Audiologists And Team
Hart Hearing & Balance Centers have been providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art hearing health care with a personal touch for over 40 years. Each one of our five conveniently located offices in Rochester, NY is staffed by a Doctor of Audiology, with extensive experience and training in fitting and dispensing today’s advanced hearing technology.
Hart Hearing & Balance Centers is proud to be a finalist for the Ethie Award, an annual honor given to local businesses and organizations by the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation.
Meet Our Team
dr. peter w. hart
Audiologist
Dr. Pete Hart joined the practice in 2012, seeing patients in Irondequoit, Fairport and Brighton. He completed his undergraduate studies at SUNY Geneseo and received his doctoral degree from the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium - a joint program between The Cleveland Clinic, The University of Akron, and Kent State University. Pete enjoys weekends on the St. Lawrence River and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
DR. SARAH L. HODGSON
Audiologist
Dr. Sarah Hodgson joined the Hart Hearing & Balance team in November 2017. She received her Doctorate in Audiology from James Madison University (JMU), but was born and raised in the Rochester area. She is thrilled to be serving the audiological needs of the Rochester community and particularly enjoys helping to improve patients’ quality of life and communication with loved ones through amplification. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Sarah is a mom to two little girls, Elena and Lilly, who keep her busy and are the lights of her life. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her daughters and husband (especially any outdoor activities), visiting new places, and anything Disney!
Dr. Susan H. Newman
Audiologist
Dr. Newman began her audiology career over 35 years ago, right here at Hart Hearing & Balance Centers, and then spent many years at Monroe 1 BOCES as an educational audiologist. Her Master's in Audiology is from Ohio University, and her Doctorate was obtained from the University of Florida. She provides audiology and hearing aid services from our Brockport office three days per week. Susan enjoys knitting, sewing, walking/hikin,g and reading, and cherishes time with her growing family that includes four wonderful grandchildren.
Dr. Ally M. Centola
Audiologist
Ally re-joined the Hart Hearing & Balance Team in October 2022 and currently sees patients in the Irondequoit and Fairport offices. She completed her undergraduate career at SUNY Plattsburgh and received her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Pittsburgh. In her free time, Ally enjoys spending quality time with her husband and son, going on runs with her German Shorthaired Pointers, Bailey and Demi, and reading.
Dr. Gregory T. Horton
Audiologist
Dr. Horton joined Hart Hearing & Balance in 2025 and is very excited to contribute to the 40+ year tradition of compassionate and evidenced-based hearing health care with Hart Hearing. He received his Doctor of Audiology degree in 2017 from Northwestern University in Chicago, and his Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Nazareth College in 2012. In addition to supporting individuals with hearing loss, hearing aids, tinnitus, and balance disorders, Dr. Horton has received specialized training in hearing conservation for musicians. As a previously touring and current local musician, he understands the unique needs of musicians and those who work around loud noise in the music industry. In addition to providing education and counseling on safe listening strategies, Dr. Horton uses specialized custom hearing protection and in-ear-monitors to help musicians protect their primary instrument, their ears.
Wendy thomas
General Manager
Wendy joined the Hart Hearing & Balance team in January 2016. She oversees the daily operations of all five offices and manages both financial and human resources functions for the practice. Outside of work, Wendy enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. She lives in Irondequoit with her husband, Jim. They have three grown children - Max, Jake, and Maddy and are proud grandparents to their first granddaughter, Aria Nicole, who arrived in August of 2025.
MARY LIVECCHI
Medical Billing Manager
Mary LiVecchi joined HHC in September 2017. Mary will be wearing several hats in her Administrative role with Hart Hearing & Balance. You may see Mary assisting clients at the Titus Avenue location as well as working behind the scenes to support our accounting and billing department. Mary resides in Irondequoit with her husband Marc and two children. Outside of work Mary enjoys reading, yoga, camping and spending time with family and friends.
Cassie Wright
Administrative Coordinator
Cassie joined the team at Hart Hearing & Balance Centers in June 2023. She serves as an Administrative Coordinator at our Greece location. Cassie previously worked in the audiology field while living in Tennessee. She and her husband, Josiah, relocated back to Rochester with their loving and energetic pup, Zoey. They recently welcomed a baby girl in February 2025 and are spending lots of time creating new memories!
Colleen Young
Patient Coordinator
Colleen joined HHC in 2012 as the patient coordinator at our Fairport and Brighton offices. She is very proud of her two beautiful daughters. Colleen lives in Farmington with her husband and their two dogs.
Amanda mascia
Patient Coordinator
Amanda joined the team in April 2018. Amanda splits her time between our Brockport and Brighton offices. She resides in Spencerport with her husband, Darren and three children. Outside of the workday, Amanda enjoys sports and watching her children play soccer, hockey and lacrosse. In her spare time, she also likes to knit and make various crafts.
Claire Bradman
Patient Coordinator
Claire joined the Hart Hearing & Balance team in August 2014 and plays a vital role in keeping our Irondequoit office organized and running smoothly. A proven multitasker, she is committed to supporting her co-workers and ensuring every patient has a positive experience at Hart Hearing & Balance Centers. Outside of work, Claire enjoys yoga, traveling, attending plays, and cherishes quality time with her grandchildren.
Bridget Morriss
Patient Technology Coordinator
Bridget joined the team at Hart Hearing & Balance Centers in September 2018. Her primary role is Hearing Aid Technician, but she wears many hats and supports the office in countless ways. Bridget resides in Irondequoit with her boyfriend and their six cats. In her free time, she loves traveling and camping whenever she can. You can often find her exploring hiking trails or spending time on the water. She also recently achieved an exciting personal milestone - becoming an Adirondack 46er! Around the office, Bridget is also known for her incredible baked goods, which are always a welcome treat for the team.
Kerry Nolan
Patient Coordinator
In October 2022, we welcomed Kerry to the Hart Hearing & Balance team! Kerry wears many hats as our Administrative Coordinator. Kerry's past career was in the classroom as a Home Economics teacher. Kerry lives in Greece with her rescue cats Hazel and Nutmeg. She stays very busy outside of the office designing jewelry, accessories and home décor, volunteering, walking/hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.
Katie qazi
Patient/Administrative Coordinator
Katie joined the Hart Hearing & Balance team in August 2025 as a patient coordinator for our Brighton and Irondequoit offices. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, watching movies and spending time with friends and family. Katie resides in Henrietta with her husband, Jahangir, their two children, Helena and Ben, and cat, Cash.
Dr. stephen t. hart
Founder
Dr. Steve Hart has been practicing audiology and addressing the hearing needs of his patients for over 40 years. He received his masters degree in audiology from SUNY Geneseo and his doctorate in audiology from the University of Florida. In 2007, Dr. Hart was awarded the Distinguished Clinical Achievement Award from the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association. His professional activities include serving two terms as a member of the New York State Licensure Board as well as past leadership positions in regional and state associations.
“After a comprehensive hearing test in one short visit, Hart recommended several options and then I chose my aids – the difference was immediate and remarkable. And most of my friends and acquaintances don’t even notice my hearing aids. They are that small! But they are little giants when it comes to the quality of what I can now hear.”