LUEBBE HEARING SERVICES - Key Persons

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• Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology

Dr. Rostorfer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is Board Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Dr. Kristin Doyle is a licensed doctor of audiology with nearly 10 years of experience treating patients and teaching audiology doctoral students. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA) and is board certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA (CCC/A)]. Dr. Kristin attended West Virginia University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology and went on to earn her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from Towson University in Maryland. Dr. Kristin's practical training was obtained in a variety of clinical and hospital settings in Washington DC and Baltimore, MD, and concluded with an internship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Even as a child, Kristin knew that she wanted to find a profession where she could help people every day; and she found her calling while attending college at WVU. "I originally wanted to be a speech pathologist, until my first audiology class which taught me that current statistics estimate 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss and of those, only 1/3 actually do something about it" she recalls. "In that same class, I also learned that individuals with untreated hearing loss were 3 times more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's." She notes, "Both of my grandmothers suffered from dementia and when I learned that I could help others prevent the onset of these degenerative diseases through early detection and intervention, I found my true purpose and mission in audiology." Dr. Kristin states that her favorite moments at work are the expressions of joy and excitement on a patient's face when he or she can finally hear their loved ones' voices again. She strives to help as many people as possible break down communication barriers and to keep her patients' minds sharp through auditory cognitive therapy. Dr. Kristin takes pride in treating her patients like family, listening to each individual's story and tailoring their hearing care to meet their unique needs. She recently moved to Columbus to be closer to her family and will be seeing patients most days at our Circleville office. Areas of expertise include: Diagnostic hearing tests; hearing aid evaluation and consultation; hearing aid fitting and adjustment; fitting verification via live speechmapping and speech-in-noise testing; group and individual aural rehabilitation; and tinnitus evaluation, counseling and management. Outside of the office, Dr. Kristin enjoys hiking, kayaking and going to the dog park with her puppy, Sansa. She enjoys attending her nephews' school and sports events, going to Zumba and other dance classes, and spending time with friends and family.

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• President, Board - Certified Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Mary Lou Luebbe-Gearhart, AuD, is recognized as one of America's most experienced and trusted hearing experts. She is a board-certified doctor of audiology and has been President of Luebbe Hearing Services in Columbus, Ohio, since 1973, continuing a family tradition established by her father in 1946. Mr. Luebbe began by helping WW2 Veterans returning with hearing loss. Dr. Mary Lou's passion for helping people hear what they've been missing has taken her around the world, using state-of-the-art hearing aid technology to transform people's lives. While attending The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio, Dr. Luebbe earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing and her Master of Arts in Communications/Hearing and Speech Science/Audiology. Then, at University of Florida in Gainesville, she earned her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D). She is a charter member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and served on the Board of Trustees of People to People International, established by President Eisenhower with Walt Disney on the original board. She also served on the board for Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central Ohio, as well as the Board of Trustees for the Worthington Chamber of Commerce. Currently, she serves as the President of the Worthington Women's Club, established in 1932. Luebbe Hearing Services was recognized as a BBB "Heritage" Business Member since 1951 - over 70 years of business excellence, innovation, sustainability, ethics, quality customer support, and philanthropic service to the community. Luebbe Hearing Services has received the Consumers' Choice Award as the outstanding provider of hearing aids and audiology every year since 2009 - for 14 consecutive years! You may have heard and know the jingle - want to sing it? "Luebbe Hearing Services - You'll Hear What You've Been Missing!" (Based on Matthew 11:15 - "He that has ears to hear, let him hear." It's the Luebbe Audiologist's Prayer.) Education The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio - Bachelor of Science-Business Administration and Marketing The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio - Master of Arts - Communications/Hearing and Speech Science/Audiology University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida - Doctor of Audiology

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• Office Manager - Columbus

Uniquely qualified and experienced, award-winning Luebbe Hearing Services was established in 1946 and is the recipient of the Consumer's Choice Award for business excellence, quality, and value for 12 consecutive years! Luebbe Hearing Services is also the recipient of the Central Ohio Outstanding Family-Owned Business Award. Our doctors of audiology and professional staff have over 120 years of combined experience in evaluating, correcting, and preventing hearing loss. We provide gentle earwax removal using video otoscopy, which lets you see inside your own ear to determine if wax or other conditions are affecting your hearing. Whether it's "selective hearing," tinnitus (ringing in the ears), high-frequency hearing loss (nerve deafness), or difficulty understanding speech in noise, we offer the latest in digital hearing aid technology and ongoing support. We offer all hearing aid styles and price ranges with our 75-day hearing aid trial, which assures comfort and benefit. Our continuing service and professional care will make you a patient for life!

Job Titles:

• Office Manager - Circleville