Our team of audiologists provide comprehensive hearing evaluations and rehabilitative audiologic services, including tinnitus management and cochlear implant services to people of all ages. We provide provide personalized services to address the listening needs of each of our patients. Our focus on education empowers patients and their families to make informed decisions about hearing loss and amplification choices.
We have been a leader in hearing healthcare since 1923, and while many things have changed over the years, one thing has remained constant – our dedication to providing the highest quality care possible to our friends and neighbors in central Ohio.
Natalie Rosselli, Au.D.
Audiologist
Dr. Rosselli joined Columbus Speech & Hearing Center in 2021. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Akron and her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Ohio University.
Jennifer Thomson, Au.D.
Assistant Director of Audiology
Dr. Thomson joined Columbus Speech & Hearing Center in 2021 as the Assistant Director of Audiology. Dr. Thomson provides direct clinical services to patients and is expanding Audiology program development. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Ball State University and her Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Rochester.
Kayla Kirk, Au.D.
Audiologist
Dr. Kirk received her Doctorate of Audiology from The Ohio State University and specializes in diagnostic and rehabilitative services for pediatric and adult patients. She also provides aural rehabilitation for patients using cochlear implants. Dr. Kirk is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and volunteers on the Board of the Ohio Academy of Audiology.
Emily Kirkendall, Au.D.
Audiologist
Dr. Kirkendall joined Columbus Speech & Hearing Center in 2007. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium and received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology from the University of Akron. Dr. Kirkendall received a pediatric leadership grant placement during graduate school and completed her fourth year internship at The Cleveland Clinic. She is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the Ohio Academy of Audiology. Dr. Kirkendall’s areas of expertise include diagnostic services for pediatrics and adults. She also specializes in the assessment of patients with tinnitus and leads our Senior Options Older Adult Outreach Program funded by the Franklin County Office on Aging.
Jessica Lockhart, Au.D.
Audiologist
Dr. Lockhart joined Columbus Speech & Hearing Center in 2008. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from The Ohio State University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University. Dr. Lockhart’s areas of expertise include services for pediatrics and adults, with an emphasis in diagnostic evaluations and hearing aid dispensing.
Lisa Richmond, M.A.
Audiologist
Lisa joined Columbus Speech & Hearing Center in 2014. She earned her Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts from Kent State University. Lisa’s areas of expertise include diagnostic services for adults with a special interest in adult aural rehabilitation and dispensing hearing aids.
Ann Wheat, Au.D.
Senior Audiologist
Dr. Wheat joined Columbus Speech & Hearing Center in 1988. She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences and received her Master of Science from University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Wheat’s areas of expertise include pediatric diagnostic and rehabilitative services and aural rehabilitation for patients using cochlear implants. She is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and the Ohio Academy of Audiology. Dr. Wheat is Past-President of the Ohio Academy of Audiology (OAA). She also served as the audiology representative on the Ohio Hearing Aid Fitters and Dispensers Board and is currently part of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening subcommittee.
Audiology Services
Hearing Aids
Speech Therapy
American Sign Language Classes