Her philosophy is that rehabilitation of hearing loss goes much further than the fitting of hearing aids. She believes that successful hearing rehabilitation requires medical management, patient education, counseling and the inclusion of significant others and family members in the process. This patient-centered approach to hearing healthcare considers the needs of the patient first and foremost, to build and ensure optimal outcomes.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University, a Master’s in Business Administration from St. Joseph’s University and a Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida. Dr. O’Bell is licensed in audiology by the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. She is board certified in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology, and is a Fellow of the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. Dr. O’Bell is active in the local community with St. Joseph’s Center and Friends of the Poor. She volunteers on medical mission trips to Honduras with the International Medical Assistance Foundation.