Our Staff

Karyn Sokol Flynn, Au.D

Doctor of Audiology

Karyn Flynn grew up in a small town in Western New York (Go Bills!). She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from SUNY Geneseo in 2000 and her Master’s Degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 2002. She received her Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University in 2007. Dr. Flynn has been working at Echo Hearing Systems and Audiology for 22 years and enjoys educating her patients about hearing loss and current technology in hearing aids. Dr. Flynn has been a member of the Academy of Audiology for many years.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, their three children & dog, Molly.

Fellow: American Academy of Audiology

Audiology Degree: Pennsylvania College of Optometry & Audiology, Elkins Park, PA

Masters Degree: The Ohio State University

Bachelor’s Degree: State university of New York at Geneseo

Certifications: Dementia Certified Practitioner

Affiliations: Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Ohio Academy of Audiology, National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

Theresa Sokol Shevetz, Au.D

Doctor of Audiology

Theresa Shevetz has worked as a clinical audiologist for Echo Hearing Systems & Audiology since opening in 2001. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders and Sciences from SUNY Geneseo in 1998 and went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Audiology from The Ohio State University in 2000. She received a Doctorate of Audiology degree from Salus University in 2006. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids.

Fellow: American Academy of Audiology

Audiology Degree: Pennsylvania College of Optometry & Audiology

Masters Degree: The Ohio State University

Bachelor’s Degree: State University of New York at Geneseo

Certifications: Certificate Holder Tinnitus Management, Dementia Certified Practitioner

Affiliations: Academy of Doctors of Audiology, Ohio Academy of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

Emmi Snyder, Au.D

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Emmi Snyder grew up in a small town in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her undergraduate degree in 2020 at Bowling Green State University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Spanish. She completed her graduate degree at Idaho State University in 2024, earning her Doctorate of Audiology. She enjoys all things hearing related and helping improve one’s quality of life.

Dr. Snyder lives in Columbus, OH with her husband and dog Moose. In her free time, she can be found reading a good book.

Affiliation: The Ohio Academy of Audiology

Taylor Verba, Au.D., CH-TM

Dr. Ashley “Taylor” Verba received her bachelor’s degree and Doctorate of Audiology from Ohio University and completed her externship at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. Prior to joining Echo Hearing & Audiology, she worked in ENT, tinnitus, and hospital settings, gaining experience with hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing devices, and tinnitus management.

Dr. Taylor is passionate about educating and counseling patients and their families about hearing loss, hearing technology, and tinnitus. She enjoys helping patients improve their communication and quality of life through better hearing.

Dr. Taylor lives in Columbus with her two children, Great Dane, and cat. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on the Buckeyes and visiting local farmers markets.

Audiology Degree: Ohio University, Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)

Bachelor’s Degree: Ohio University, Bachelor of Health Science

Certifications: Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM); Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Affiliations: American Tinnitus Association; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Patient Reviews

Read what some of our patients have to say about our staff and our office in our Google Reviews!

4.9 out of 5 Stars based on 842 Reviews on Google.

I have seen many hearing professionals and Dr. Teresa is the best! Professional, listened to me, offered good advice, and saved me money! I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Echo Hearing.

Reviewer Profile Photo Paul Herbert, on Google

thoughtful and efficient checking my problem. done

Reviewer Profile Photo Mike Hullinger, on Google

Nice new office staff is great at this office friendly and knowledgeable

Reviewer Profile Photo Allan, on Google

Friendly atmosphere, very informative session with Karen I feel well taken care of from the hearing stand point, will call ntinye to follow up !

Reviewer Profile Photo Maria Capocciama, on Google

Karyn was so thorough explained everything showed me on my phone certain apps talked to me about my hearing aid and was so professional and so caring. My husband made an appointment to be tested for hearing in Nov. Karyn is the best Doctor of Audiology.

Reviewer Profile Photo Mary Martin, on Google

Great place. Dr Finn is very caring and knowledgeable. Service is always fast.

Reviewer Profile Photo Sandie Crawford, on Google

This was my third visit (hearing test, fitted with my hearing aids and follow-up). I am very satisfied with the thoroughness of the doctors there. I highly recommend Echo Hearing Systems & Audiology.

Reviewer Profile Photo Nick Srnec, on Google

Excellent

Reviewer Profile Photo Clement Pyles, on Google

I have been going to Dr Karyn Flynn for years. She is professional, caring and always takes the time to listen and solve any problems i may have. I highly recommend Echo hearing!

Reviewer Profile Photo Elissa Tomba, on Google

When I got to the Audiologist office, it was warm and welcoming. In that moment I knew I was in the right place. Thank you Theresa Sokol Shevetz, Au.D. for your service and looking forward to see you and my new hearing aids.

Reviewer Profile Photo Rico Garay, on Google

Audiologist is very friendly and not pushy. They explain the various hearing aides available from your insurer and allow you to select the choice you want.

Reviewer Profile Photo Greg Gregory, on Google

Very professional and friendly! Great experience!

Reviewer Profile Photo Mark Froehlich, on Google

First I found the new office first try!!! Everyone at echo are wonderful got me in and out!!! New office is beautiful!!! Emmy got me in an hour early and she had me fixed and out the door in minutes!!!!

Reviewer Profile Photo Connie M, on Google

Competent, professional and thorough. What more could you ask?

Reviewer Profile Photo Rtsanders3, on Google

Hearing aid charger quit. I called the next morning, got in late afternoon & left w a working charger 20 minutes later. Thank you, Teresa!

Reviewer Profile Photo Jeanne Jacobs, on Google

I left my hearing aids with them and repairs or replacement is pending

Reviewer Profile Photo westfall don, on Google

Very good experience. Thank you.

Reviewer Profile Photo happyretireeshc, on Google

Outstanding support and exceptional care by Dr. Theresa Sokol Shevetz. Price of visit was awesome. Aids repaired and hearing improved dramatically. She was easy to communicate with and used terms I understood. She suggested audiometeric testing and then adjusted my aids accordingly. When I left her office she walked with...

Reviewer Profile Photo Jack McLaughlin, on Google

As always, I received excellent care. Theresa understands hearing impairment and does everything possible to improve your ability to hear at the optimum level. I highly recommend Echo!

Reviewer Profile Photo Sue Hughes, on Google

My first visit. Theresa was very informative and patient. Would definitely refer anyone to the practice.

Reviewer Profile Photo Rosemary Brammell, on Google