Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center

Open now by appointment! 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
50 E North St Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 815-6640

Staff

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Marie Ryan,
M.A., CCC-A

Audiologist

Marie Ryan, M.A. has been at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center since 1997 and is our Supervisor of Audiological Services. During her tenure she has served in such capacities as the coordinator of audiology services in the nursing homes and the coordinator of a community based senior screening  program. Ms. received both her Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is an accredited Occupational Hearing Conservationist through the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). Ms. Ryan serves as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the Speech Language and Hearing Clinic at the University of New York at Buffalo and has been actively involved in various professional organizations. She has been the multiple recipient of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations’ Award for Continuing Education (ACE). Ms. Ryan is currently on the teaching faculty of Canisius College in the graduate program for Deaf Education. In addition to her direct supervision of the audiology staff, Ms. Ryan specializes in Auditory Processing Evaluations, diagnostic audiology services and hearing aid services.

Ms. Ryan currently resides in West Seneca with her husband and two daughters. 

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Michelle Dube,
MS, Ed, CCC-A

Audiologist

Michelle Dubé, M.S.Ed, CCC-A received both her Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the State University of New York at Fredonia. Ms. Dubé started her audiology career in Florida where she worked for an otolaryngology clinic. She moved back to Buffalo in 2004 and has been employed by Buffalo Hearing and Speech ever since. Ms. Dubé is part of the Cochlear Implant Team that provides services to both pediatric and adult populations. She is also the head audiologist in the BHSC Oral Deaf Education classrooms. Her other specialties are pediatrics, ABRs, hearing aids, and diagnostic evaluations. In addition she has served as clinical supervisor for 4th year AuD students.

Ms. Dubé currently lives in Lockport with her husband and two sons. Ms. Dube has been working at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center since 2004.

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Michelle Miller,
M.A., CCC-A

Audiologist

Michelle L. Miller, M.A., CCC/A currently works in the Williamsville satellite office. She received a bachelors of science degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Buffalo State College in 1998, and a master of arts degree in Audiology from the University of Buffalo in 2001. Mrs. Miller specializes in amplification with the geriatric population, tinnitus management, as well as Auditory Processing Disorder evaluations. She has been a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association since January of 2002. Mrs. Miller’s article “Turn the Volume Down” was published in Western New York Family Magazine in August of 2007.

Michelle Miller currently resides in Kenmore and enjoys spending time with her husband, Anthony, and son, Nathan. In her spare time, she enjoys baking. Michelle began working here at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center in 1999 as an audiology student, and we are glad to have had her return in 2003 as an audiologist.

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Alison Ulatowski,
AuD

Doctor of Audiology

Alison Ulatowski, Au.D., graduated from James Madison University in 2006 and received her Au.D. from The University at Buffalo in 2010. Dr. Ulatowski has been with Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center since 2007. As a graduate student, she worked at the Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center as the Audiology Clinic Aide. Dr. Ulatowski completed her 4th Year Au.D. Externship at the Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center and has been working as an Audiologist since 2010. Dr. Ulatowski holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (AHSA) and has served as clinical supervisor for 4th year Au.D. graduate students from the University at Buffalo. Dr. Ulatowski currently resides in Buffalo and enjoys biking and outdoor activities in her spare time. Dr. Ulatowski is known for her stylish taste in professional footwear.

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Julia Murak,
AuD

Doctor of Audiology

Julia Murak, Au.D. CCC-A graduated from Le Moyne College in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology minor. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Audiology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2017. Julia completed her 4th year externship at Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center and continued on as a clinical audiologist following graduation. She enjoys working with both pediatric and adult patients and finds getting to know her patients and their unique circumstances to be the most fulfilling aspect of her profession.
Julia is from East Aurora, but currently resides in Buffalo. Julia enjoys everything Western New York has to offer, from the beautiful four seasons to the variety of food and entertainment. She is a proud Buffalo Bills season ticket holder and knows that this year they are going all the way.

