ENT and Allergy of Delaware - Middletown

Dr. Baier earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology with a concentration in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.  She went on to obtain her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from Towson University.  Dr. Baier maintains a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC/A) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is license to practice Audiology in Delaware and Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining the team at ENT & Allergy of Delaware, Dr. Baier worked in a variety of clinical settings including private practices, ENT offices, and the school district of Philadelphia.  She strives to keep herself current on new technology and the latest research in an effort to better serve her patients.   Due to her mother’s hearing struggles, Dr. Baier understands firsthand the frustrations that accompany hearing loss.  She enjoys working closely with patients and their families to identify their specific hearing needs, deliver exceptional hearing healthcare, and provide a better quality of life through improved communication. 

Dr. Ryan Hickman joined ENT & Allergy of Delaware in June 2018. He received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2013; his Master’s of Science (M.S.) degree in Hearing, Speech & Language Sciences from Gallaudet University in 2016; and his Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from Gallaudet University in 2018. He is board-certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed to practice audiology in the State of Delaware.

Ryan has previously completed clinical rotations in private practices, ENT offices, and hospital settings, including a one-year rotation at a private practice in Florida. His previous clinical experiences have included: hearing aid and BAHA services; vestibular testing; cochlear implant services; and electrophysiological testing. Ryan has worked with a variety of patients; from children to adults, ranging from normal hearing to profound hearing loss. He is dedicated to helping his patients enhance their communication and overall quality of life through improved hearing.