Your Hometown Hearing & Balance Center
Founded in 2023 Caring for the local community is at the center of all services provided at Audiology Services of WNY. Both Laura and Chelsea were raised locally and after receiving their doctorate degrees have returned to continue to grow and raise their own families in the area, they have always called home.
With the goal of bringing accessible and affordable hearing care to the Southern Tier region, Laura and Chelsea are committed to helping continue the growth and development of the community they know and love.
Dr. Laura Lamb
Au.D., AIB-VR
Co-Founder & Owner of Audiology Services of WNY
Dr. Laura Lamb earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Nazareth College in 2009. She completed her Doctorate of Audiology at SUNY at Buffalo and her Fourth Year Externship at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital’s Eye and Ear Institute. Dr. Lamb then went on to work at a bustling ENT practice in Pittsburgh, PA.
After a year working in Pittsbugh, Dr. Lamb decided to return home to the Southern Tier to be with family and provide audiology services to those at home. She brings her expertise in hearing loss along with her specialization in vestibular and balance disorders, certified through the American Institute of Balance in Vestibular Rehabilitation.
Dr. Chelsea Freeman
Au.D, CCC-A, F-AAA
Co-Founder & Owner of Audiology Services of WNY
Dr. Chelsea Freeman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Nazareth College in 2013. She then completed her Doctorate of Audiology at Arizona State University in 2017 and her Fourth Year Externship at Arizona Hearing and Balance Center before returning to New York.
Beginning her career at a large hospital in Rochester, NY, Dr. Freeman soon realized many patients were from her hometown and other smaller areas. They were traveling long distances to receive the quality care in larger cities that outlying areas lacked. Dr. Freeman realized her dream was to bring care back to her hometown.
In addition to hearing loss and hearing aids, Dr. Freeman has specialized in pediatric audiology. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Pediatric Audiology Specialty certification.
Marti Card
Clinic Care Coordinator
After working many years at a busy pediatric office, Marti is very excited to join the Audiology Services of WNY team.
A lifelong resident of Allegany County, Marti has been married to her high school sweetheart for 35 years and resides in Cuba, NY. They have raised 2 wonderful children, and now have 4 beautiful grandchildren, 2 cats and 4 chickens. Marti is a proud member of North Park Wesleyan Church and enjoys leading worship through song with the worship band weekly.
Our Credentials
Bachelor of Science
Dr. Laura Lamb
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Date
2009
Institution
Nazareth College
Fourth Year Externship
Dr. Laura Lamb
Audiology
Date
2012-2013
Institution
UPMC Eye & Ear Institute
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Laura Lamb
Audiology
Date
2013
Institution
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor’s Degree
Dr. Chelsea Freeman
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Date
2013
Institution
Nazareth College
Fourth Year Externship
Dr. Chelsea Freeman
Audiology
Date
2017-2018
Institution
Arizona Hearing & Balance Center
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Chelsea Freeman
Audiology
Date
2017
Institution
Arizona State University
Doctors of Audiology
Audiology Services of WNY hosts highly trained Doctors of Audiology. These audiologists assess, treat, and rehabilitate hearing and balance disorders.
Auditory disorders can affect people of all ages and include hearing loss, balance issues, and tinnitus. They are complex, often with medical, psychological, and physical implications that contribute to social, educational, and employment complications. Audiologists provide patient-centered care to prevent, diagnose, and treat with evidence-based practices and technologies.
The doctors at Audiology Services of WNY combine all of the technical knowledge with their interpersonal skills to guide patients and their families through the entire rehabilitative process.