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Nick Morgan-Jones - Innovating and Stylizing Hearing Technology
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Nick Morgan-Jones is a freelance product designer who specializes in user experience and interface. He has recently put his efforts into his own project called Decibels, which functions as an alternative hearing enhancer for those who don’t want to use hearing aids. Having grown up with hearing loss, Nick has applied his lived experiences into his …
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Gael Hannan - Overcoming the Challenges of Impaired Hearing
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Gael Hannan is an author, speaker, and advocate for the hard of hearing. She has lived with restricted hearing from the age of three and has since turned her experiences into advocacy. She served as the Director of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association for over a decade and a Program Specialist for the Hearing Foundation of Canada. Gael is the a…
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Shari Eberts - The Experience of Living With Hearing Loss
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Shari Eberts is an internationally recognized advocate for hearing loss, having lived with hearing loss herself. She runs the weekly blog, “Living With Hearing Loss,” which has been cited by publications such as The Huffington Post, Healthy Living Magazine, and Woman’s Day. She is a sought-after keynote speaker on hearing loss issues and is the aut…
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Vance Morris - Understanding Disney’s Process for Customer Service
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Vance Morris is a former Disney leader, Disney and customer experience strategist, and international speaker. He has built his career on the tenets of Disney’s brand of service. He’s spent the past 10 years sharing the insider secrets for a customer and guest service experience that works like magic. After a decade with Disney, he’s put those same …
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Barbara Mellert - The Best Advice for Parenting Children With Cochlear Implants
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Barbara Mellert is a cochlear implant advocate and has worked as an Academic Technology Consultant at Dartmouth College for more than 20 years. She started as an advocate with her two children, both of whom have bilateral cochlear implants. She runs the Facebook page “Parents of Children with Cochlear Implants,” which currently has over 14,000 memb…
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Dave Kemp - Learning About What’s Next in Hearing Technology
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Dave Kemp is the Director of Business Development at Oaktree Products, a wholesale store that was started by his family for audiology supplies and equipment. He received much of his prior experience in marketing solutions by working at other businesses such as Marketwired and Market Track. He is known for running Future Ear, a blog and podcast dedi…
Dr. Mark Syms is a Neurotologist/Otologist and the Founder of the Arizona Hearing Center. He is one of the first physicians in the country to be board-certified in neurotology and is currently a national leader in hearing technology. After nearly two decades of experience treating ear problems, Dr. Syms has helped thousands of people improve their …
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Donna Sorkin - Advocacy and Legislation on Cochlear Implants
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Donna Sorkin is the current Executive Director of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACIA), an organization that seeks to eliminate the barriers to implant acceptance. She is an expert and renowned advocate for cochlear implants. She previously served as the Vice President of Consumer Affairs at Cochlear Americas before transitioning into the …
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Dr. Nicholas Salvatore Reed - Exploring Untreated and Undertreated Hearing Loss
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Dr. Nicholas Salvatore Reed is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is an expert in a variety of intertwined studies such as biostatistics, epidemiology, and audiology. His passion is based on a deep concern for the lack of hearing care in the United States…
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Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens - The Incredible Advantages of Hearing Loops
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Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens is a National Hearing Loop Advocate through the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and the Loop Wisconsin website. With more than 40 years of experience in audiology, Dr. Sterkens has had a long career of fitting hearing instruments and counseling. She spent over 30 years as the Managing Partner of Fox Valley Hearing C…
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Dr. Maura Cosetti - Using Virtual Reality to Test Hearing Loss
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Dr. Maura Cosetti is an experienced audiologist with clinical specializations in adult and pediatric hearing disorders. She is the Director of the Ear Institute of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai, which is one of the most advanced hearing centers in the United States. She is also the Director of their Cochlear Implant Program, both an…
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Dr. Paula Folkeard and Dr. Susan Scollie - The Research That’s Changing Hearing Aids
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Dr. Paula Folkeard is a registered audiologist and the Research Manager for Western University’s audiology department, where she’s served for more than 12 years in total. Dr. Folkeard has worked in both the higher education and clinical fields of audiology. She also worked as an audiologist for the London Ear Clinic before entering into her researc…
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Dr. Marshall Chasin - How to Protect Your Hearing for Music
