Dr. Kristin Poptean graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. She subsequently earned her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York of the Long Island Au.D. Consortium (Adelphi, Hofstra, and St. John’s Universities). Dr. Poptean had clinical placements at a VA Medical Center, a non-profit organization, and an otolaryngology office.
Dr. Poptean completed her fourth-year residency at New York City Hearing Associates in Manhattan, New York, where she gained extensive experience working with amplification technology in hearing aid selection, fitting, and verification for the adult and geriatric populations. She also was exposed to cochlear implant evaluations and mappings. She most recently practiced at Northwell Health Physician Partners- ENT at Plainview where she focused on diagnostic testing through complete audiological evaluations across pediatric and geriatric populations.
Dr. Poptean is passionate about patient-focused and evidence-based care for her patients. Her knowledge of major hearing aid manufacturers and hearing aid styles creates an encouraging and motivational environment for success.
Dr. Poptean currently holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a New York State licensed audiologist and hearing aid dispenser at the Northwell Health Physician Partners- New York Otolaryngology Group with two locations in NYC.