Choice Hearing Center - New Philadelphia

Eric Mounts is a licensed Hearing Instruments Specialist and owner of Choice Hearing Center and Modern Hearing Solutions. He has been helping people hear better since 1994 and continues to do so by attending technical and professional training programs to ensure his patients are receiving the highest level of care and offered the best in the newest technology in hearing aids. 

Kyle has been helping people hear their loved ones and enjoy life since 1999.  

Kyle’s credentials certainly demonstrate her expertise in the field, but her working experience, listening and problem-solving skills are what make her one of the very best at what she does – which is to help people hear the sounds of life again so they can enjoy conversations with family and friends, remain independent in managing their own affairs and health, and engage in life. She invests the time in understanding each patient’s unique needs and hearing challenges so that she can provide care and options specifically designed for the individual. Kyle is Lyric certified, American Brain Council certified and listed on the American Tinnitus Association’s directory of tinnitus treatment providers.

Kyle graduated from the University of Akron with a B.A. in Communicative Disorders and Certificate in Sign Language and then went on to earn her Masters in Audiology at Kent State University.

Dr. Smouse joined the Modern Hearing / Choice Hearing team in 2019. With experience serving all ages for general audiology and hearing care, Kelly is known for her patience and thoughtful consideration of each individual’s hearing needs. She is attentive to each person and his or her family and individual listening and hearing needs.  She is able to tailor the treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus to each specific situation, and expertly narrows the wide variety of treatment options to what will suit each individual person’s needs and budget. Kelly has expertise in treating all types of hearing loss, tinnitus, deep fitting techniques, is Lyric certified, American Brain Council certified, and is up to date on the very latest in technology.

Dr. Smouse earned a Doctorate in Audiology from the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium, a partnership between Kent State University, the University of Akron and the Cleveland Clinic. Before joining the Modern Hearing team, she worked at an ENT office Wooster, OH.

Dr. Ellen Foltz is a great addition to the Modern Hearing / Choice Hearing team. Ellen’s goal as part of our team is to help treat the 42 million Americans suffering the debilitating effects of hearing loss and tinnitus. Ellen enjoys educating her patients and the community about hearing loss, tinnitus, treatment options and ways to overcome the negative effect of hearing impairment. Her passion is improving quality of life through better hearing by working together to meet their individual goals and needs. Dr. Foltz enjoys building personable rapport and implementing clinical best practice to best serve her patients.

Ellen’s credentials include Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University, Doctorate in Audiology from Central Michigan University, specialized tinnitus training and American Brain Counsel certification. Before joining Modern Hearing/Choice Hearing, she worked for a  private practice Ear, Nose, and Throat office. Dr.  Foltz is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Dr. Bush joined our practice in 2020 and brings with her many years of leadership and experience. She believes that every person deserves the opportunity of better hearing and the best available treatment for hearing loss and tinnitus. In keeping with our values as a practice, Omallah’s approach is are tailored to each patient’s needs and circumstances with individualized care at all levels.   She takes the time to know each patient and loved ones, understanding all aspects of lifestyle, needs, budget, listening or other hearing health challenges. Dr. Bush provides patients the very best in hearing technology, and highest level of service and support. Her goal is to provide a better quality of life for all patents.

Dr. Bush earned a Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Florida, Master’s Degree in Audiology from Kent State University and continuous and specialized training in tinnitus treatment, deep fitting techniques and cognitive effects of hearing loss and tailored care and treatment.