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Dr. Marshall Chasin is an audiologist with a passion for helping musicians and the Director of Auditory Research at the Musicians’ Clinics of Canada, serving there for more than 35 years. He keeps himself busy with multiple other positions in audiology, including his roles as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Toronto and Associate Professo…
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Recent Clinical Advances in Reducing Risk for Dyslipidemia
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In this episode, host Dr. Laurence Sperling speaks with Drs Erin Michos and Peter Toth about optimal use of newer dyslipidemia therapies. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/958749). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of our adv…
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Dr. Boaz Ben-David - The Overlap Between Age, Cognition, and Hearing
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Dr. Boaz Ben-David is an Associate Professor of Pyschology at Reichman University in their Interdisciplinary Center, teaching the complex dynamic between sensory input and cognition as we age. He also holds adjunct positions at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute as well as the University of Toronto, where he served as a postdoctoral fellow. He ha…
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Dr. Douglas L. Beck - Exploring the Science Behind Hearing and Listening
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Dr. Douglas L. Beck is a well-known figure in audiology and the Vice President of Academic Sciences for Oticon, a company that manufactures adaptive hearing solutions for the modern age. Dr. Beck is a prolific author on the subject, having 185 different publications to date. He’s been with the Oticon since 2005, where many of his research and publi…
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Dr. Elizabeth Heinrichs-Graham - The Intersection Between Neuroscience and Audiology
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Dr. Elizabeth Heinrichs-Graham is a cognitive neuroscientist and the Director of the Cognitive and Sensory Imaging Laboratory for Boys Town National Research Hospital. In this role, she uses neuroimaging methods like magnetoencephalography (MEG) and structural MRI to identify brain function and dysfunction in people of all ages. Dr. Heinrichs-Graha…
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Anthony Manna - The Interesting Business Behind Cochlear Implants
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Anthony “Tony” Manna is President of Cochlear’s North American division, having served the company for over 16 years. In his role, he oversees the development and execution of strategy for their North American operations. During his time at the company, he has held a myriad of roles, starting in sales and working up to the President of Cochlear’s B…
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A Natural Winner: Plant-Based Diets and Statins vs Dyslipidemia Risk
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In this episode, Dr Laurence Sperling talks with Dr Kim Williams about preventive cardiology nutrition intervention as a key co-therapy for tackling dyslipidemia. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/958748). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed…
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Dr. Hannah Glick - Socialization and Cognitive Function in Hearing Loss
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Dr. Hannah Glick is a cognitive neuroscientist and an Affiliate Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Her professional experience extends to multiple different industries, including healthcare, academic, government, and entrepreneurial settings. She received her triple PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder in behavioral neuros…
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Christine Menapace - Identifying the Right Candidates for Cochlear Implants
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Christine Menapace is the Vice President of Clinical Affairs for Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. Christine is an expert in clinical audiology, specifically in the field of implantable hearing technology. She has worked with Cochlear for over 25 years collectively, and she previously served as the Director of Clinical S…
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Dr. Ned Stolzberg - The Importance of Quality Hospice Care
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Dr. Ned Stolzberg is the Executive Medical Director at Hospice of the Valley (HOV), Arizona’s leading provider of end-of-life care. Dr. Stolzberg has worked with HOV since 2007, overseeing the staff of physicians and nurse practitioners. Previously, he served as a palliative care consultant in hospitals. Dr. Stolzberg earned his bachelor’s degree f…
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Dr. Devin M. Cunning - The Future of Otolaryngology
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Dr. Devin M. Cunning is a physician and surgeon at Arizona Coast Ear Nose & Throat. He’s served at the facility since 1999, developing specialties in allergy, head and neck surgery, and sleep medicine. Before his time in Lake Havasu City, he worked as the General Medical Officer on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. Dr. Cunning attended the Unive…
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Top 10 Take-home Messages From the 2018 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines
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Drs Laurence Sperling and Neil Stone put key messages from the 2018 cholesterol guidelines into a clear clinical context. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/958747). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of our advertiser. This po…
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Dr. Nina Kraus - The Biology Behind Hearing
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In a career spanning over 45 years, Harvey has served in a number of academic, clinical, research, administrative, and consulting capacities with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, academia, and industry to include Chief of the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service and Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Developme…
