loss reclaim their hearing. Just like any other electronic device, they will require maintenance and repair on occasion.

Quarterly Hearing Checks

Regular hearing aid check-ups help ensure your devices continue working their best. Our friendly staff can clean, adjust, and maintain your hearing aids so they keep supporting your hearing and daily life.

Tinnitus Treatment

Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing sound in your ears or head when no external sound is present. If you’re experiencing signs of Tinnitus, you’re not alone.

Annual Hearing Exams

What to Expect at Your Annual Hearing Exam  Just like a yearly physical, an annual hearing exam is a proactive checkup that catches changes in your hearing before they impact your daily life. Most exams take about an hour and are completely painless and non-invasive. Our friendly team at Ascent Hearing in North Kingstown will take the […]

What Our Patients Say

Our patient’s experiences mean everything to us. We are proud to provide personalized care, advanced hearing technology, and ongoing support to help people hear their best. Read what our patients have to say about their experiences and how our team has made a difference in their hearing journey.

5.00 out of 5

Based on 99 real patient reviews.

This business is everything it should be. Shane is great.

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Howard Robbins

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Very positive experience at Ascent!

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Rus Carlsten

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Everyone was pleasant and knowledgeable.

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martin Healy

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Great service and easy appointment. Shane is very good.

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David “Dave” Gordon

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Shane was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient, highly recommended.

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Michael Langer

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Had a follow-up visit with Brie today. She carefully cleaned my hearing aids, and then answered my questions and demonstrated all of the features on the app. I’m very satisfied with my appointment.

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Joanne Blanchard

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I was pleased with the audiologist.\n He explained everything very well and so that I could understand\n I saw Shane.

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Carol Pavao

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Love visiting Accent hearing. Shane is very professional and knowledgeable about his business.

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Vicki Moore

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Shane was very professional and thorough. I would highly recommend seeing him. Also, the location was very convenient.

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Katy Piscatelli

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Shane was outstanding. Answered all my questions.

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Kathleen Almanzor

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I had a wonderful experience at Ascent Hearing in North Kingstown, RI. The provider, Shane, was extremely knowledgeable, caring, and very polite. Shane took the time to listen to all of my concerns and truly understood me. Being over the age of 60, living with a hearing impairment isn’t always…

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WHITT HORRIDGE

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Great results. Wonderful service with clear communications. Most importantly, what a difference in my everyday life.

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James Owens

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I always enjoy going to ascent. Pls r id clean, welcoming, and Sean is great.

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Helene Jannarelli

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Shane is exceedingly dedicated to his science and art. I trust his data and experience to guide me because his mission is not to sell high tech Aids but rather to improve my hearing with his resources. Bravo!

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Jack

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I had a great experience with Shane he couldn’t have been nicer and made the testing process very simple to do 👍

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Andrew Hanrahan

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Excellent hearing test. Staff was friendly and very helpful.

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Jade Smith

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Very thorough exam, knowledgeable and very helpful. Would recommend this business to anyone.

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Michael Loomis

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Person I spoke with was very informative and helpful. He was able to answer most of my questions and was going to get the answers that he didn’t have.

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Margherita Barker

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Shane is absolutely wonderful. Takes his time and explains everything. Never felt rushed. He actually cares about you as a patient.

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Linda St Coeur

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Five-Star Experience at Ascent Hearing – Quonset Point, RI Shane is an outstanding audiologist whose expertise made a real difference in my hearing health. From the start, he fitted me with nearly invisible devices that dramatically improved my hearing. More recently, he helped me solve a recurring issue with wax…

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David LeDoux

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Shawnwashelpfulandpatient

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Nora Hall

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Shane and the team at Ascent were super helpful from starting the process of evaluating my hearing loss to procuring the right devices and making all necessary adjustments. I couldn’t recommend them more!

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Gabriella Silva

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Shane is great. I already had my results with me and after he looked at them, he was on board with what was best for me and what I wanted. He is personable, and has a sense of humor which is relaxing. I look forward to being a client of…

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Kathleen Twining

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Technician always knowledgeable and friendly.

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Mary Lee Westbrook

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Service was prompt and professional. I would recommend Ascent Hearing for your hearing testing / care.

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Daniel Forman

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Our Starkey Patient Promise

We’re committed to helping your hearing aids perform their best with ongoing care, support, and personalized service.

Verified Best Hearing™ is our system that measures how well your hearing aids are performing and verifies your improvement.

Hearing aids tailored to you, with a personalized prescription and expert fitting designed to match your unique hearing needs and lifestyle.

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