Audiologists in Queens, NY

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

At Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc., located in East Elmhurst, we proudly serve individuals and families throughout Queens and the surrounding New York City communities. Our mission is to provide life-long professional services to support all people with hearing loss or communication difficulties in achieving their goals.

With a history stretching back over 100 years, Lexington has remained steadfast in its commitment to helping individuals with hearing loss stay connected to their lives, loved ones, and communities. We are passionate about promoting equity, independence, and well-being for everyone we serve.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients—relationships rooted in personal, compassionate service that begins the moment you walk through our doors and continues well beyond your first appointment. When you come to Lexington, you’re not just receiving care; you’re becoming part of a legacy of support and empowerment.

Meet the Team

John Ioannou

Audiology Director

John Ioannou, is the Audiology Director of the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center and has provided unsurpassed hearing health care services across the New York City area for over 12 years. He has practiced in a number of clinical settings serving various populations including both pediatrics and adults.

His varied career has included working as a clinical director and supervisor to staff audiologists. Throughout his career he has overseen the professional development of numerous clinical fellows of audiology.

Board Certified in Audiology
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
NYS Licensed Audiologist
NYS Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Master’s Degree in Audiology from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 2001

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, 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 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

About Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc.