Specialties
As audiologists, we place the utmost importance on offering hearing aid solutions designed to improve your ability to hear. We treat people in and around Salem, VA. Our recommendations are based on your set of unique needs based on a hearing test, your level of hearing loss, and your personal budget. Hearing aids should be custom-fit and will require follow-up for cleanings and upgrades. We also specialize in tinnitus treatment, dizziness diagnoses, solutions for vertigo and loss of balance, hearing protection, ear plugs, and pediatric hearing care.
History
Established in 1995.
The Hearing Clinic, Inc. was founded by Dr. Richard Harrell after moving to the area to serve as assistant professor of audiology at Radford University. In 1997 we entered a business relationship providing hearing services for Dr. Aaron Prussin, ENT, in Christiansburg, Virginia, that continues today. The practice expanded in 2000, acquiring the audiology department from Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Jeff Akers, M.S., returned to Virginia to act as director of the Salem Clinic. In 2010 we joined Audigy Group. As an AudigyCertified™ practice, we continue to work to provide services that enhance our core values of exceptional service, excellent technology, and expert advice. Regina Talbert, M.A., brings her many years of experience to our Radford office, where, along with Dr. Seth Palmer, ENT, we provide comprehensive hearing services.
Meet the Business Owner: Richard H.
Dr. Harrell earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Radford University with an internship at North Carolina Baptist hospital. He holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Dr. Harrell moved to the New River Valley from New York where he served as professor of Audiology at the State University of New York-New Paltz. He served as assistant professor of Audiology at Radford University from 1994 to 2000.
In 2000, the Audiology department at Lewis-Gale clinic was purchased and became part of The Hearing Cinic, Inc. Dr. Harrell served on the Virginia Department of Health task force for infant hearing screening and was one of the authors of the original protocol for universal infant hearing screening in Virginia. His academic research interests included central auditory processing and Otoacoustic emissions for which he has presented numerous lectures. Dr. Harrell's personal interests include skiing and cycling.