Associates in Hearing HealthCare - Voorhees

Rosario Saad joined our practice in June 2021 as our incoming clinical director.

She has been a clinical audiologist for 18 years throughout metro Philadelphia, PA and Ft. Worth, TX, specializing in adult diagnostics, hearing aids and vestibular disorders within ENT and private practice. 

Dr. Saad graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Audiology from the College of New Jersey and completed her Doctorate of Audiology in 2006 from the University of Florida.

Dr. Saad is a third generation hearing healthcare provider that has a patient centered approach to her services. Her primary desire is to provide her patients with a better quality of life through improved hearing and communication. 

When Dr. Saad isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the shore and trying new recipes. 

Elizabeth Kennedy is a licensed audiologist with over 25 years’ experience helping people with hearing loss. She earned her Doctorate in Hearing Science from City University of New York, she holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association and is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Kennedy gained experience working in a variety of clinical settings and taught as Associate Professor of Audiology at Temple University before settling in the private sector. She specializes in hearing aid technology with expertise in diagnostics and rehabilitation.

Melissa Dwornick is a Hearing Instrument Specialist graduating from the Hearing Instrument Specialist program at Burlington County College in 2011. She began her career with us in the summer of 2003 as a patient care coordinator and helping in other areas of the practice and is now a full-time hearing aid dispenser. Melissa enjoys working with the adult population and is especially interested in assistive technology. She is often asked to lecture about hearing loss signs, prevention and treatment options to community groups and health fairs.  

Christina received her Doctor of Audiology degree in May 2021 from Northeast Ohio Audiology Consortium (NOAC).  She completed her undergraduate degree at West Chester University of Pennsylvania receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2016. Christina completed her externship at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation in Edison, NJ. During her externship, she worked with both adults and pediatrics providing a variety of hearing healthcare services. She particularly enjoys completing audiologic evaluations and providing hearing aid services. Outside of work, Christina enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and reading. 

Taylor Chesnet joined Associates in Hearing Healthcare in 2020 as a fourth year extern. Prior to joining the practice, she worked in a variety of settings throughout Pennsylvania including private practices, university clinics, and ENT offices. She completed her Bachelor's degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences at the University of Connecticut and will received her Doctorate of Audiology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in May 2021.

Taylor's primary interests include diagnostics, hearing aids, and cochlear implants for the adult and the elderly population. She loves having the opportunity to make a positive impact on her patient's lives through better hearing. When Taylor is not working, you can find her reading, fishing, or hiking with her two dogs. She currently resides in Philadelphia with her family. 

Marla Durand joined Associates in Hearing Healthcare in 2021. Previously, Dr. Durand worked at an ENT practice in North Jersey where she specialized in pediatric through geriatric diagnostics, hearing aids, and vestibular disorders. She completed her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University and received her Doctorate of Audiology from Montclair State University.  

Dr. Durand attends numerous conferences and workshops to remain up to date on current evidence-based research and technological advancements. Her various clinical rotations have given her valued experience working with patients of all populations and age groups, aiding them through diagnostic testing, rehabilitation and counselling. She has special interest in fitting patients with hearing aids to improve their quality of life through improved communication abilities. Dr. Durand is a licensed audiologist in the State of New Jersey and holds her certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. 

When Dr. Durand is not seeing patients, she enjoys playing her musical instruments, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Taylor received her Doctor of Audiology degree in May 2021 from Salus University. Her undergraduate degree was completed at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2016 with a minor in Deaf Studies. Taylor completed her fourth-year externship at Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute in Jacksonville, Florida where she worked with adults providing hearing healthcare services such as hearing exams, vestibular evaluations, working with cochlear implants, and more. When she is not working, Taylor loves to spend time with her family and friends, cuddle her dogs, attend Philadelphia Eagles games, and watch Disney movies.