The Hearing Aid Center at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Having Deaf family members, Dr. Parker has first hand experience of the difficulties that face those affected with communicative disorders. Dr. Parker is the Director of the Audological & Vestibular Assessment department and holds a Masters degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (Audiology) and a doctorate in Neuroscience. He has taught Audiology courses at Emerson College as an Assistant Professor, and conducted basic research at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Dr. Breen received her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida, as well as her Masters Degree and Undergraduate Degree from the University of Massachusetts. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology and is a Massachusetts Licensed Audiologist. She has held clinical positions at Lahey Clinic and Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Breen’s clinical interests include diagnostic audiology, hearing aid dispensing and aural rehabilitation. Kathleen currently serves as Manager of the Hearing Aid Center at Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center.

Dr. Dybka is an experienced audiologist with a record of clinical service, academic teaching, and numerous presentations at national, state, and local meetings. He received his MA from San Diego State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington. For over twenty years he served as director of Audiology for a large Boston teaching hospital. During that time he was instrumental in developing a newborn hearing screening program and developing a cochlear implant program.

Christina received her Au.D. from the University of Washington at Seattle in 2009. Since then she has worked in an ear-nose-throat setting, providing care to patients with both hearing and balance problems. Her clinical interests include hearing aids and adult diagnostics.