audiology service associates
Quality professional audiology services are the result of quality people, using quality equipment in a team environment.

David T. Nelson Au.D., FAAA, CCC-A as his Doctorate in Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences, and a Master of Science in Special Studies from SUNY at Fredonia. Dr. Nelson was born and raised in the Southern Tier and has had many strong ties with Western New York throughout his life. He serves as Executive Director of Operations and President of ASA. David spent several years working at Gateway Youth and Family Services as a child care worker. This experience expanded David's knowledge of counseling and social work, his undergraduate focus, and helps makes him a superior patient counselor.

David also spent the nearly 20 years traveling New York and Pennsylvania training other audiologists in the use and interpretation of new equipment in the audiology field. David has a special focus in digital processing assistive systems, industrial hearing conservation, and special needs programs. David is the only audiologist in the Buffalo area holding the esteemed CAOHC Course Director Certification.

Susan L. Rybarczyk M.A., CCC-A holds a Master of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She was born and raised in Western New York. She currently serves as a clinical audiologist of ASA and is responsible for the smooth, comforting treatment that all patients receive. Susan states, "If a patient is not given focused attention and care then the clinical expert cannot arrive at the source of the medical concern."

Susan lived in Boston, Massachusetts for three years where she had worked as a supervising audiologist at the world-renowned Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Her specialty areas include electrophysiological testing and cochlear implant rehabilitation.

Prior to working in the field of Audiology, Susan had the experience of working as a medical assistant in a local Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic as well as a Diagnostic Imaging facility. These experiences have given her a broader view of the medical field which she uses every day to enhance her professional skills.

Heather Lawrie Au.D., FAAA has her Doctorate, Master, and Bachelor degrees from University at Buffalo .  Dr. Lawrie completed her training at Audiology Service Associates.  Her areas of interest include electrophysiology and amplification. Dr Lawrie say, "In caring for my patient I first need to establish their audiologic fingerprint. One’s hearing loss or balance disorder is theirs and no oneelses, it cannot be treated with standardized protocols, but must address the specific needs and concerns of each and every patient."

She adds." Hearing loss and Balance disorders are often treated with standardized protocols (or with no protocols at all). Using these methods at best will result in less than optimal care, or worse case sceniario no care at all.”