Sessions
Branding the Patient Experience in the Medical Model
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Fri
Dr. Pessis is the owner and founder of North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab. He has practiced audiology for more than 40 years, is active at both on the national and state levels, and is a past president of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Pessis is an Audiology representative to the American Medical Association (AMA) responsible for reviewing the valuation of clinical procedures. Nationwide, he is a well-known lecturer on topics relevant to the patients we treat. In addition, he is a requested mentor for doctoral students at programs throughout the country. On three occasions, he has been honored by the American Academy of Audiology with the Distinguished Presidential Award for his contributions to the profession of Audiology and for addressing the needs of patients with hearing and balance disorders. He received the Honors of the Association Award from the American Academy of Audiology, the most prestigious award granted by his colleagues.