Hearing Specialists at Summit Hearing Solutions in Indiana

Ted Blanford, ACA/HIS

Owner

Ted studied at the George Washington University School of Medicine Laboratory Science, and he has more than 23 years of experience as a hearing health professional. He also served his country for 22 years, including three tours in Iraq.

“I’ve been proud to serve my country, and I founded Summit so that I can serve my community by providing solutions to hearing loss,” Ted says. “My goal is to help as many people as possible enjoy the freedom of communicating with those they love.”

Ted has a personal perspective on hearing loss—his own hearing loss was diagnosed when he was 30 years old.

“I understand the hesitation that people experience when they notice a change in their hearing,” Ted says. “I don’t want the hearing aid experience to be uncomfortable or something that is put off until it gets ‘too bad.’ If someone notices that you’re having trouble understanding speech, it’s ‘bad enough’ to do something. On average, people wait seven to 10 years before they do anything about a noticeable hearing loss. The truth is, hearing aids may be the solution.

“I love what we do, and that’s helping people reconnect with those they love by offering superior service and the finest American-made hearing aids available,” Ted adds. “I truly understand the importance of communication and how hearing loss can affect one’s family and loved ones.”

Ted and his wife, Laura, have two daughters, Chelsea, 30, and Isla, 11.

Patient Reviews

Read a Few of Our Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5 Stars based on 40 Reviews on Google.

Read what some of our patients have to say about our staff and our office!

Andra Kosmoski, on Google

Summit cares about its clients

David Hunt, on Google

whtshernme, on Google

Super service and skilled staff. Great care. Highly recommend!

Mary Rush, on Google

Great people and great service along with great product.

Richard Garren, on Google

Absolutely LOVE Summit Hearing Solutions!! Mark is my audiologist and is wonderful. He has helped to restore some of my unilateral hearing loss with a hearing aid and it has made such a difference in both my professional and personal life! Incredibly knowledgeable and always fun to chat with. Thank...

Allie Daniels, on Google

Mark is my audiologist and is thorough with the examinations and testing. In addition, Ted, Audiologist and staff are friendly and welcoming. If you want great service, hearing aid options, and great energy, make an appointment! I opted for the style of hearing aids below because my hearing volume adjustment...

Yvette Luster, on Google

If you have ringing in your ears making you all grumpy because you’re miserable, go talk to Ted and his Staff at Summit Hearing Solutions. Ted diagnosed my ringing as tinnitus. They made it manageable! I’ve had my hearing aids for about six years and absolutely love them. I did...

John Sallows, on Google

Dr Ted is always willing to help! Place is organized and staff are amazing.

Carrie Burrous, on Google

After retiring, I moved back to Fort Wayne and since I wore hearing aids, I was looking for someone to maintain them for me. I went to Summit Hearing Solutions on Dupont. I first met Sally. What a gem she is. She is always upbeat and ready to help you...

Cherie Mault, on Google

Highly recommend Summit Hearing Solutions! Ted is knowledgeable, honest, caring, and respectful. He took his time to make sure my mother understood her hearing loss and the severity of it and how to adjust to her new hearing aids. He also graciously welcomed us (my dad, sister, and I) to...

Andra Kosmoski, on Google

Ted Blanford is the real deal. I would not trust anyone else to provide the care, technology, and outstanding service I have gotten at Summit Hearing Solutions. Best products, best service, and the coolest secretary in Fort Wayne (go Sally!)

Michael Shaffer, on Google

The people are friendly and accommodaring to rescheduling appointments should the need arise.

Joseph Penaloza, on Google

Sherry Schroeder, on Google

Can't say enough about how awesome Ted and his staff are at all their locations! Bought our first high-quality hearing aids the first year he opened in 2011. We've been family since day 1 ! Service is superb! They are more knowledgeable of their product caring for you and to...

Wendy Gehring, on Google

We brought our father in to be hearing tested for hearing aids. The doctor was so kind and patient with my father, who also has dementia. Thank you very much!