Johnathon O’Neal, AuD, CCC-A (Founder)

Dr. Johnathon O’Neal received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland, ​College Park and his Doctor of Audiology degree from Gallaudet University. During his time at Gallaudet, he became ​immersed in Deaf culture and continues to strive to learn more from the community. He also fell in love with the field of ​Audiology at the university, and became involved in the Vestibular and Balance Lab to further study various vestibular ​disorders, primarily amongst the Deaf community. He was the primary investigator for a study titled “vHIT Uses and ​Procedures: A Survey of Audiologists” that examined the various ways audiologists and audiology students perform and ​interpret the video head impulse test (vHIT). He also led a group of first year audiology students to develop a virtual ​vestibular screening tool for the purpose of being able to refer individuals for extensive vestibular diagnostic testing during ​the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. O’Neal completed his audiology residency at the American Institute of Balance under Dr. Richard Gans to perfect his ​neurodiagnostic and rehabilitation skills. Following completion of his Doctor of Audiology degree, Dr. O’Neal has worked in ​private practice settings, hospital/ENT settings, and medical device sales specializing primarily in vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation as ​well as cochlear implant services.

Dr. O’Neal is determined to utilize his expertise to adequately educate individuals experiencing hearing and/or balance disorders on the etiology of their ​diagnoses and appropriate treatment options.