Dr. Ruth Reisman

Dr. Reisman leads the audiology department at Northwell Health’s Western Region, part of the New York Head and Neck Institute, where she helped build the program from the ground up. She supervises a team of audiologists and graduate residents from the CUNY Graduate Center, where she also serves as an adjunct professor. Her leadership and academic mentorship are matched by an unwavering dedication to patient care and clinical innovation.

She was the first audiologist in the tristate area to successfully fit a Maxum™ hearing device and the first in the U.S. to fit a Cochlear BAHA™ device using the Attract™ implant system. Her expertise spans diagnostic evaluations and complex hearing and balance rehabilitation cases, especially those involving implant technology.

Dr. Reisman is also an active researcher, with a focus on hearing loss in individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, in collaboration with the Hospital for Special Surgery. Her work includes developing techniques to assess and treat patients with auditory processing disorders and co-occurring conditions like Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, with a goal of improving attention, behavior, and social-emotional outcomes.

She extends her impact through Urban Hearing, a virtual practice offering auditory rehabilitation and communication coaching for those with auditory processing challenges. Through this work, she helps clients build confidence and improve communication in their everyday lives.

Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Dr. Reisman is respected throughout the audiology field for her forward-thinking clinical methods, research leadership, and dedication to accessible hearing care. Her ability to bridge science and patient-centered practice makes her a trusted source for anyone navigating hearing health, whether they’re exploring their first hearing aid or considering advanced implant solutions.