Christine E. Pleban, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Christine Pleban joined Hearing Evaluation Services in 2019. Originally from Baldwinsville, NY, Dr. Pleban received her B.S. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from SUNY Geneseo in 2003 and her Doctorate in Audiology from the University at Buffalo in 2007. She specializes in working with adult and pediatric populations and she has extensive expertise in audiometric assessments, hearing aid fittings, and aural rehabilitation.
Dr. Pleban focuses on patient counseling, education, and quality of life improvements, which she finds to be the most rewarding experiences working as an Audiologist. She takes pride in patient outcomes with the careful selection of hearing aid technologies and assistive listening devices to meet the unique listening needs of each individual. Dr. Pleban has the pleasure of working with residents within their Senior Living Facilities to assist with all their hearing care needs in the comfort of their own residential environment.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Pleban is passionate about creating inclusive educational environments for students with hearing loss. As an Educational Audiologist, she collaborates closely with teachers, school staff, parents, and healthcare providers to develop personalized intervention plans that support each child’s unique listening needs. Dr. Pleban is committed to advocacy and education and works within the classroom to foster a better learning environment for hard of hearing students. She provides teacher and student educational support to ensure appropriate auditory access to the classroom curriculum.
Dr. Pleban is also the Board President for the not-for-profit after-school program, Just for Kids. She serves as the Recording Secretary for the Western Region PTA Executive Committee. In 2023, Dr. Pleban was an integral part of the reorganization of the Hamburg Central School District’s Special Education PTSA Subcommittee, and now serves as a co-chair of the PTSA Special Education Committee.
Dr. Pleban resides in Orchard Park, New York with her husband, three children and her two dogs.
Education/Training:
- Doctorate in Audiology; University at Buffalo
- B.S. in Communicative Disorders and Sciences; SUNY College at Geneseo
Licenses and Certifications:
- New York State Audiology License
- New York State Hearing Aid Dispensing License
Memberships:
- American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
- Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA)
- Educational Audiology Association
Specialty Areas:
- Comprehensive diagnostic audiometric evaluations for adults and children
- Selection and fitting of hearing aids and assistive listening devices
- Education and counseling related to hearing disorders
- Lyric extended wear hearing device fitting
- Auditory Evoked Potentials
- Educational audiology
- Pediatric testing, diagnosis, and treatment
- Senior care