Samuel N. Bittel, Au.D., DFAAA
Owner | Vestibular Program Director
Evaluation and management of patients with disorders of the equilibrium and hearing systems.
Dr. Bittel is a specialist in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders, dizziness, disequilibrium, and vertigo. He is a regularly invited lecturer locally and nationally, is actively involved in research, and well published in the scientific literature. Dr. Bittel is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.
“Dr. Bittel is the most warm and caring health professional I have ever gone to see. He is very thorough and knows his work very well and explains everything wonderfully. Highly recommend!”
— Verified patient review
Education
Doctor of Audiology (Highest Honors), Nova Southeastern University (2004–2008)
BA in Sociology / BS in Psychology / Certificate in Interpersonal Relations, Fort Hays State University (1996–2002)
Board certifications & fellowships
Board Certified in Vestibular Audiology
American Board of Audiology Certified
Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA
Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Audiology
Externship: American Institute of Balance
Professional organizations
American Academy of Audiology
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
American Balance Society
Kansas Speech-Language Hearing Association
Vestibular Disorders Association
Licensure
Kansas Audiology
Missouri Audiology
Publications & lectures
Associate Editor for Audiology Today
Ear and Hearing Journal, peer reviewer
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, peer reviewer
Published on multiple topics including vestibular evaluation/management, general audiology, and business
Over 40 invited national lectures
Taught doctoral vestibular course at KU Med for 13 years
Taught advanced vestibular course for A.T. Still University