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“My review is specific to audiologist Alison Ulatowski at BHSC's Buffalo (North Street) location. BHSC was recommended by my primary care physician who wasn't particularly enthusiastic about anyone, but had a list of providers he couldn't and wouldn't recommend. I've had three visits with Alison, an audiological exam and test; a review of the results with a discussion of hearing aids and the fitting of a data-collecting trial pair of HAs; after 2+ weeks of trial, there was a followup consultation with adjustments. I'm currently continuing my first trial and in another week, I expect to settle on another pair of HAs for further trial and possible purchase. Initially, I was very leery about the whole process. I had an audiological exam elsewhere two years earlier at which time I abandoned further consideration of HAs because I was very uneasy with the audiologist and his practice, despite being convinced that I needed some hearing assistance. I was very up front with Alison, telling her that I was very uneasy about everything I've heard about hearing aids, their high cost, the lack of clear patient information, reports of poor durability and high ongoing costs. Alison was sympathetic to my concerns and informed me that BHSC is a non-profit agency and that her compensation was divorced from any sales and that she refused to engage in any up-selling. She clearly stated that she felt that her patients should purchase the highest level of technology they could afford, but most of her patients were not on unlimited budgets and, while some features are essential to some patients, many aren't, so the final choice must be up to the patient. So far, she has been very patient, spending as much time with me as I felt necessary and I am under no pressure to get through the trial process. I expect to try one or two more products until I'm happy with my choice. I initially thought that I'd get an audiogram and then buy a set of HAs on the web, where significant savings are available. After working with Alison and viewing her software, at her invitation, I'm now convinced that that's a foolish path to take, particularly when contemplating a high-tech set of aids. All of the enhanced "features" need some programming, which entails some data collection and analysis and the participation of the patient. So far, on the trial set, Alison has done exactly that. I suspect that, had I purchased on the web they would have been tuned to my audiogram and the multiple "programs" would have been set to the factory defaults. I would have been on my own trying to figure out how to deal with the annoying feedback I experienced, which she solved in 10 minutes and the $2,000 (my guess) upgrade from a base model would be for naught. So far, I'm very pleased with everything at BHSC. We'll see how I feel after I find out how much the HAs I ultimately choose cost. ”

Steven R. of Buffalo, NY   
05/28/2016    Review submitted online

“She's knowledgeable.”

Joanne M. of Buffalo, NY   
06/06/2015    Review verified by phone

Clinic details

We Listen. We Care.

Founded in1953, BHSC is a not-for-profit 501c3 providing comprehensive hearing health care for all ages. Our audiologists specialize in both pediatric and adult care.  Delivering the best diagnostic audiology services and hearing treatment is our passion.  Our hearing aids are among the most affordable in Western New York, and our pricing is transparent. Come see us today! 

We have 4 hearing clinic locations please see the links above to make an appointment close to you.    

Better hearing starts with Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center! 

Hearing care services

Welcome to Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center (BHSC) Audiology Services

  • Audiological evaluation / hearing testing & communication needs assessments for adults & children
  • Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing is used for those who are either too young to give a response to sound or are unable to give a response due to physical or cognitive disabilities. 
  • Hearing aid evaluation & selection
  • Hearing aid sales - Phonak, ReSound GN, Oticon, Signia
  • Hearing aid orientation, fitting and programming 
  • Hearing aid maintenance cleaning schedules and repair services
  • Hearing aid batteries and other accessory sales
  • Tympanometry 
  • Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) testing
  • Cochlear Implant program
  • Osseo-integrated Hearing Devices
  • Noise protection & musician ear molds
  • Evaluation for auditory processing disorders (ADP)
  • Industrial hearing testing
  • Repairs, maintenance, cleanings, and warranties 
  • Educational/pediatric audiology contract services

Pediatric Audiology Solutions - After testing is completed the audiologist will consult with you to determine which of the many treatment options will best support your child’s needs. Amplification options include: Hearing Aids, BAHA devices, FM systems and Cochlear Implants.

Noise and Water Protection Earmolds that are custom fitted to your ears for a more tailored fit includes:

  • Motor-sport
  • Industrial Protection
  • Hunting
  • Musician and electronic earmolds and in-ear-monitors to protect your ears from loud music. Custom and non custom products are available for musicians
  • Swimming and Surfing protection to keep water out of your ears, which can result in an ear infection such as swimmer's ear

Amenities

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair-accessible

Service pets welcome

Service pets welcome

Hearing implants

Hearing implants

Assistive listening devices

Assistive listening devices

Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

(716) 815-6640

Hours of operation

SundayClosed
Monday8 am - 4:30 pm
by appointment
Tuesday8 am - 6 pm
by appointment
Wednesday8 am - 4 pm
by appointment
Thursday8 am - 4 pm
by appointment
Friday9 am - 2 pm
by appointment
SaturdayClosed

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Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center - West Seneca
1026 Union Rd Southgate Medical Plz
West Seneca, NY 14224

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Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center - Niagara Falls
6941 Elaine Dr Ste 4
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

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Amenities

Convenient parking

Convenient parking

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair-accessible

Service pets welcome

Service pets welcome

Hearing implants

Hearing implants

Assistive listening devices

Assistive listening devices

Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

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  • Insurance accepted, please call for details
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