Welcome to Manatee Hearing & Speech Center
Since 1974, Manatee Hearing & Speech Center truly believes that better hearing leads to a better life.
Our patient-centered approach allows us to focus on satisfying your hearing care needs, whatever they may be. Our practice will work with you to diagnose and find solutions for your hearing, tinnitus, and balance needs using state-of-the-art equipment and the most advanced technology. Because our focus is entirely on your unique needs, coming to Manatee Hearing & Speech Center means that you’ll experience patient care that is specific to you, with exceptional follow-up care that ensures your hearing and balance needs are being met.
Kristen Van Watteghem, M.A., CCC-A
Executive Co-Director
Danielle Hummel, Au.D., F-AAA
Executive Co-Director
Morgan O'Malia, Au.D.
Audiologist
Our patient-centered approach allows us to focus on satisfying your hearing care needs, whatever they may be. Our practice will work with you to diagnose and find solutions for your hearing, tinnitus, and balance needs using state-of-the-art equipment and the most advanced technology. Because our focus is entirely on your unique needs, coming to Manatee Hearing & Speech Center means that you’ll experience patient care that is specific to you, with exceptional follow-up care that ensures your hearing and balance needs are being met.Hearing Care News
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Community Partnership: Featured Pets Available for Adoption!
May 23, 2022
Manatee Hearing & Speech Center Has Recently Partnered with Manatee County Animal Services Featured pets available for adoption! Your generous donations will go to the Friends of Manatee County Animal Services (FoMCAS), a charitable 501(c)(3) whose goal is to enrich...
Best Safe Hearing Gifts for Dad
May 15, 2022
Dad’s Ears Will Thank You This Father’s Day, give dad the gift that truly keeps on giving — recreation that’s easy on his ears! These gift ideas are sure to make him, and his ears, happy. Headphones Dads love...
Four Animal Facts: Hearing Edition (Part 2)
May 15, 2022
Tarantulas “Feel” Sounds “If a tree falls in a forest and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?” For tarantulas, this age-old philosophical question has an answer: Yes. While they do not possess ears or...