{"id":"audiologists-edmonton-2026","name":"Best Audiologists in Edmonton","category":"Audiologists","location":{"city":"Edmonton","province":"Alberta","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/audiologists/in/edmonton","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"audiologists-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-20T23:59:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-20T23:59:59.999Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Ruhee Kassam, M.Aud., R.Aud.","entity_type":"Person","descriptor":"Registered audiologist and founder at 8861 75 Street NW","best_for":"People age seven and older wanting assessment, hearing protection, hearing-aid fitting and direct follow-up","why_it_ranks":"Kassam leads for an exact regulated audiologist and site, independent practice identity, clearly stated age range, assessment and result-explanation process, hearing-aid fitting and follow-up, hearing protection and accessible funding context. Founder status itself adds no points.","decision_notes":["Verify the named audiologist's current provincial registration, exact clinic and schedule, age eligibility, referral requirements, complete assessment or device fees, funding, trial, return, warranty and repair terms","Ask what testing fits the concern, how results and medical red flags are handled, who will fit and verify any device, what non-device options exist and what follow-up is included; no provider or technology is universally best","Sudden hearing loss, severe new dizziness, ear injury, drainage, acute neurological symptoms or another urgent concern needs prompt medical assessment rather than an ordinary hearing-aid appointment"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/audiologists/in/edmonton/profile/ruhee-kassam-edmonton-audiologist","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/audiologists-edmonton-2026/ruhee-kassam-edmonton-audiologist","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Laréna Lewchuk, R.Aud.","entity_type":"Person","descriptor":"Registered audiologist at Audiology Clinic of Northern Alberta, 7807 109 Street","best_for":"Adults seeking detailed hearing or tinnitus assessment, transparent device options and long-term follow-up","why_it_ranks":"Lewchuk ranks second for current named-provider and exact-site evidence, long practice continuity, advanced diagnostic and tinnitus pathways, longer appointments, published assessment price, multi-manufacturer choice, funding help and explicit device trial and return context. Review counts and premium-product language were discounted.","decision_notes":["Verify the named audiologist's current provincial registration, exact clinic and schedule, age eligibility, referral requirements, complete assessment or device fees, funding, trial, return, warranty and repair terms","Ask what testing fits the concern, how results and medical red flags are handled, who will fit and verify any device, what non-device options exist and what follow-up is included; no provider or technology is universally best","Sudden hearing loss, severe new dizziness, ear injury, drainage, acute neurological symptoms or another urgent concern needs prompt medical assessment rather than an ordinary hearing-aid appointment"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/audiologists/in/edmonton/profile/larena-lewchuk-edmonton-audiologist","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/audiologists-edmonton-2026/larena-lewchuk-edmonton-audiologist","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Dr. Nicuta Gairns, Au.D., R.Aud.","entity_type":"Person","descriptor":"Registered audiologist at Wild Rose Audiology, 14211 103 Avenue NW","best_for":"Infants, children, adults or seniors needing broad diagnostic and hearing-rehabilitation capability","why_it_ranks":"Gairns earns third for regulated-provider and exact-clinic resolution, a practice equipped for pediatric through senior care, clear diagnostic and rehabilitation scope, provider continuity and direct clinic access. Doctoral and teaching credentials establish training context only and do not prove a better result.","decision_notes":["Verify the named audiologist's current provincial registration, exact clinic and schedule, age eligibility, referral requirements, complete assessment or device fees, funding, trial, return, warranty and repair terms","Ask what testing fits the concern, how results and medical red flags are handled, who will fit and verify any device, what non-device options exist and what follow-up is included; no provider or technology is universally best","Sudden hearing loss, severe new dizziness, ear injury, drainage, acute neurological symptoms or another urgent concern needs prompt medical assessment rather than an ordinary hearing-aid appointment"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/audiologists/in/edmonton/profile/nicuta-gairns-edmonton-audiologist","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/audiologists-edmonton-2026/nicuta-gairns-edmonton-audiologist","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}