Pinnacle Audiology · NYC
Meet the Team
Behind Your Hearing Care
Doctoral-level audiologists bringing NYC hospital-trained expertise to a private Manhattan practice built entirely around you.
Every person here
is here for you
From doctoral-level audiologists to our operations and billing team — every member of Pinnacle brings expertise, warmth, and a genuine commitment to your hearing health.
Dr. Eric G. Nelson, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Nelson founded Pinnacle Audiology to bring a higher standard of hearing care to New York City. With over a decade of clinical experience and twelve years at Weill Cornell Medicine as Audiology Supervisor, he provides personalized hearing care at his Manhattan office and through in-home services across the city.
- Founder of Pinnacle Audiology
- Former Audiology Supervisor, Weill Cornell Medicine
- Diagnostic Audiology & Hearing Rehabilitation
Dr. Meagan Ruth, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Ruth earned her Doctor of Audiology from the Long Island Au.D. Consortium in 2015 and built her career exclusively in ENT clinical settings alongside top otolaryngologists, bringing deep diagnostic expertise and a warm, patient-centered approach to every appointment.
- Extensive ENT clinical background
- Specialist in hearing aid technology & fittings
- Philosophy: Every patient is family
Dr. Rebecca Sherman, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Sherman brings a broad clinical foundation spanning hospital systems, private practice, and specialized geriatric and adult care. She is passionate about helping patients navigate hearing challenges with compassion and precision, ensuring every fitting is optimized for each patient's unique needs.
- Hospital & private practice experience
- Geriatric audiology & adult care expertise
- Precision hearing aid programming & verification
Andrea Balcos
Andrea keeps Pinnacle Audiology running smoothly behind the scenes. From scheduling and insurance coordination to making sure every patient feels welcomed and cared for, she is the first point of contact and the organizational backbone of the practice.
- Scheduling & Insurance Coordination
- Patient Relations & Onboarding
- Practice Operations & Administration
Joshua Lavalle
Joshua joined Pinnacle Audiology to bring clarity and efficiency to the billing and insurance process. He works directly with patients to navigate claims, verify benefits, and ensure every financial interaction is handled with transparency and care.
- Insurance Claims & Verification
- Patient Billing & Account Management
- Benefits Coordination & Prior Authorizations
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about our team and what to expect at Pinnacle Audiology.
Yes. All three audiologists — Dr. Eric Nelson, Dr. Meagan Ruth, and Dr. Rebecca Sherman — hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA, the gold standard in audiology certification.
Pinnacle Audiology was founded by Dr. Eric G. Nelson, Au.D., CCC-A, who served for twelve years as Audiology Supervisor at Weill Cornell Medicine before opening his private Manhattan practice to deliver a higher standard of personalized hearing care.
Yes. Dr. Eric Nelson provides in-home audiology and concierge hearing care across New York City for patients who prefer or require care at home.
Pinnacle offers comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings and programming, tinnitus evaluation and treatment, vestibular screenings, custom hearing protection, and in-home concierge services.
Call us at 646-436-7590 or schedule online at pinnacleaudiology.com. We're located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
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