Our Professional Staff

Our experienced providers are committed to a high standard of patient care and are here for you throughout every stage of your hearing journey.

Who We Are

Associated Hearing Aid Services, has proudly served western Pennsylvanian’s with hearing loss for many years. The licensed audiologists work closely with the physicians of ENT and Allergy Specialists of Western PA in order to provide comprehensive hearing healthcare to our patients.

Currently, our audiology team consists of three licensed audiologists and one hearing aid assistant. Please contact us to start your hearing healthcare journey!

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Our Audiology Team

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Susan Homitz, M.S., F-AAA

Audiologist

Susan Homitz is a clinical audiologist with thirty years of experience in diagnostic testing and hearing aid fittings.  She has had experience with both pediatric and adult populations.  She has worked in multiple otolaryngology practices and for a hearing aid manufacturer.  Her experience has provided her with in-depth knowledge of advanced hearing aid technology. Ms. Homitz obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Science Degree in Audiology from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C.  She completed her externship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington D.C. while attending Gallaudet University.

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Samantha Cohen, Au.D, CCC-A

Audiologist

Dr. Samantha Cohen received her Bachelors degree in Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh, her Masters degree in Audiology from Bloomsburg University, and her Doctorate at A.T. Stills University. She also recently completed a post graduate certificate course in Animal Audiology through the University of Northern Colorado.

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Nicole Hinds AuD

Nicole Hinds, Au.D., CCC-A.

Audiologist

Dr. Nicole Hinds, Au.D. is a new licensed audiologist at Associated Hearing Aid Services. She was born and raised in Toledo, OH, but has considered Cleveland, OH her second home for many years. Dr. Hinds is a proud alumni of Kent State University and earned her Doctorate of Audiology at the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium.

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Sydney Shaughnessy, Au.D

Audiologist

Dr. Sydney Shaughnessy, Au.D. is a newly licensed audiologist in Pennsylvania working with Associated Hearing Aid Services. Dr. Shaughnessy is a proud alumnus of The Pennsylvania State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She earned her doctorate in 2023 from A.T. Still University- Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Arizona. Her clinical expertise and passion include adult diagnostic hearing testing, pediatric hearing screening, hearing aid technology and programming, and vestibular/ balance evaluations. Dr. Shaughnessy is dedicated to improving her patients' quality of life and likes to take a patient-centered approach to hearing healthcare. Sydney is a Pittsburgh native and grew up in the South Hills. She currently resides in Beaver County with her partner and her pitbull, Honey.

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Carrie Boyd, M. A.

Audiologist

Carrie Boyd has been practicing Audiology for over twenty-five years, both in private practice and in the ENT setting. She graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Master of Arts degree in Audiology from Kent State University. She currently holds licenses in Audiology with the Ohio and Pennsylvania Boards. She is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology. She has enjoyed helping thousands of patient's improve their quality of life by providing them with better hearing.

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Marianne Campbell

Administrative Assistant/Hearing Aid Assistant

Marianne has managed Associated Hearing Aid Services for over 23 years. She has a vast knowledge of hearing aid repairs and works very hard to keep our patients satisfied with their hearing aids.

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Stephen Forman

Stephen M. Froman, MD, FACS, FAAOA

Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

Stephen M. Froman, MD, FACS, FAAOA, is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat specialist at ENT and Allergy Specialists of Western PA in Sewickley, Beaver/Vanport Township, Seven Fields, and Ohio Valley in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.

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Michael Orsini

Michael Orsini, MD, FACS

Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

Michael Orsini, MD, FACS, is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat specialist at ENT and Allergy Specialists of Western PA. At the offices in Sewickley, Beaver/Vanport Township, Seven Fields, and Ohio Valley in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Dr. Orsini provides personalized consultations for a deep understanding of their needs.

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Mariann McElwain

Mariann McElwain, MD, PhD, FAAOA

Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

Mariann McElwain, MD, PhD, FAAOA is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat specialist at ENT and Allergy Specialists of Western PA in Sewickley, Beaver, Seven Fields, and McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.

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Giuseppe Staltari

Giuseppe Staltari, MD, FACS

Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

Giuseppe Staltari, MD, FACS, is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat specialist and surgeon practicing at ENT and Allergy Specialists of Western PA in Sewickley, Beaver/Vanport Township, Seven Fields, and Ohio Valley in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.

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Eric Interval

Erik Interval, MD, FACS

Board-Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

Erik Interval, MD, FACS, is a highly skilled and board-certified ear, nose, and throat specialist and a valued member of the ENT and Allergy Specialists of Western PA team.

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