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Dr. Harvey Abrams - Making Hearing Aids Affordable and Optimal
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Dr. Harvey Abrams is a hearing aid expert and the Head of Audiology Research at Lively. The company works with the latest technology in hearing aids to provide personalized care for a fraction of the cost. Concurrently, he works as a research consultant for different facilities. He previously spent seven years of his career working as a Senior Rese…
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Dr. Katherine Sternasty - The Barriers to Entry for Hearing Aids
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Dr. Katherine Sternasty is a Research Audiologist at Bose Corporation. She is working on an upcoming cloud-based system that can collect data and perform studies on hearing technology. During her time at Northwestern University, she helped develop an app titled hearScreen USA. During her doctorate studies, she focused on easing access to hearing ai…
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How to Improve Dyslipidemia Care in Underresourced Populations
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Drs Larry Sperling and Karol Watson discuss health equity and social determinants of health for populations with dyslipidemia. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/958746). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This …
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Jan Janssen - The Future of Cochlear Implants
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Jan Janssen is the Chief Technology Officer at Cochlear, a leader in implantable hearing solutions. Working with Cochlear for over 20 years, Jan is an expert in the business and technology side of audiology. Jan got his start at Philips in Belgium, initially as a Project Manager and later as an R&D Manager. He earned his master’s degree in electron…
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Pandemic Flips Script on Patient-Partnered Dyslipidemia Care
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In this episode, host Dr Laurence Sperling and guests talk about how COVID affected patient-partnered dyslipidemia care, causing clinical teams to innovate. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/958311). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed indep…
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia -- Hiding in Plain Sight
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In this episode, host Dr Laurence Sperling speaks with Katherine Wilemon, founder of the FH Foundation. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape.com (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/958283). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of our advertiser. This podcast is intended …
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Dr. Derek Hewitt - The World of Otolaryngology and ENT
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Dr. Derek Hewitt is a board-certified otolaryngologist at Prescott ENT in Arizona. He specializes in a variety of fields, including head and neck surgery, pediatric care, and hearing loss, among others. Dr. Hewitt attended the University of Utah’s School of Medicine and completed his five-year residency at the University of Missouri Hospitals and C…
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Dr. Briana Auman - The Need for Cognitive Disease Testing
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Dr. Briana Auman is a neuropsychologist who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. She’s currently based at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute, where she works primarily with adults and geriatric patients. She completed her fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of Virginia, cultivating her specific pa…
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Dr. Drew Dundas - The Need for Treatment and Hearing Aids
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Dr. Drew Dundas is an audiologist, scientist, and the Chief Technology Officer for the Earlens Corporation. At Earlens, Dr. Dundas leads their research and technological innovation as they continue to improve their state-of-the-art hearing aids. He has been with the company for over five years, starting as the Director of Audiological Technology an…
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Dr. Suzy Levy - The Benefits and Future of Earlens Hearing Devices
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Dr. Suzanne (Suzy) Levy is the Senior Director of Professional Education, Clinical Research, and Clinical Operations at Earlens Corporation. She has worked with Earlens for over 11 years, starting as a clinical researcher and working her way up to her current role as the leader of clinical research and clinical operations. She is an experienced aud…
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Dr. Christopher Conway - How the Brain Learns Language
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Dr. Christopher Conway is the Director of the Brain, Learning and Language Laboratory at Boys Town National Research Hospital. Dr. Conway is a distinguished psychologist with a specialty in speech and sensory communication and research focused on how the brain learns language. Before joining the team at Boys Town, he served as an Associate Professo…
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Dr. Jason Galster - Research and Advancements in Hearing Technology
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Dr. Jason Galster is a recognized leader in hearing loss and cochlear implants. He currently serves as the Director of Clinical Research at Advanced Bionics, a company that offers advanced cochlear implants for adults and children alike. He’s also an Adjunct Professor at Salus University and Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Galster is known for hi…
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Dig Howitt - The Future of Cochlear Implants
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Dig Howitt is the CEO and President of Cochlear, a leading company in implantable hearing devices. Dig has been serving the company since 2000 in a variety of roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Logistics. Under his direction, Cochlear has expanded its reach and now serves the hearing needs of ove…
