KC Hearing Center audiologist meeting with a patient in the Raytown office

Audiology & Hearing Care - Missouri & Kansas

Advanced audiology built around you.

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, expert hearing aid fittings, and lifetime follow-up across seven locations in the Kansas City metro, surrounding rural communities, and Wichita. Locally owned, patient-first, and committed to clear, personal guidance.

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30+years serving KC

7convenient locations

20+ yrsaverage audiologist experience

What we do

Hearing care for every stage of life

From your first hearing test to long-term care of your devices, our audiologists and licensed specialists walk with you every step.

Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations

Thorough, painless testing that maps the full picture of your hearing and shapes the right treatment plan.

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Treatment of Hearing Loss

Personalized, evidence-based care to protect cognition, relationships, and quality of life.

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Hearing Aid Consultation, Fitting & Repairs

Fittings you can actually hear the difference in — plus real-ear verification, repairs, and maintenance.

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Tinnitus Treatment & Therapy

Sound therapy, tinnitus retraining, and personalized management plans for ringing, buzzing, and humming in the ears.

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Assistive Listening Devices

TV streamers, remote mics, captioned phones, and apps that extend your hearing beyond the aids themselves.

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Auditory Training (LACE)

Targeted exercises that strengthen the ear-to-brain connection — because hearing is rebuilt in practice, not just in devices.

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Redux® Professional Drying

In-office moisture removal that verifiably revives devices in minutes — part of our standard of care.

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Ear Impressions & Earmolds

Custom protection for hunters, musicians, swimmers, and anyone who needs a perfect, comfortable seal.

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Why KC Hearing Center

Locally rooted. Clinically rigorous. Personally attentive.

We are not a national chain. We are the audiologists and specialists your neighbors already see — and we built this practice around the way patients actually live.

Education-first care

We take the time to explain your audiogram, your options, and exactly what to expect next — so you never feel rushed or sold to.

State-of-the-art technology

From real-ear verification to Redux® professional drying and the latest AI-enabled hearing aids, we invest in tools that measurably improve outcomes.

Lifetime follow-up, close to home

Seven locations across Raytown, Belton, Independence, Butler, Higginsville, Warrensburg, and Wichita mean your care stays convenient long after your fitting.

Meet the team

Audiologists with 20+ years of experience — on average.

Your hearing is personal. So is our team. Every provider at KC Hearing Center practices a patient-centered plan of care.

Meet all providers

Kathryn Grote, MS

Audiologist · Owner

All locations

Kathy founded KC Hearing Center to bring rigorous, personal hearing care back to her own community.

Dr. Haley Womack, Au.D.

Audiologist

Independence, Higginsville & Belton

Patient-centered care with a focus on strengthening relationships through better communication.

Dr. Chelsea Peyton, Au.D.

Audiologist

Wichita

Wichita-born and Wichita State-trained, Dr. Peyton is devoted to serving her hometown community with personalized hearing care.

Dr. Kristy Kurtz, Au.D.

Audiologist

All locations

Experienced in hearing aid technology and patient-centered care, with a background spanning manufacturing, ENT collaboration, and private practice.

Emma Walls

Hearing Instrument Specialist In-Training

Independence

Doctoral student at KU Medical Center with a passion for individualized, patient-centered hearing care.

Sammy Finley

Hearing Instrument Specialist In-Training

KC Locations

Audiology doctoral student at KU Medical Center bringing clinical curiosity and a patient-first approach.

Dr. Cindy Bloyer

Audiologist

KC Locations

Experienced audiologist dedicated to comprehensive hearing care across Kansas City. (Photo coming soon.)

Find us

Seven locations across Kansas City & Wichita

Choose the office closest to you. Raytown, Belton, and Independence are our flagship locations; every office offers hearing evaluations, fittings, and follow-up.

Raytown waiting room at KC Hearing Center

Raytown, MO Flagship

6528 Raytown Rd, Suite I, Raytown, MO 64133

Mon–Thu 9:00a–4:30p · Fri 9:00a–3:00p

Call (816) 737-0055

Belton, MO Flagship

8424 Clint Dr, Belton, MO 64012

Mon–Thu 9:00a–4:30p · Fri 9:00a–3:00p

Call (816) 322-8883

Independence front desk at KC Hearing Center

Independence, MO Flagship

17601 E US Hwy 40, Suite L, Independence, MO 64055

Mon–Thu 9:00a–4:30p · Fri 9:00a–3:00p

Call (816) 373-7900

Butler office inside Bates Memorial Hospital

Butler, MO

615 Nursery St (Bates Memorial Hospital), Butler, MO 64730

Mon–Thu 9:00a–4:30p · Fri 9:00a–3:00p

Call (816) 322-8883

Higginsville office exterior at KC Hearing Center

Higginsville, MO

1201 W 19th Street, Higginsville, MO 64037

Thursdays 9:30a–4:00p

Call (816) 373-7900

Wichita, KS Wichita Flagship

3500 N Rock Rd, Building 1200, Wichita, KS 67226

Mon–Thu 8:30a–5:00p · Fri 8:30a–3:00p

Call (316) 858-3334

Warrensburg, MO location — photo coming soon

Warrensburg, MO New

113 West Gay Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093

Hours by appointment

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Patient experiences

What our neighbors are saying

Real words from patients across our Kansas City and Wichita locations.

★★★★★

"KC Hearing Center has done a wonderful job in fitting and programming my first hearing aid, and they are very helpful if I have questions with settings, etc. Definitely recommend this place."

— Maria S.

★★★★★

"The staff at KC Hearing Center is friendly and helpful. If you are looking for exceptional knowledge and care, this is the place. Kathy Grote will help you with the best and most economical option for you."

— Connie G.

★★★★★

"Her expertise will guide you through the process with confidence in the decisions you make. Compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient — we are grateful for this team."

— Long-time patient

★★★★★

"I've been going to KC Hearing Center for years and the care is consistently excellent. They take the time to make sure everything is right before you leave. I wouldn't go anywhere else."

— Dennis W.

★★★★★

"From the moment I walked in, I felt heard and respected. The audiologist was thorough, patient, and explained everything clearly. My hearing aids have made a remarkable difference."

— Shirley M.

★★★★★

"Professional, caring, and knowledgeable. The whole team goes above and beyond. I've recommended KC Hearing Center to several friends and they've all had wonderful experiences."

— Robert T.

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