Robert R. Hinkle leads a team of professionals with over fifty years of collective experience. Established in Harrsionburg in 1982, Harrisonburg & Charlottesville Hearing has grown to include an office in Charlottesville. He fit his first digital hearing aid in 1987 and today he and his associates are recognized as leaders in fitting and fine-tuning high-technology, digitial hearing aids.
Dr. Hinkle is Professor Emeritus of Audiology at James Madison University. He earned his doctoral degree at Purdue University and was recruited to coordinate a new graduate program in audiology at Madison College in 1975. He coordinated the program for over twenty years and retired from full-time teaching in 2004, which his guidance the program achieved several landmarks including a PHD degree. The program is the only Audiology Doctoral Program in Virginia.
Lindsey graduated with her Doctorate in Audiology from James Madison University in 2012. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Longwood University in 2008. Lindsey is originally from Chesapeake Virginia. After graduation from JMU she moved to Wilmington North Carolina to work in a large Ear, Nose and Throat practice in their Audiology/Hearing Aid department. Dr. Richard and her husband moved back to the Charlottesville area in the Fall of 2017 to be closer to family and replace Dr. Conrad in the Charlottesville Office. In her free time Dr. Richard enjoys reading, home renovation projects and hiking with her two Australian Shepherds.
Audrey Conner joined our staff on a full-time basis in June 2010. Originally from Hagerstown, MD, her adult life has been in the Charlottesville area. She has a degree in business management. Audrey enjoys meeting new people especially the acquaintances she has forged with our many patients. She spends her leisure time painting, hiking and volunteering for various charities. Her favorite activity is visiting with her two grandsons, Dakota and Gabriel.
Dr. Hinkle did a very good job explaining his findings. He spent a lot of time explaining the devices and adapting them to my hearing deficiency. I am very satisfied with Dr. Hinkle’s' office services. Nice staff. Very nice medical help. I will remain his patient. Very satisfied.
In the past I advised my sister in law to see Dr. Hinkle. She did and was satisfied. I do not hesitate to recommend Dr. Hinkle's services."
- Dr. Raul Oviedo, M.D., Elkton, VA
I have been very happy their service, cooperation and cheerful attitude. I would highly recommend that a friend go to their office and let Dr. Hinkle and his staff talk them through ALL the steps they should follow. I know they will not be "high pressured" into doing something they don't need. I also would tell them: 'You will like these people.'"
— - Bill Blessing, Charlottesville, VA
I am now on my second set of hearing aids and very pleased with the hearing aids and the support of Dr. Hinkle and his staff. Hearing aids are an experience but well worth the investment if you have a problem. You would be pleased with the services of Dr. Hinkle and his staff."
- Warren French Jr., Woodstock, VA