hearing loss Archives - The New York Otolaryngology Group

Dr. Lily Arnpriester, Au.D./CCC-A

Dr. Lily Arnpriester received her Bachelor of Science in Hearing and Communication Sciences from Northwestern University. She went on to earn her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from Arizona State University, completing her clinical residency at the Department of Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai West. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Arnpriester was recognized for both academic excellence and clinical achievement by Arizona State University, the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

She is a licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser in New York State and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA.

Dr. Arnpriester prioritizes providing inclusive, patient-centered hearing care grounded in evidence-based practice. She works across the scope of audiology, providing care for adults with diagnostic testing, hearing aid services, and implantable hearing device services.

Meaghan Schulze, Au.D./CCC-A

Meaghan Schulze, Au.D., CCC-A, is a New York State licensed audiologist and hearing aid dispenser. She maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology with the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned for Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at the State University of New York In Cortland in 2014. She completed her Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) at Salus University in 2018.

Dr. Schulze gained her clinical expertise by completing multiple doctoral internships, including rotations throughout the Pennsylvania and New York area. She was primarily in hospital and ENT medical office facilities. Dr. Schulze completed her 4^th year of her Doctorate at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Dr. Schulze has experience in diagnostic audiometric testing, as well as hearing aid instrument services for all age ranges. She has experience with working with Cochlear Implants in the adult population. Dr. Schulze also has experience in vestibular and electrophysiological testing, including Videonystagmography (VNG), Electrocochleography (ECoG), Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) and Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR).

Dr. Kristin Poptean, Au.D./CCC-A

Dr. Kristin Poptean graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. She subsequently earned her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York of the Long Island Au.D. Consortium (Adelphi, Hofstra, and St. John’s Universities). Dr. Poptean had clinical placements at a VA Medical Center, a non-profit organization, and an otolaryngology office.

Dr. Poptean completed her fourth-year residency at New York City Hearing Associates in Manhattan, New York, where she gained extensive experience working with amplification technology in hearing aid selection, fitting, and verification for the adult and geriatric populations. She also was exposed to cochlear implant evaluations and mappings. She most recently practiced at Northwell Health Physician Partners- ENT at Plainview where she focused on diagnostic testing through complete audiological evaluations across pediatric and geriatric populations.

Dr. Poptean is passionate about patient-focused and evidence-based care for her patients. Her knowledge of major hearing aid manufacturers and hearing aid styles creates an encouraging and motivational environment for success.

Dr. Poptean currently holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a New York State licensed audiologist and hearing aid dispenser at the Northwell Health Physician Partners- New York Otolaryngology Group with two locations in NYC.

Dr Rachel Marcus, Au.D./CCC-A/FAAA

Dr. Rachel Marcus received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY in 2004. She received her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from The CUNY Graduate Center in New York, NY in 2013. She completed her residency at The Ear Center of Greensboro in Greensboro, NC.

She is a New York State licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser. Dr. Marcus holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Dr. Marcus has worked in both hospital and private practice settings performing diagnostic testing and providing services for hearing aids and implantable hearing devices for both adults and children. She specializes in providing hearing solutions including hearing aids, assistive listening devices, bone anchored hearing aids, and cochlear implants.

Dr. Marcus is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Marcus values patient-centered care and her interests include unilateral hearing loss, congenital conductive hearing losses (microtia and atresia), technologically advanced hearing aids, and implantable hearing device solutions.

Are Steroids the right treatment for Sudden Sensor Hearing Loss?

Question: Hello, my little sister who is 20 just got diagnosed with sudden sensor neural hearing loss (SSHL) and I just wanted to get some expert opinion on what she is supposed to do and what the appropriate treatment is. She has completely lost hearing in one ear. She is taking steroids, but she has not seen any improvement since she got diagnosed. Is there anything else she can do to increase her chance of recovery?

Answer:

The next step to treating sudden sensor neural hearing loss is usually an intratympanic injection of a steroid medication. This is a usually painless procedure done in the office with topical anesthesia where a liquid steroid medication is injected through the eardrum into the middle ear space.

If she is in the New York area I suggest she Dr. Neil Sperling at our practice.

Hope this clears things up,

Dr. Scott Gold

I became dizzy and have lost hearing

Question: Please help me. On Tuesday, November 4th I decided to sign up to the local gym in my neighborhood and get back in shape. I got there in the morning I had and Omlete and some fresh squeezed OJ at the Cafe, then I started my workout. I was on the elliptical for about 35mins. Then I went upstairs to the weight room. I started using the weight machines, by the time I got to the 3rd machine for Shoulder press, I started getting Dizzy, feeling very hot, and nauseous, I was extremely weak. I was so dizzy I couldn’t get up to walk. I felt close to passing out. I had to sit there for about 30 mins. When I got outside I started vomiting up breakfast. My ears felt clogged and muffled. I felt so horrible. I finally made it back to my car. I had to lay down in the backseat until the dizziness wore off. It’s now November 25th and my hearing is still not back to normal. Is this low-frequency hearing loss? I still can’t hear any Bass (lows) in my right ear.

