Audiologists in Queens, NY

About Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.

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

Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc. has been a trusted resource for hearing and communication care in Queens and the greater New York City area for more than a century. Based in East Elmhurst, our center is dedicated to supporting individuals and families as they navigate hearing loss and communication challenges at every stage of life.

For over 100 years, Lexington has remained focused on a single purpose: helping people stay connected—to their families, their communities, and their goals. Our work is grounded in a belief that access to high-quality hearing and speech services promotes independence, equity, and overall well-being. This commitment continues to guide everything we do today.

At Lexington, care is personal and enduring. We value long-term relationships built on trust, respect, and compassion—beginning with your first visit and continuing throughout your hearing journey. When you choose Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, you become part of a long-standing legacy devoted to empowerment, support, and meaningful connection.

Meet the Team

Joanne Tzortzatos, Senior Audiologist

Joanne Tzortzatos

Senior Audiologist

Dr. Tzortzatos has provided 13 years of extensive clinical audiology services ranging from children and youth to adults. She has a broad knowledge of hearing aids and the most recent technology associated with them.

Dr. Tzortzatos has proven herself to be a caring professional helping individuals of all ages to hear better. Her knowledge and experience has helped children with hearing loss, and their families, reach their personal and developmental goals. Dr. Tzortzatos provides lectures and workshops for the community in an effort to promote hearing conservation, hearing loss awareness, and options for better hearing.

  • NYS Licensed Audiologist
  • NYS Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
  • Member of American Speech and Hearing Association
  • Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from Still University, Arizona School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Masters of Science in Audiology from Brooklyn College, City University of New York
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Science and Disorders, Queens College, CUNY
Luciana Parisi-Sankovich, Educational Audiologist

Luciana Parisi-Sankovich

Educational Audiologist

Luciana Parisi-Sankovich, Audiologist, has worked in clinical audiology, educational audiology, industrial audiology and Early Intervention. Currently a senior educational audiologist at the Lexington School for the Deaf, New York City.

  • Member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • NYS Licensed Audiologist
  • NYS Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
  • 2001 Clinical Completion for Audiology
  • 2000 Master’s of Arts – Audiology – Saint John’s University
  • 1997 Bachelor’s of Arts-Biology – Saint John’s University
Fernando Chavez, Chief Technical Engineer

Fernando Chavez

Chief Technical Engineer

Fernando Chavez has worked at the Lexington Center since 1986. As chief technical engineer he is responsible for all educational and clinical technology such as FM equipment, hearing aids and audio listening devices such as alarm systems, loop systems, infrared systems, etc.

He provides technical support to the audiology clinic staff and the many audiology patients served.

  • B.S. Technology, NY Institute of Technology
Ana Rodriguez, Office Coordinator

Ana Rodriguez

Office Coordinator