Dr. Altman has been with Washington ENT since its inception in 2002 and is committed to the long term growth of the practice and satisfaction of our patients. Prior to working here, Dr. Altman received extensive experience in many aspects of the field through her work at Allegheny General Hospital where she was the head audiologist of the hospital’s cochlear implant program, and worked extensively in the hearing and balance center. She continues to gain experience and expertise by performing hearing evaluations on patients of all ages and abilities from newborns to the elderly. Dr. Altman is a fellow of the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology and a member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association and of the American Academy of Audiology. She serves as a field instructor for both West Virginia University and University of Pittsburgh students.

Dr. Wasel, the newest member of our team, joined us in June 2009. Dr. Wasel completed a year-long clinical externship at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where she specialized in pediatric care. Dr. Wasel also co-taught the practical laboratory section of a course on hearing aids in New Zealand to first year Master of Audiology students. She is committed to providing patient education, counseling and hearing solutions to patients of all ages and abilities. Dr. Wasel is a fellow of the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology, the American Academy of Audiology and a member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. As a graduate student, Dr. Wasel served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Future Doctor’s of Audiology.