Audiology
Gateway Audiology
Gateway audiologists meet the highest level of professional certification.
We offer both pediatric and adult audiology care, both in the warm, welcoming environment of our convenient, state-of-the art clinic and in the community.
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Gateway meets all of your hearing needs.
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comprehensive hearing testing
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hearing aid evaluation, selection, customization, repair and modifications
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hearing aid dispensing from all major manufacturers
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advice and sale of hearing aid accessories and batteries
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custom hearing protection, including musician’s earplugs and swim plugs
* We accept most major insurances, including Medical Assistance. We are also available to provide hearing tests for students and staff at organizations throughout Maryland. If you would like to learn more about bringing Gateway Audiology to your place of business, contact us at 410.318.6780.
Why Get Your Hearing Checked Now?
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Any hearing loss is much more than a quality-of-life issue.
Hearing loss can be associated with other potentially more serious health problems—from Type 2 diabetes to cognitive decline and falls in older adults. The American Speech-Language Hearing Association recommends that everyone have their hearing checked once every 10 years until age 50, and every 3 years after that.
A baseline hearing test now is the most important step in preserving your hearing health for life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet our Team
Our audiologists are licensed by the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists.
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Dr. Rachael Purcel
Audiologist
Dr. Purcel received her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology with a minor in disability studies at Miami University in Ohio. She received both her master’s degree in hearing, speech, and language sciences and her Doctor of Audiology at Gallaudet University. In addition, she completed her final year residency at an Arizona private practice. Dr. Purcel enjoys helping people of all ages hear and live their best and is working to bring cochlear implant services to our clinic.
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Dr. Elena Scarano
Audiologist
Dr. Scarano received her bachelor’s degree in speech-language hearing sciences with a minor in special education at Loyola University Maryland, where she also played Division I volleyball. She received her clinical doctorate in audiology at Montclair State University and completed a residency at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Scarano’s deep passion for hearing wellness extends to both pediatric and adult hearing health, including diagnostics and hearing aids.
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Liz Johnson
Practice Manager
Liz oversees the day-to-day management of the business operations of the clinic including compliance, reporting, patient care, billing questions, and outreach with community centers.
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Bryanna Sparrow
Patient Care Coordinator
Bryanna is responsible for all aspects of patient care at the clinic, including interfacing with patients, scheduling appointments, and answering questions about services provided.