Please help me. This is a Disaster for me because I am a musician, that’s what I do for a living.

Answer:

There are several different problems that can cause dizziness and a hearing loss. The most common may be a viral infection in the inner ear. A virus can sometimes go to the nerves in the inner ear, causing dizziness and a hearing loss. While the dizziness will resolve, often, on its own- the hearing loss may not. Meniere’s Disease is recurrent episodes of dizziness, hearing loss and a sense of fullness in the ears. This may be consistent with the first episode of Meniere’s, but generally, the dizziness will last for a much longer time.

One can have a rupture of a membrane in the inner ear. This often will be accompanied by a popping sound, but usually will be caused by trauma or certainly can occur from strenuous exercise. There are also several other less common causes of your symptoms.

However, it is really quite important that you have your ears evaluated as soon as possible. If you have had damage to the hearing nerve, then the sooner it is treated, the better chance one has of getting the hearing back to normal.

I hope this helps clear things up.

Robert Pincus MD

NY Otolaryngology Group

Is it still possible to get a stapedotomy, and what are the pros and cons of such a procedure?

Question: I am 51 years old with hereditary otosclerosis, diagnosed right after the birth of my 1st son when I was 36. In 2009, scared by the surgery (even though successful for my mom who had the procedure done by Dr Freich, you might know since you seem to give lectures in France) I opted for a hearing aid. It has now reached it’s full capacity and I need to buy a new one. But working as a School Counselor (for the French American Pre-School), listening to kids with multicultural backgrounds is a BIG challenge! And I think I still compensate with lip reading. Is it still possible to get a stapedotomy? Do you speak some French so I could consult you and understand better the pros and cons of such a procedure?

Thank you so much for your opinion/advice.

Answer:

Hi Floriane,

I would highly recommend a consultation with an experienced stapedotomy surgeon to discuss the pros and cons. In experienced hands, the surgery is highly successful with a recognized complication rate less than 1%. In France, the Clinque Causse near Beziers is a world-class facility with some of the most experienced surgeons in the world.

Best of luck.

Neil Sperling, MD
New York Otolaryngology Group
36A East 36th Street
New York, New York

Associate Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology
SUNY Downstate
Brooklyn, New York

I’m loosing my hearing again after a Stapedectomy. Is there anything new that can help me?

Question:

Hello,

I had successful bilateral stapedectomy (right ear in 1995, left ear 1996) with hearing in the normal range post op. I started losing my hearing in my right ear again after I had my son in 2001 and 2 attempts at revision, the latest in 2004. My revision surgeon in Albany NY stated that my incus bone was cracked which is why the prosthesis is not staying put. I do not want to get surgery again in Albany, and am looking for the top surgeon in this field as my hearing is at 90 decibels and my ear has been ringing loudly 24/7 for at least 10 years. Is there anything new that can help me?

Answer:

Thank you for your inquiry. It sounds like you’ve been through quite a bit with your ear. At your level of hearing loss, there may not be simple options. Are you getting any benefit from traditional hearing aids? Considering the details you’ve provided, there are some cases that can be remedied surgically, using the Malleus bone instead of the Incus. Of course, I can’t be certain that your condition would allow for this without further information, but it may be worth considering.

The next step would be careful analysis of your current audiometry, the prior surgical reports, and a detailed CT scan.

I would be happy to assist you, if you like.

best of luck and thanks for your question

Neil Sperling, MD

Associate Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology
SUNY Downstate
Brooklyn, New York

Is there any treatment for tympanosclerosis other than surgery?

Question: Is there any Tympanosclerosis treatment other than surgery? Is there any new and recent Tympanoplasty techniques (like laser or other) that are more practical and easier? What about success rates and possibilities of hearing loss restoration? And what about potential approximate costs for such surgery?

Answer:

Tympanosclerosis is an invasive form of scar tissue that follows infection(s) in the ear. At times it can cause significant hearing loss. Although not universal, many cases can be repaired surgically and hearing restored using modern techniques possibly with a laser Tympanosclerosis treatment.

If you would like further evaluation and consideration of your case, please contact us.

Neil Sperling, MD
Associate Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology

Do I need revision stapes surgery?

Question:

Many years ago I was diagnosed at Mass Eye and Ear with otosclerosis. I was operated on by Dr. Joseph Nadol. Over the past few years, my hearing has once again diminished and I wonder if its possible to do a revision? Also, my other ear was never been operated on. I am 68 years old, female, and a medical librarian, and my loss of hearing is obviously impinging on my work and life. I would prefer to not have to travel back to Boston…is this something you can help me with?

Answer:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding your hearing loss. It is often possible to regain excellent hearing with revision stapes surgery. It all depends on the nature of the hearing loss that you have. The first step would be to re-test your hearing. I would be happy to help you if you’d like. You can make an appointment online or by calling our office. Best of luck.

Neil M Sperling, MD

Associate Professor
SUNY Downstate
Brooklyn, NY