Helpful Tips for Communicating Effectively with a Hearing Impaired Person
Do you have a friend, family member or co-worker with hearing loss? Here are some helpful tips on how to communicate effectively with people who have a hearing impairement. Face the person: Individuals with hearing impairment rely heavily on visual cues to supplement what they hear. Such visual cues include lip-reading and body language. Also, facing…
Hearing Aid Styles
Hearing aids have improved greatly with continued development and advancement in digital technology. If you are picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you will be pleased to learn today’s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so…
Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million Americans. There are many different causes, which translate to different types of hearing loss. An understanding of the cause and type of hearing loss is essential in developing a successful treatment plan. Types of Hearing Loss There are three main types of hearing loss. They are: Conductive Hearing…
Rachel Chamberlin, PA-C
Rachel Chamberlin is a native to Kingston Springs, Tennessee. She joined our practice in 2019 and enjoys working with patients of all ages and treating her patients with a hands-on approach. Ms. Chamberlin treats a wide variety of ENT complaints, both chronic and acute, allergies and sleep disorders. Ms. Chamberlin graduated with a Bachelor of…
Amit Sharad Patel
Dr. Amit Sharad Patel was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in engineering science and received his medical degree from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Patel completed his surgical residency training in otolaryngology head and neck surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans,…
Emily McCann
Dr. Emily McCann is a native of Maryland but fell in love with Nashville and moved here in June 2018. She graduated from James Madison University in 2012 with her Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in non-teaching special education. In 2016 she earned her Doctor of Audiology from Towson…
Sarah Wyatt, AuD, CCC-A
Dr. Sarah Wyatt, a native of Louisiana, has been living in central Tennessee since August 2007. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1987 with a BA in Communication Disorders, earned her MA in Audiology from the University of Memphis in 1990, and her Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) from Arizona School of Health Sciences at…
Stephanie Helton, AuD, CCC-A
Dr. Stephanie Helton is a native of East Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2006 with her BA in Audiology and Speech Pathology. She earned her Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) from Western Michigan University in 2010. Her work experience includes private practice and ENT settings. Her expertise includes amplification, comprehensive audiometric evaluation…
Jennifer Spires, FNP-BC
Dr. Jennifer Spires is a originally a native of East Tennessee, but made her way to the Middle Tennessee to attend Tennessee Technological University and receive her Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2003. She started her career working in the cardiology unit at Vanderbilt Medical Center as a registered nurse and enjoyed working as…
Justin E. Morgan, MD
Dr. Justin E. Morgan grew up in western Kentucky. He attended Lipscomb University at Nashville and went on to graduate from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship and residency training in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Prior to moving…
