Eric Hecker

PhD

Dr. Eric Hecker completed his Bachelor's degree in Biology from Virginia Tech in 1985. He earned his Masters degree in Audiology from the University of Virginia in 1988 and completed his Ph.D. in Audiology at UVA in 1995. The emphasis of his doctoral studies was auditory neurophysiology. He is certified in Audiology by the American Speech and Hearing Association and holds Virginia state licensure for Audiology and hearing aid dispensing.

Dr. Hecker has worked for Dr. Hecker and Associates, Audiology, since 1985 and has been a clinical Audiologist with the practice since 1988. He is currently President of the Corporation with locations in Newport News and Williamsburg, Virginia. His primary areas of specialty include electrophysiological evaluation, auditory rehabilitation with an emphasis on digital hearing aids, and working with industry to establish and maintain Hearing Conservation Programs.

Dr. Hecker is a member of numerous professional organizations including the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia, American Academy of Audiology, Audiological Resource Association and Tidewater Audiological Society. He is also on the medical staff at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA. Current Board positions include Director of Education for the Audigy Group and Board of Directors of Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE).

Dr. Hecker is blessed with 2 children who keep him very busy when he is not in the office and a very supportive wife.