Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center

Marie Ryan, M.A. has been at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center since 1997 and is our Supervisor of Audiological Services. During her tenure she has served in such capacities as the coordinator of audiology services in the nursing homes and the coordinator of a community based senior screening  program. Ms. received both her Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is an accredited Occupational Hearing Conservationist through the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). Ms. Ryan serves as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the Speech Language and Hearing Clinic at the University of New York at Buffalo and has been actively involved in various professional organizations. She has been the multiple recipient of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations’ Award for Continuing Education (ACE). Ms. Ryan is currently on the teaching faculty of Canisius College in the graduate program for Deaf Education. In addition to her direct supervision of the audiology staff, Ms. Ryan specializes in Auditory Processing Evaluations, diagnostic audiology services and hearing aid services.

Ms. Ryan currently resides in West Seneca with her husband and two daughters. 

Michelle Dubé, M.S.Ed, CCC-A received both her Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the State University of New York at Fredonia. Ms. Dubé started her audiology career in Florida where she worked for an otolaryngology clinic. She moved back to Buffalo in 2004 and has been employed by Buffalo Hearing and Speech ever since. Ms. Dubé is part of the Cochlear Implant Team that provides services to both pediatric and adult populations. She is also the head audiologist in the BHSC Oral Deaf Education classrooms. Her other specialties are pediatrics, ABRs, hearing aids, and diagnostic evaluations. In addition she has served as clinical supervisor for 4th year AuD students.

Ms. Dubé currently lives in Lockport with her husband and two sons. Ms. Dube has been working at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center since 2004.

Michelle L. Miller, M.A., CCC/A currently works in the Williamsville satellite office. She received a bachelors of science degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Buffalo State College in 1998, and a master of arts degree in Audiology from the University of Buffalo in 2001. Mrs. Miller specializes in amplification with the geriatric population, tinnitus management, as well as Auditory Processing Disorder evaluations. She has been a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association since January of 2002. Mrs. Miller’s article “Turn the Volume Down” was published in Western New York Family Magazine in August of 2007.

Michelle Miller currently resides in Kenmore and enjoys spending time with her husband, Anthony, and son, Nathan. In her spare time, she enjoys baking. Michelle began working here at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center in 1999 as an audiology student, and we are glad to have had her return in 2003 as an audiologist.

Alison Ulatowski, Au.D., graduated from James Madison University in 2006 and received her Au.D. from The University at Buffalo in 2010. Dr. Ulatowski has been with Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center since 2007. As a graduate student, she worked at the Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center as the Audiology Clinic Aide. Dr. Ulatowski completed her 4th Year Au.D. Externship at the Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center and has been working as an Audiologist since 2010. Dr. Ulatowski holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (AHSA) and has served as clinical supervisor for 4th year Au.D. graduate students from the University at Buffalo. Dr. Ulatowski currently resides in Buffalo and enjoys biking and outdoor activities in her spare time. Dr. Ulatowski is known for her stylish taste in professional footwear.

Julia Murak, Au.D. CCC-A graduated from Le Moyne College in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology minor. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Audiology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2017. Julia completed her 4th year externship at Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center and continued on as a clinical audiologist following graduation. She enjoys working with both pediatric and adult patients and finds getting to know her patients and their unique circumstances to be the most fulfilling aspect of her profession.
Julia is from East Aurora, but currently resides in Buffalo. Julia enjoys everything Western New York has to offer, from the beautiful four seasons to the variety of food and entertainment. She is a proud Buffalo Bills season ticket holder and knows that this year they are going all the way.