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Amanda’s Family Hearing celebrates five years of helping people hear better.
As Amanda’s Family Hearing celebrates five remarkable years in business, the doctors and staff want everyone to know it’s never too late to reconnect through hearing. Pictured left to right: Nancy Stoneman, Dr. Julia Saxon, Dr. Amanda Barbur and Val Vopat. (Photography: Francis Angelone)
Amanda’s Family Hearing is celebrating its fifth anniversary by throwing a community-wide cookout and taking pause to look back on how far it has come.
We are thankful to our community for their loyalty and for trusting us with their hearing health care,” says founder Dr. Amanda Barbur. “We recognize how important this sense truly is and how critical it is to receive the right kind of care. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our first five years in business, and you as a patient or community member.”
The Sooner, the Better
Fellow audiologist Dr. Julia Saxon says their work is to change this statistic: The average time a person waits from when they notice hearing loss until they see an audiologist is seven years.
“That’s not acceptable,” she says. “The sooner a patient comes to see us, the better the outcomes.”
While they say there isn’t a magic age to get your hearing tested, the time for a test is whenever you are struggling to hear. They test and treat school age children through older adults.
“We are not a hearing aid store. There’s no pressure here to buy them,” says Dr. Barbur. “Our intent is to educate you about your hearing loss and provide you the best solutions to meet your unique hearing needs.”
The doctors caution people against buying over-the-counter hearing aids, which in most cases are not suitable for the person’s loss.
“Your hearing is precious and should be assessed and treated by a certified audiologist. At our practice you can be sure you are in reliable hands,” says Dr. Barbur.
Cutting Edge Devices
Amanda’s Family Hearing recently joined the Cochlear Provider Network (CPN) to offer more options to patients, including alternatives for those who are not receiving enough benefit from their hearing aids.
As part of the CPN, the practice partners with University Hospitals Surgery Center, where the implant is placed. Drs. Barbur and Saxon perform pre-surgical candidacy testing, activate the implants after placement and provide ongoing care to help ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
Another issue they specialize in is managing tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, which is often related to hearing loss.
“It’s important to uncover the cause, which could be neurological, physiological, diet, stress or a cardiovascular abnormality,” she says.
The audiologists are involved in the community and enjoy visiting local senior centers to do complimentary hearing assessments. If you or a loved one is in a senior care facility and they haven’t been there, feel free to ask the activities director to reach out to them for a visit.
Amanda’s Family Hearing is located at 1701 Mentor Avenue, Suite 5, in Painesville. Call 440-357-4327 or visit AmandasFamilyHearing.com for more information.
Community Appreciation Day
Amanda’s Family Hearing invites the community to stop by for food, games and prizes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2025. Please RSVP by calling 440-357-4327 or emailing amanda@afhohio.com.
Have You Heard?
Since 2020, Dr. Amanda Barbur has grown her friendly and tenacious team of medical and administrative staff.
After receiving her Doctorate of Audiology in 2012, Dr. Barbur worked at MaryAnn’s Family Hearing until she bought the practice in 2020 when MaryAnn retired, renaming it Amanda’s Family Hearing. Her hobbies include spending time in nature, taking her dog, Ruby, to the park, and spending time with her husband James and son Colton.
She hired fellow doctor of audiology Dr. Julia Saxon last year.
“I love being in a private practice as opposed to a major health system,” says Dr. Saxon. “I get to spend as much time as needed with patients, getting to know them and their families.”
When not at work, her passions include a big, silly dog, a good book, and the perfect cup of coffee.
The newest staff member is Val Vopat, who as patient care coordinator will handle all the contact points with patients, from the first appointment to treatment and follow-up. This Lake County native has spent her career in the medical field. When not at work, you’ll find Val boating and water skiing with her boyfriend, taking a Pilates class or hanging with her French bulldog Dozer and Staffordshire bull terrier named Tank.
“I’m passionate about helping people with hearing loss to restore this vital sense,” she says.
Rounding out the administrative staff is Nancy Stoneman, who handles billing and coding reimbursement. She’s been with the center for 14 years.
Dr. Barbur and her husband James are pleased to announce the team will be growing again in November—when their baby is due. Their adorable son Colton is also thrilled to become a big brother.
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