Appointed: 2001
Sharon Sandridge, Ph.D.
Department: OtolaryngologyLocation: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code A71
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195WorkPhone:(216) 444-6691
Biographical Sketch
Sharon A. Sandridge, PhD, is currently Director of Clinical Services in Audiology and Co-Director of the Tinnitus Management Clinic and Audiology Research Lab at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Sandridge received her BA and MA from the University of Akron and her PhD from the University of Florida. Her primary clinical and research interests are in the areas of amplification -- hearing aids and assistive technology, the evaluation and treatment of tinnitus, and auditory electrophysiologic assessment including neurodiagnostics, intraoperative monitoring and identification of children with hearing loss.
She and her colleague, Dr. Craig Newman, have completed a number of funded research projects and have authored a number of articles in the areas of amplification, outcome studies, electrophysiology and tinnitus.
Professional Highlights
Chair, AudiologyNOW! 2007 Convention
Education & Fellowships
- Doctorate - University of Florida
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Audiology
Gainesville, FL USA
1988
- Graduate - University of Akron
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Audiology & Communicative Diso
Akron, OH USA
1984
- Undergraduate - University of Akron
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Communicative Disorders
Akron, OH USA
1983
Specialty Interests
electrophysiologic assessment of hearing including newborn diagnostics, neurodiagnostics and assessment for dizziness, older adults, state-of-the-art amplification options including open-ear fittings and assistive listening devices, Tinnitus Management
Awards & Honors
Ohio Academy of Audiology Research Award, 2008
Additional Training
Certificate in gerontology
Memberships
- American Academy of Audiology
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- American Auditory Society
- Ohio Academy of Audiology
Treatment & Services
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Assessment For Dizziness
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Assistive Listening Devices Evaluation and Fitting
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Electrophysiologic Assessment of Newborns
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Hearing Needs Assessment
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Neurodiagnostics for Dizziness
Specialty in Diseases and Conditions
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Dr. Sandridge has reported no financial relationship with
industry that is applicable to this listing. Patients
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