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Audiologists

Our Audiologists help evaluate and treat individuals who have hearing and balance disorders.  These certified professionals work with adults and children across the lifespan to help them better communicate with others.

MELANIE CORGILL-COX, M.S., CCC-A/SLP, F-AAA

Melanie joined our practice in 1992. She received her Bachelors of Science in Speech and Hearing Science in 1987 and her Masters of Sciences in Speech and Hearing Science in 1989 from the University of South Alabama. She trained at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama and has dual certification and licensure in the fields of Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology. Melanie is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association.  She is licensed by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologist and Audiologist as well as the NC State Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Board.

DAVID CROWLEY, AU.D., CCC-A, F-AAA

David earned his Doctor of Audiology degree in 2010 from Gallaudet University. He received his bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders from the University of Central Florida. He is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. He is a member of American Academy of Audiology. “How we communicate with others ultimately determines the quality of our lives,” he said. “My goal is to improve both” 

KAYLA CYPHERT, AU.D., CCC-A, FAAA

Kayla earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2020 and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Thiel College in 2016. Kayla is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She also holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence for Audiologists (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (FAAA). In her free time, Kayla enjoys traveling, relaxing on the beach, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

EVAN FISCHER, AU.D.

Evan is a North Carolina native from Charlotte, NC. Evan earned both his Doctorate in Audiology (2019)  and his Bachelor of Science in Biology (2015) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Evan is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathlogists and Audiologists. He enjoys assisting the patients achieve their communication goals through hearing aids and other assistive devices. When he is not cheering on the UNC TarHeels or Carolina Panthers, Evan is always on the lookout for a great place to eat. 

ELIZABETH LAROSA, AU.D.

Elizabeth, originally from Virginia, earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Science and Disorders from James Madison University in 2014. Elizabeth is license by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. In her spare time, Liz loves cooking and traveling with her husband.

KIERSTEN LAWSON, AU.D., ABAC, F-AAA

Kiersten is a North Carolina Native from Charlotte, NC. Kiersten earned her Doctorate in Audiology in 2016 from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from East Carolina University in 2012.  Kiersten is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NCBOESLPA). Kiersten is ABA Certified through the American Board of Audiology (ABA) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Kiersten is also a member of the North Carolina Audiology Association. She enjoys assisting patients regain the ability to communicate with loved ones through the use of new hearing aid technology.  Kiersten lives in the area with her husband and enjoys supporting the Carolina Panthers!

CHERYL MEDLEY, M.A., CCC-A, F-AAA

Cheryl Medley completed her undergraduate degree at Louisiana Tech University. She received her Masters of Arts in Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin. (“Hook’em Horns!”) She has been practicing audiology and dispensing hearing aids since 2000. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and a member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.

MICHELLE MILLER, AU.D., CCC-A

Michelle earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida in 2019. Masters in Audiology in 1999 from East Carolina University and Bachelor of Science in Communication from North Carolina State University in 1997. She is certified by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association and is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She values the role an audiologist serves in assisting patients to achieve their communication goals and maintain an active lifestyle. Michelle enjoys spending her free time with her husband and children and their two rescue dogs. She is a sports fan and loves to cheer on the Wolfpack!

CLAIRE MORGAN, AU.D.

MDr. Morgan received her doctorate of Audiology from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. in 2016. They hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence for Audiologists (CCC-A), is a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), and is licensed by the state of North Carolina. Dr. Morgan enjoys learning about advances in hearing aids and expanding their knowledge of vestibular Audiology. Outside of the office, they enjoy learning about and exploring other areas of interest including repairing old Gameboy systems.

EMMA TOMASCEWSKI, Au.D., CCC-A

Emma loves working with patients of all ages and is motivated to continue learning about advances in the field, to better herself as an audiologist. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from East Carolina University in 2021 and her Bachelor of Science from Stony Brook University in 2016, where she was also a member of their varsity swim team. She holds her certificate of clinical competency (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She is a member of American Academy of Audiology (AAA). Emma also has a great love of animals. She has previously been involved in several animal rescue programs, including various dog rescues, an equine rescue and a marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation and research organization, and you can often find her relaxing with her dogs in her spare time.

SHELBY MATTHEWS, Au.D., CCC-A

Dr. Matthews attended the University of Mississippi and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2018. Her audiology journey began through her work at the University of Mississippi Hearing and Speech Center as an undergraduate assistant for the HILL Language and Literacy Program focusing on the development of language and literacy in children with moderate to severe language disorders, hearing loss, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. It was during this time that she developed a passion for facilitating access to communication and language for all individuals with a particular passion for pediatrics. Following, Dr. Matthews earned her Doctorate of Audiology degree from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.. and completed her residency at Duke University Medical Center in 2021 working with both adults and children. 
 
Dr. Matthews currently provides services to patients across the lifespan but maintains her passion for the pediatric population. She is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence for Audiologists (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). When she is not practicing audiology, she enjoys spending time with family (including her pug) and tending to her vast house plant collection.

JUDITH SAINTANGE, Au.D., CCC-A

Judith earned her Doctorate of Audiology degree in 2016 from Nova Southeastern University. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology and a Bachelors of Arts degree in Spanish Studies from Andrews University in 2012. Judith is a Florida native and trained at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St.Petersburg, Florida. She is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence for Audiologists (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Judith enjoys working with patients of all ages and improving her patients’ quality of life by facilitating access to hearing. In her spare time, Judith enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons, exploring Raleigh, and trying new cuisines.  

CANDACE SLACK, Au.D., CCC-A

Candace, originally from New England, earned both her Doctor of Audiology (2021) and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (2016) from the University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!). She completed her 4th year residency at the Center for Hearing and Speech, a not-for-profit organization that has provided 100+ years of affordable services to those who have hearing loss in the St. Louis area. Candace is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence for Audiologists (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. When she is not practicing audiology, Candace enjoys exploring new restaurants, state parks, and farmer’s markets around the Triangle area.

KAITLIN HOYER-BOOTH, Au.D.

Kaitlin earned her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, as well as her Bachelor of Arts dual degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Psychology. She is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F/AAA) and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence for Audiologists (CCC-A). Kaitlin is passionate about providing audiologic health care to her patients so they can have improved hearing health to remain connected and active in their daily lives.