Hearing Doctors in Hammond and Mandeville, LA

Better hearing and a better quality of life can be yours for many years with the help of the right hearing professional.

At Premier Hearing and Balance, LLC, we pride ourselves on developing long-term relationships with our clients. Relationships based on unsurpassed personal service that begins the first time you walk through our doors and continues long after your initial appointment.

Premier Hearing and Balance Team

Meet the Team

Mary Miller, Ph.D., CCC-A

Audiologist

Dr. Miller began her studies at Louisiana State University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders. She went on to receive her Master’s degree in Audiology from The University of Memphis and then her Doctorate at James Madison University.

Dr. Miller holds a professional license and certification from the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and American Academy of Audiology. She has received a Certificate of Achievement for her training in Zen Tinnitus Therapy. Dr. Miller has also received a certificate of training from the American Institute of Balance. She holds the voluntary position of Co-Director for Special Olympics Louisiana Healthy Hearing. Dr. Miller is a native of Patterson, Louisiana, and currently resides with her husband and daughters in Ponchatoula.
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Kimberly Sanborn, Au.D., CCC-A

Audiologist

Dr. Sanborn began her studies at Louisiana State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She went on to earn her Clinical Doctorate of Audiology from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.

She holds a professional license and certification from the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She specializes in the identification and management of hearing loss and tinnitus. Dr. Sanborn is a native of Louisiana, coming to Premier Hearing & Balance with over eight years of clinical experience in the Covington and Metairie areas. She currently resides with her husband and children in Mandeville.

Claire Dufrene, Au.D, FAAA

Audiologist

Dr. Dufrene began her studies at Southeastern Louisiana University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Audiology from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA.

Terry Arriaga

Patient Care Coordinator, Hammond

Terry will do everything she can to make your experience with Premier a positive one, from the time you schedule to the moment you leave your appointment. If you can’t hear, call Premier!

Nancy Champagne

Patient Care Coordinator, Mandeville

Nancy is resourceful beyond measure and will make sure your experience with Premier is smooth and pleasant.

Georgette Lamprecht

Patient Care Coordinator, Hammond and Mandeville

Georgette will always greet you with a smile as she welcomes you to Premier. You may see her at either of our two locations!