Dr. Martin joined Blue Ridge Hearing Aids and Audiology in 2024. Prior to her employment at Blue Ridge Hearing Aids and Audiology, she worked in private practice for 15 years, treating individuals ages 0-106. She has extensive experience with comprehensive electrophysiological and behavioral assessment of infants, children, and adults and best practices in hearing aid fittings for all ages.
Education:
Au.D. – Doctor of Audiology, West Virginia University (2010)
B.S. – Speech Pathology/Audiology with minors in Gerontology and Communication Studies, West Virginia University (2006)
Certification/Licensure:
CCC-A, Certificate of Clinical Competence – Audiology (No. 12122593), The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2010 – present)
FAAA, Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (No. 41019194)
Audiology License (No. 2201001396), Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (2010 – present)
Hearing Aid Specialist License (No. 2101001777), Commonwealth of Virginia Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians (2015 – present)
Awards:
American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Academy Scholar Award for Continuing Education (2016-2020)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) ACE Award for Continuing Education (2017)
Our Health Magazine’s Best Bedside Manner Award (2016-2019)
Research:
Martin, K. E. (2013, March). Beyond the Audiogram: Multidisciplinary Applications of Audiological Results.
Martin, K. E. (2010). Exploration of the Hearing Aid Effect with Modern Hearing Aids.
Martin K. E., & Rawool, V. W. (2008, April). Williams Syndrome: Audiological, Feeding, & Speech-Language Issues.
Personal Information:
Dr. Martin enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys time outdoors, particularly in her home state of WV. Playing tennis and pickleball, gardening, taking walks, and reading are some favorite pastimes.
