Palmetto Family Hearing Center - Ft. Mill
Staff
Gary Fike, Jr,
AuD, FAAA
Audiologist
Dr. Gary Wayne Fike, Jr, owner of Palmetto Family Hearing Center, has been an Audiologist for over two decades and proudly serves the hearing needs of the residents in Ft. Mills, SC. and surrounding areas. He has extensive experience in complete diagnostic hearing evaluations and hearing aid technology. Dr. Fike continued his education to the highest level to best serve his patients. He also obtained his board certification, which requires a significant amount of continued education.
After working for many years in a large medical practice, Dr. Fike realized the focus was shifting to seeing more patients, with shorter appointment times each day. In order to provide each patient a more personalized hearing healthcare experience, Dr. Fike chose to open his own practice, Palmetto Family Hearing Center. Since that time PFHC has continued to grow. Dr. Fike and his staff enjoy having the freedom to spend as much quality time with patients as they need. Dr. Fike loves what he does and PFHC is honored to provide this community with excellent hearing healthcare!
Dr. Fike grew up near Cleveland, Ohio and is a local resident of Fort Mill, SC. Dr. Fike is married to Jenny, a Fort Mill Native, and they have two children, Noah and Adelie. Outside of helping patients hear well, Dr. Fike enjoys traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He is actively involved in the community as a board member for Bee Mighty, which serves families of premature babies, and as a volunteer and mentor at Children’s Attention Home.
Education
- Doctorate: Doctor of Audiology, University of Florida
- Graduate: Master of Arts in Audiology, Kent State University
- Undergraduate: Communication Disorders, Bowling Green State University
Certifications and Licensures
- Board Certified in Audiology
- Fellow in the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA)
- Licensed to practice Audiology and dispense Hearing Aids in the states of South Carolina and North Carolina
Memberships
- American Academy of Audiology
- Future Leaders of Audiology
- Audiological Resource Association
Allison King,
AuD, FAAA, CCC-A
Audiologist
Dr. Allison King earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication disorders from Appalachian State University, a Master’s Degree in Audiology from the University of North Carolina and a Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr King has nearly 20 years’ experience helping people of all ages and is Certified in Tinnitus Retraining and management.
Dr. King enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, family and friends when not helping people achieve healthy hearing. Dr. King is a long-time Waxhaw resident and primarily works in our Waxhaw office.
Adam Nickles,
AuD
Audiologist
Dr. Adam Nickles is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and found that nicer weather was missing from his life, which is what brought him to the Charlotte area. He has 8 years of schooling and fellowships under his belt, and recently graduated with his Doctorate in Audiology. He finds that patient centered care is of most importance and really enjoys working with the adult population. Not long ago, Dr. Nickles married his wife McKayla, whom is a Speech Language Pathologist. They live in the Charlotte area and have a cat named Blue. Outside of Audiology, he likes to exercise, travel and lounge by the pool.
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Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 30 verified patient reviews for Palmetto Family Hearing Center - Ft. Mill! Their average review score is 5 () from 30 reviews.
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“I am new to the area and I don’t think I could have found a better doctor. Dr Fike takes his time and is very thorough. He checked my hearing and adjusted my hearing aids. Very personal and kind.”
“Great staff! All my appointments are handeled efficiently, on time and without problems. ”
“After a miserable experience with a different provider, I reached out to Palmetto Family Hearing Center to try again. Thank goodness I did, what a completely different experience - a professional! I purchased a new set of hearing aids that were perfect from the day I received them plus follow-up visits where they were tweaked further. I have expressed my gratitude to Dr. Katulak for perfecting my hearing. I have changed insurance plans from Humana to United Healthcare Advantage but made sure that Palmetto Family Hearing Center was among the available providers and have just ordered a more advanced set. Thank you so much - I'm looking forward to our continued association.”
“Excellent experience for review of hearing loss”
“Dr. Katulak was so kind and professional and took her time to determine what I needed to hear better. She explained everything so well and I didn't feel pressured to choose a hearing aid I wasn't comfortable with or to spend more than I felt I needed to. I am very happy with my hearing aids and so glad I went to Palmetto Family Hearing Center. I would highly recommend Dr. Katulak. ”
Clinic details
At Palmetto Family Hearing Center we are dedicated to serving our patients' hearing and tinnitus needs with expertise, technology and personalized care. We encourage participation of the entire family. Our goal is to spend the quality time that is necessary to learn about each patient and to make recommendations that will improve your quality of life. We want to reconnect you with the people you love. Read our patient reviews to understand why we have over 350 5-Star Reviews. We care about you and your loved ones!
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Hearing care services
We provide a variety of products and services:
- Complete Diagnostic Hearing Testing
- Individualized Hearing Aid Evaluation to determine the best fit for the patient
- Tinnitus(ringing in ears) Evaluation and Treatment
- Hearing Aid Programming
- State of the Art Hearing Aid Technology
- Personal Technical Verification of Hearing Aids
- Hearing Aid Repairs and Cleanings
- Hearing Aid Accessories and Smartphone Compatibility
- Hearing aid batteries
- Musician Ear Plugs and In Ear Monitors
- Custom Ear Plugs for Swimmers, Sports Enthusiasts and Industrial Workers
- Assistive Technology
- Listening & Communication Brain Exercises
- Tailored education, including use and care, is provided with every purchase
We work with the following Hearing Aid manufacturers:
- Phonak
- Widex
- Oticon
- ReSound
- Starkey
- Siemens
- Microtech
- Unitron
Amenities
Free coffee
Free WiFi
Convenient parking
Curbside service
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Assistive listening devices
Pediatrics
Financing available
Telehealth services
Tinnitus
Remote hearing aid programming
Ear cleaning
Affiliations
We are preferred providers of the NFL Players Association’s Professional Athletes Foundation. Our goal is to bring better hearing to former professional athletes and fit them with the hearing technology they need.
We are a proud partner of HearStrong, an organization that spreads hearing loss awareness and provides hearing aids to those in need.
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Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Tuesday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Wednesday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Thursday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Friday | 8 am - 5 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
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Amenities
Free coffee
Free WiFi
Convenient parking
Curbside service
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Assistive listening devices
Pediatrics
Financing available
Telehealth services
Tinnitus
Remote hearing aid programming
Ear cleaning
Accepted forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Financing available for those who qualify
- Insurance accepted, please call for details