Staff
Benjamin Russell,
AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist
Dr. Ben Russell became a Clinical Associate Professor in the department in 2017. Along with offering Audiology services at the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Communication Disorders Clinic, he teaches several undergraduate courses and actively participates in community outreach by conducting hearing screenings in public schools. Dr. Russell’s research centers on spectral resolution in cochlear implant users, particularly their ability to discern pitch-based speech cues.
Education:
Ph.D. 2016, Hearing Science, University of South Florida
Au.D. 2010, Audiology, University of South Florida
B.A. 2004, Journalism and Mass Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Certification/Licensure:
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, Audiology
NC license, Audiology
Specialities:
Diagnostic audiology
Hearing disorders
Speech perception with cochlear implants
Emerging hearing aid technologies
Location
Reviews
Healthy Hearing posts all positive and negative reviews that meet publishing criteria.Read 4 verified patient reviews for Appalachian State University Communication Disorders Clinic! Their average review score is 4 () from 4 reviews.
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“Dr. Russell directs an outstanding audiology clinic. He is extremely knowledgeable and very patient oriented. The staff is very professional and caring...”
“Dr. Russell is exemplary in every way. He was recommended to me because of very similar circumstances of hearing loss. He enabled me to go from a very traumatic injury to being able to hear again. My quality of life was tremendously changed. He had to fine tune adjustments several times, and was very patient with me. He knows everything there is to know about hearing aids and shares for the common good. I would recommend Appalachian State to anyone. I travel over an hour to get there. ”
“Audiologist checked Humana via computer-insurance Covered. (Wrong) Little if any f/u care. After delay, Hearing aids sent for repair after delay. Emphasis on payment. Humana, paid for hearing aids by kindness. Hounded about money. Hearing aids sent via mail. Program not applied. Many weeks with suffering. Do not assume association with ASU implies skills .”
“Dr. Russell is awesome!! He patiently listens to your needs and concerns while providing custom and quality care. He is a straight shooter when it comes to recommendations for hearing aid brands and their options. I had a difficult time transitioning to life with hearing aids...and he was instrumental to the success of my new quality of life. My hearing has improved so much and I owe it to him and his quality staff.”
Clinic details
The Appalachian State University Communication Disorders Clinic is the right choice for exceptional hearing healthcare. We employ expert licensed, certified audiologists to provide a variety of hearing services to both children and adults.
Hearing care services
Audiology services include:
- Hearing screenings
- Complete hearing evaluations
- Hearing aid selection and fitting
- Hearing aid sales, orientation, and repairs
- Assistive listening devices
- Custom hearing protection earplugs and swim plugs
Speech-Language Services:
- Delayed or disordered articulation
- Delayed or disordered language development
- Special needs populations (e.g., Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy)
- Learning disabilities
- Hearing loss
- Cleft palate
- Feeding and swallowing disorders
- Stroke
- Head trauma
- Laryngectomy
- Voice disorders
- Fluency disorders
- Augmentative communication devices
- Individual or group sessions are available by appointment
Amenities
Convenient parking
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Assistive listening devices
Pediatrics
Tinnitus
Hours of operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Tuesday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Wednesday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Thursday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Friday | 9 am - 12 pm, 1 - 5 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
Amenities
Convenient parking
Wheelchair-accessible
Service pets welcome
Assistive listening devices
Pediatrics
Tinnitus
Clinic links
Accepted forms of payment
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Debit