About Hear Us Out
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Dr. Eric Sandler, Director of Audiological services at The Hearing Center and co-host of the "Hear Us Out" podcast, graduated from Rutgers College in 2002. He graduated from Montclair State University in 2007 with a Doctorate of Science in Audiology. He is a licensed Audiologist (#722) and Hearing Aid Dispenser (#1082) in the state of New
Dr. Eric Sandler, Director of Audiological services at The Hearing Center and co-host of the "Hear Us Out" podcast, graduated from Rutgers College in 2002. He graduated from Montclair State University in 2007 with a Doctorate of Science in Audiology. He is a licensed Audiologist (#722) and Hearing Aid Dispenser (#1082) in the state of New Jersey. Dr. Sandler has presented his doctoral research on patient satisfaction and perceived value of hearing aids. He has worked in the private practice setting since 2007. Dr. Sandler has been a co-owner of The Hearing Center since 2010. Dr. Sandler is a member of the American Academy of Audiology, New Jersey Academy of Audiology, and the New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association. Dr. Sandler was selected in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2023 as one of NJFamily.com favorite doctors for children. Dr. Sandler is co-director of The Hearing Center’s student mentoring program supervising doctoral level students in audiology. Dr. Sandler is an adjunct professor at Montclair State University in the Audiology department as well as at Kean University. Dr. Sandler enjoys working closely with patients and their physicians to manage complex audiological cases. He also enjoys working with cochlear implants as part of the The Hearing Center’s cochlear implant center. As a Music Audiologist, he has been working with national and internationally known musicians and entertainers to treat their hearing loss and preserve their hearing. He also has experience presenting to the community, at the state, national, and international conventions on various topics related to hearing loss. He is the third generation in his family in this field. He lives locally with his wife and 3 children. He plays guitar and enjoys going to concerts.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Dr. Michelle Schechter, clinical audiologist and co-host of the "Hear Us Out" podcast, graduated from Montclair State University in May 2022 with her Doctorate in Audiology. She may be familiar to some of our patients as she completed a clinical internship at The Hearing Center from 2020-2021 and her 4th year externship for the 2021-2022
Dr. Michelle Schechter, clinical audiologist and co-host of the "Hear Us Out" podcast, graduated from Montclair State University in May 2022 with her Doctorate in Audiology. She may be familiar to some of our patients as she completed a clinical internship at The Hearing Center from 2020-2021 and her 4th year externship for the 2021-2022 academic year. Dr. Schechter has worked with a wide variety of patients ranging from pediatric through geriatric, and has clinical experience with diagnostic testing, hearing aids, cochlear implants and videonystagmography (VNG). She especially enjoys performing Auditory Processing evaluations and recently completed a master’s course on the Buffalo Model for Auditory Processing. Dr. Schechter has presented at the New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association NJSHA (2023) and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA 2024). Previously, Dr. Schechter earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Art History from Rutgers University in 2018. While at Rutgers, she received the SAS Excellence Award and was inducted into the Psi Chi Honors Society and Phi Beta Kappa. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and guitar, participating in fitness classes, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
What We Do
Why Listen to Us
Why Listen to Us
We are both practicing Audiologists at The Hearing Center. At The Hearing Center, our goal is to improve quality of life through better hearing. We have been providing hearing healthcare for over 30 years. Outstanding personalized service has been our trademark since our founding in 1986. We believe you should expect to receive personali
We are both practicing Audiologists at The Hearing Center. At The Hearing Center, our goal is to improve quality of life through better hearing. We have been providing hearing healthcare for over 30 years. Outstanding personalized service has been our trademark since our founding in 1986. We believe you should expect to receive personalized, attentive and responsive care that is tailored to meet your individual needs. At the Hearing Center, you will get exactly that.
Why Listen to Us
Why Listen to Us
Why Listen to Us
"Hear Us Out" with Dr. Eric Sandler and Dr. Michelle Schechter explores the fascinating intersection of audiology and everyday life. Each episode delves into how sound and hearing shape our experiences, from health and technology to culture and communication. We also engage with musicians, sound engineers, and healthcare providers who are
"Hear Us Out" with Dr. Eric Sandler and Dr. Michelle Schechter explores the fascinating intersection of audiology and everyday life. Each episode delves into how sound and hearing shape our experiences, from health and technology to culture and communication. We also engage with musicians, sound engineers, and healthcare providers who are pioneering alternative care delivery models, offering fresh perspectives on the ways sound influences our daily lives. With insights from leading experts and cultural figures, Dr. Sandler and Dr. Schechter bring their expertise to discuss the latest trends, and real-world intersections with audiology. Whether you're a professional in the field or just curious about how sound affects the world around us, this podcast offers a unique perspective on the power of sound and hearing. This podcast goes way beyond hearing loss, hearing aids and balance disorders that Audiologists typically focus on. Dr. Sandler and Dr. Schechter highlight the critical role of sound and hearing in shaping human experiences.