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Welcome to Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates (GPOA), Pittsburgh’s oldest continuously-operating orthopaedic surgical associates. Our goal is to provide compassionate orthopaedic care to patients of all ages for an extensive variety of conditions...

Hallie Kramer, AuD, CCC-A Dr. Hallie Kramer is a hearing specialist audiologist with AHN Otolaryngology, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and other auditory impairments. She works closely with patients to properly treat and manage hearing loss by performing diagnostic audiology, including comprehensive audiograms, tympanograms, and extended high-frequency audiometric testing for cancer patients, as well as counseling and recommending the proper hearing aid devices. Dr. Kramer received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders, Certificate in Gerontology, and Doctorate in Audiology from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Dr. Kramer is a Pennsylvania Board-Certified Doctor of Audiology and has her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology. She acts with the highest standards in ethics, accountability, and efficiency. Dr. Hallie Kramer sees patients of all ages.

Elizabeth Rinehart, Au.D., CCC-A Dr. Rinehart’s education includes Undergraduate School -- University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School -- Kent State University, Residency: Clinical Externship Year -- Cleveland Clinic, Board: American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Her professional title is Audiologist. Dr. Rinehart holds professional memberships with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) as well as the American Academy of Audiology (AAA). She enjoyed her time in Ohio and even concluded her studies with her externship residency year at the Cleveland Clinic. However, Dr. Rinehart bleeds black and gold as she was born and raised in Pittsburgh, so returning to her hometown after finishing her schooling was very important to her. She has been working for AHN Otolaryngology in the Audiology Division of ENT since September of 2019. Specialties include adult and pediatric comprehensive diagnostic audiometric evaluations, adult hearing aids and hearing assistive devices, and hearing conservation for all ages including hearing protection devices, musician's ear plugs, and swim plugs. Dr. Rinehart truly loves to help people hear and communicate better. When she is not working, Dr. Rinehart enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, and cuddling with her not so little German Shepherd Dog. She speaks English.