Audiologists
Our Raleigh Audiologists
Audiology is a branch of medicine that specializes in hearing, balance, and related disorders. Employing various testing strategies, e.g. hearing tests, otoacoustic emission measurements, electronystagmography, and electrophysiological tests, audiologists determine whether or not hearing is within the normal range, and if not, which anatomical part of the ear and hearing system is disordered as well as which frequencies in the hearing spectrum (high, middle, or low) are affected and to what degree.
Audiologists are trained in the evaluation of hearing of adults, infants and children of all ages. An audiologist has received an Au.D. (Clinical Doctorate in Audiology), or a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited university graduate program in audiology. Audiologists conduct a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual’s hearing problem. They present a variety of treatment options to patients with hearing impairment. Audiologists dispense and fit hearing aids, administer tests of balance to evaluate dizziness, and provide hearing rehabilitation training. In addition, audiologists assess central auditory processing skills and provide assistance in the management of tinnitus.
Diane Catalano, AuD, Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Catalano is originally from Long Island, New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (1999) and her Master of Science in Audiology (2001) from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. She went on to complete her Doctor of Audiology from PCO School of Audiology in 2005. She has been with the practice since June of 2007 after relocating to the Raleigh area with her husband and son. Dr. Catalano has worked in both hospital and educational settings. Her areas of expertise include pediatric and adult audiologic evaluations, dispensing of hearing aids, and the evaluation of auditory processing disorders.
Jenny Davies Head, AuD, Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Head is originally from Ohio and received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Kent State University and has been in practice for over 20 years in medical and educational settings. Dr. Head joined ENT and Audiology Associates after practicing and teaching audiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her main areas of specialty include hearing instruments and balance disorders. Dr. Head lives in Raleigh with her family.
Randi Leonard Holmes, MS, Owner, Administrator, Audiologist
Mrs. Holmes received both her Bachelors (1985) and Masters (1989) degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She worked for the Wake County Public School System for 8 years where she gained extensive experience in pediatric testing of ages 6 months to 18 years, educational impact of hearing loss, classroom management for children with hearing loss, aural rehabilitation, hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and central auditory processing. She also taught an audiology course at NC State University for 5 years. Since 1996, Randi has practiced in medical settings and is currently in private practice, ENT & Audiology Associates established in 1999, with her husband, otolaryngologist, Dr. Douglas Holmes. Randi evaluates hearing in children of all ages as well as adults. She also dispenses hearing instruments and assesses auditory processing. However, her primary role currently is practice administration. The Holmes’ have five children (mostly grown) and 3 large dogs. They belong to Raleigh Moravian Church and enjoy golf, fitness, and all of the arts that Raleigh is so fortunate to have.
Would You like More Information about Our Staff, Services or Facilities?
Just fill out the form on the Contact Us page, send a message through our Patient Portal, or give us a call at 919-782-9003.
