Marc D’Aprile, SC.D., CCC-A, Director of Audiology
Dr. Marc D’Aprile, Sc.D. received a scientific doctorate in audiology from Seton Hall University in 2004. He completed his audiology residency at the Manhattan, Brooklyn and St.Albans veterans hospitals. Dr.D’Aprile then went on to work at a major hearing aid manufacturer, where he furthered his knowledge in audiology and advanced hearing aid technology. More recently, Dr. D’Aprile served as Assistant Professor of Audiology at Columbia University. He is a fellow of the American Speech-language-Hearing Association (ASHA), a current holder of a Certificate of Clinical Competence in audiology (CCC-A), a state-licensed NYC Audiologist, and hearing aid dispenser.
Dr. D’Aprile’s main areas of interest and expertise lie in the fitting and dispensing of state-of-the-art hearing aids, tinnitus management and custom hearing protection. His knowledge base has been maintained through regular attendance in continuing education seminars, national and state conventions, and through the direction of scholarly literature.
Dr. D’Aprile is committed to the success of each patient, which is achieved through the most up-to-date evidence based care. In addition, each of Dr. D’Aprile’s patients are provided custom aural rehabilitation plans which further their understanding of hearing loss and better helps in the acceptance of amplification devices.
Scott Yerdon, AU.D., CCC-A
Dr. Scott Yerdon graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. He went on to earn a Master of Science (M.S.) in Audiology and a Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Yerdon completed doctoral internships in an audiology practice in northern Virginia and the The River School, a model program serving children with hearing loss in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. He finished his training with his residency at Columbia University Medical Center in 2012.
Before starting at New York Otolaryngology, Dr. Yerdon worked at several neighborhood medical centers throughout Brooklyn and Queens performing diagnostic testing and dispensing hearing aids with adult populations.
Dr. Yerdon’s clinical experience includes performing complete audiological evaluations, hearing aid dispensing and evaluation, and comprehensive aural rehabilitation. Dr. Yerdon is a licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser in the State of New York.
Rachel Marcus, AU.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Dr. Rachel Marcus received her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from The Graduate Center; City University of New York (CUNY) in 2013 and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University in 2004. She completed her residency at The Ear Center of Greensboro in Greensboro, NC. She is a New York State licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser. Dr. Marcus is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA) and currently holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Dr. Marcus has worked as an NYC audiologist in both hospital and private practice settings, performing audiological testing including Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) on patients of all ages. She is also experienced in hearing aid services (evaluations, fittings, and adjustments) for all types of devices: hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA, Ponto, Soundbite), and alternative implantable hearing devices (Maxum™; Esteem®). Dr. Marcus is fluent in Spanish.
Her interests include unilateral hearing loss, congenital conductive hearing losses (microtia and atresia), technologically advanced hearing aids, and assistive listening devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Marc D’Aprile, Sc.D., CCC-A, is the Director of Audiology with a scientific doctorate in audiology from Seton Hall University. He completed residencies at veteran hospitals, worked with a major hearing aid manufacturer, and has served as an Assistant Professor at Columbia University. He holds certifications including CCC-A and is a licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser in New York City.
Dr. D’Aprile specializes in fitting and dispensing state-of-the-art hearing aids, tinnitus management, and custom hearing protection. He also provides personalized aural rehabilitation plans to help patients understand and accept amplification devices, ensuring an evidence-based approach to hearing care.
Dr. Scott Yerdon holds a Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and earned both a Master of Science and a Doctorate in Audiology from Gallaudet University. He completed internships and residency programs in audiology practice and has experience working in Brooklyn and Queens medical centers, providing diagnostic testing and hearing aid services.
Dr. Rachel Marcus earned her Doctorate of Audiology from CUNY and has experience in hospital and private practice settings in NYC. She performs comprehensive audiological testing, including ABR and OAEs, and offers hearing aid services for various advanced devices. Dr. Marcus is certified by ASHA, a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, and is fluent in Spanish.
Yes, all audiologists mentioned—Dr. D’Aprile, Dr. Yerdon, and Dr. Marcus—are licensed audiologists and hearing aid dispensers in the State of New York. They hold certifications such as the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) and fellowships with professional organizations like ASHA and the American Academy of Audiology.
The audiologists use advanced hearing technologies including state-of-the-art hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids like BAHA, Ponto, and Soundbite, as well as alternative implantable devices such as Maxum™ and Esteem®. These technologies ensure comprehensive solutions for various types of hearing loss.
Yes, Dr. Marc D’Aprile specifically focuses on tinnitus management and custom hearing protection. The practice is dedicated to evidence-based care, providing customized plans to support patients in managing tinnitus and protecting their hearing effectively.