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Dr. Gene McHugh

Licensed Audiologist

In Colorado

 

OFFICE HOURS

Mountain Time USA

Mon-Thurs

9:00AM-5:00PM

Closed Fridays

 

OFFICE ADDRESS

1715 North Weber

Suite 280

Colorado Springs

Colorado 80907

 

719.520.1155

 

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OWNER/AUDIOLOGIST'S BACKGROUND  

Gene McHugh, EdD CCC/A is a certified audiologist with 30 years of hearing aid and audiology experience. The following is a brief summary of his educational and professional background:


Dr. Gene McHugh and Colorado Springs Audiology, Inc. 
Dr. McHugh has been helping persons with hearing problems in the Pikes Peak region since 1985.  Our office is easy to find and handicap accessible with free parking.   At CSA, you can expect unsurpassed services at affordable costs, with special attention to your individual needs.  We believe it's important to be good, but it's more important to be good to people. Colorado Springs Audiology (Inc) is an independent, multi-line hearing instrument provider, owned and operated by Dr. Gene McHugh, since 1985.   Dr. McHugh is not restricted to using only one brand and is not owned by any hearing aid manufacturer or buying group. Is this better?  Absolutely.  Dr. McHugh posts his hearing aid fees/prices so you will know what to expect when you come in.  He's the only one that does.



Dr. McHugh performs cerumen removal and is a consultant to Prescott's Microscopes

 

BACKGROUND, EDUCATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE - He's been here for a long time, educated in Colorado and plans to stay in Colorado Springs for a long time.

  • Attended high school in Colorado Springs

  • Received his bachelor's degree (BA) with honors from the University of Northern Colorado, in 1975.

  • Interned at Denver General Hospital and The Children's Hospital

  • Completed the master's degree (M.A.) in clinical audiology in 1976.

  • Licensed to practice audiology in Iowa after completing clinical fellowship year and passing national examination

  • Worked for hearing aid manufacturer (Siemens) from 1977 to 1980 as manufacturer representative and audiologist.

  • Became certified clinically competent in audiology (designated as CCC/A) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (1980).

  • Worked for earmold manufacturer (Westone) from 1980 to 1982 as representative and in-house audiologist.

  • Enrolled in doctoral program at University of Northern Colorado, Department of Special Education (1982-1985)

  • Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in audiology and deaf education and served as clinical supervisor at the University of Northern Colorado Audiology Clinic between 1982 to 1984.

  • Interned at The Children's Hospital, Denver General Hospital and Colorado Department of Health. 

  • Conferred the doctorate degree in education (EdD) with emphasis in audiology and university instruction in 1985.  His is published dissertation investigated the effects of open- classroom acoustics on children with auditory processing deficit. 

  • In July of 1985, Dr. McHugh opened his private practice.

 

     Dr. McHugh belongs to numerous professional organizations and has published articles and written chapters for audiology textbooks in the area of hearing instrument fittings, earmold materials and microscope enhanced cerumen management.

 

 Outside the office, Dr. McHugh sings and plays music.   He played the part of "Jinx" in "Forever Plaid" at the FAC; sings with Broadmoor Harmony during the holidays and plays in a band at his second home in Cuchara, Colorado.


Forever Plaid
Broadmoor Harmony
The Savages - La Veta & Cuchara

 

Gene is married to Mary Purinsh, DDS a general practice DENTIST located in the Old Colorado City district of Colorado Springs at 2501 West Colorado. 

 

Both Gene and Mary were in the 1971 graduating class from Coronado High School in Colorado Springs.  They married in 1976. 

 

Mary received her BA in Chemistry from the University of Northern Colorado in 1975 and DDS from the University of Iowa in 1979.  Mary has been in private practice since 1980.  In her spare time, she is an artist.  One of her paintings can be seen in Gene's waiting room.

 

For more information about Dr. Purinsh, go to drpurinsh.com