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Dr. Marwan Sabbagh - The Cutting-Edge Research on Alzheimer’s
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Dr. Marwan Sabbagh is a board-certified Geriatric Neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. He has dedicated himself to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and similar neurodegenerative diseases. His expertise has earned him the position as the Camille and Larry…
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Lisa Skinner - Knowing How to Help People with Dementia
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Lisa Skinner is a published author and Behavior Specialist on Alzheimer’s and its corresponding dementias. She has served as a counselor in California for more than 20 years. Lisa was also the regional director of an assisted living company for many years. Her interest in dementia-related illness stems from her family, where seven different members…
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Dr. Lindsay Tucker and Dr. Rachel Goffeney - The 60/60 Guideline for Cochlear Implants
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Dr. Lindsay Tucker is an Audiologist at Arizona Hearing Center with 15 years of experience. Starting as a dancer, she became fascinated with the connection between audiology and dance. This led to a focus on cochlear implants and research on the vestibular function. She graduated from Idaho State University in 2010 with a Capstone Project on post-r…
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Dr. Jeff Crukley - Understanding Audiology Through Better Research
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Dr. Jeff Crukley is the self-proclaimed Geek-in-Charge at Data Science & Statistics, where he helps clients analyze and utilize their data to its fullest potential. Dr. Crukley was an industry scientist who switched gears and now serves his clientele as a freelance statistician. During his time as an audiologist, he became well-acquainted with the …
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Dr. Jacob Iveland - Being Both the Patient and the Doctor
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Dr. Jacob Iveland is a young but experienced audiologist, currently working as one of the Doctors of Audiology at South Bay Hearing. His family has struggled with hearing loss for generations, and at the age of three, Dr. Iveland was diagnosed with moderate to severe inner ear hearing loss. Since then, he has worked to help others like him achieve …
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Dr. Karen Melton - How to Run a Successful and Helpful Practice
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Dr. Karen Melton is the Co-owner of Hearing Care Partners and a practicing audiologist. Her passion is improving her patient’s lives through their hearing. Along with a team of doctors and specialists, she is able to medically treat tinnitus, hearing loss, and any associated cognitive deprivation. Dr. Melton was trained by Dr. Keith Darrow, the onl…
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Dr. Sunni McBride - How to Foster Relationships with Your Patients
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Dr. Sunni McBride is an experienced audiologist as well as the Doctor of Audiology and Founder of South Bay Hearing & Balance Center. The practice was started in 2007, growing from one doctor and one secretary to two offices with a staff of 20. South Bay Hearing & Balance Center offers a host of services from hearing aid screenings to preventative …
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Dr. Ryan McCreery - Finding New Methods to Measure Hearing Loss
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Dr. Ryan McCreery is the Director of Research at Boys Town National Research Hospital. At the Hospital, he is also the Director of the Audibility, Perception and Cognition Laboratory and the Director of the Center for Audiology. Dr. McCreery is the Head of the five different research centers that make up the Boys Town National Research Hospital res…
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Dr. Terri Edwards - The Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Brain Function
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Dr. Terri Edwards is the Founder of NewSound Solutions and an experienced audiologist. She has a passion for educating people on hearing loss and providing solutions to increase their quality of life. Over her career of more than 25 years, she has developed specialties in hearing loss, dizziness, and tinnitus. Dr. Edwards earned her doctorate from …
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Dr. Jeffrey Shannon - How to Handle Reluctant Patients
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Dr. Jeffrey Shannon is the Owner and Director of Hudson Valley Audiology Center. He has been at his practice for over 10 years and serves as the Professional Advisor for the Hearing Loss Association of America’s Rockland and Westchester chapters. Dr. Shannon earned a degree in electrical engineering before switching careers and receiving his doctor…
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Brian Fligor - Taking Care of Your Patients
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Brian Fligor, PhD is a renowned audiologist, the President of Tobias & Battite Hearing Wellness, and the Co-founder of Lantos Technologies. He’s board-certified in audiology with a specialty in pediatric audiology. As both a clinician and entrepreneur, his passion is to help patients feel comfortable in their hearing again. Outside of Brian’s pract…
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Dr. Rodney Perkins - Innovating in the Medical Space
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Dr. Rodney Perkins is the Founder of The Perkins Clinic at Earlens. He also serves as a Professor Emeritus of Surgery at The Stanford University School of Medicine, where he started The California Ear Institute. He has a long history as a pioneer in the otolaryngology field and has developed surgical procedures for middle ear reconstruction and ear…
